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1 week ago

IPD seeks to identify suspects in alleged arson

On the night of October 19, according to Ithaca Police, a group of people were involved in an alleged arson near the Stewart Ave bridge and Fall Creek gorge.

1 week ago

Bath woman left dog to die, police say

Police say 30-year-old Kassidy Hall moved out of an apartment on Howell Street but left a dog behind without food or water.

1 week ago

Ithaca man charged in E. State St. burglary

47-year-old Michael Jones Jr. is charged with burglary after breaking into a business on East State Street.

1 week ago

Dryden teachers’ union approves 3-year contract

Dryden Faculty Association members ratified a 3-year contract earlier this month.

1 week ago

Gillibrand secures $811k for OACSD renovation

On November 14, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $811,000 in funding is headed to the Owego Apalachin Central School District (OACSD).

1 week ago

TCPL to host immigration discussion Thursday

On November 20, TCPL will host a discussion about the history of immigration and why it has become so polarizing.

1 week ago

Steuben County to be featured on ‘Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid’ TV doc series

Steuben County will be featured in the informative documentary TV series “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.”

1 week ago

NYS DOT to inspect bridges near Cornell this week

On November 17, State DOT engineers will begin inspecting several area bridges.

1 week ago

Lansing collecting input on potential townwide trail system

Lansing is exploring the development of a townwide trail system and wants to hear from you.

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts man charged with burglary in Dryden

Jared Howson, 34, is accused of forcing his way into a business on North Street in the Village of Dryden and attacking two employees.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Search for alleged suspect in theft at Cortlandville Walmart cancelled

According to deputies, a woman stole a cart full of items from the Cortlandville Walmart around 9 p.m. on November 12.

2 weeks ago

Brown hopes for better retention levels in proposed ICSD teacher contract

ICSD Superintendent Luvelle Brown is hoping the tentative contract reached on October 30th will help with teacher retention rates.

2 weeks ago

Free Saturday parking in downtown Ithaca to end in January

Starting in January, free parking in downtown Ithaca will end. 

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County launches search for historian

On November 12, 0fficials announced the start of the formal search process for a Tompkins County Historian.

2 weeks ago

Webb delivers $50k to Southern Tier Veterans Support Group

On November 12, State Senator Lea Webb delivered $50,000 in funding to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG).

2 weeks ago

Villagio Italian Market and Bistro to celebrate grand opening in Owego

The Villagio Italian Market and Bistro in Owego is celebrating its grand opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

2 weeks ago

Lansing seeks to fill vacancies on planning board, zoning board of appeals, conservation advisory council

The Town of Lansing is accepting applications for vacancies on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Conservation Advisory Council.

2 weeks ago

No public hearing on proposed moratorium next week in Lansing

There will be no public hearing on a proposed development moratorium at next week’s Town Board meeting in Lansing.

2 weeks ago

In 9-1 vote, Common Council approves Ithaca budget

The $111 million Ithaca budget for 2026 was approved Wednesday in a vote of 9-1.

2 weeks ago

Seneca Lake’s first winery sold

Glenora Wine Cellars recently sold to FLX Family Winery LLC, a sister company to Lilly Brothers Brewing and Lilly Broadcasting - the parent company of WENY-TV.

Recent Headlines

3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

6 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.