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2 weeks ago

Dryden Town Board bans data centers

The town board agreed to change the zoning code, which adds definitions of data centers and crypto currency data mines.

2 weeks ago

Local leaders receive NYS Senate Commendation Awards

On February 19, Webb presented State Senate Commendation Awards to Gladys Brangman, Baruch Whitehead, and Bernice Cooper.

2 weeks ago

Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana baby food recalled for health risks

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A baby food product is being recalled. According to the FDA, 2-packs of Tippy Toes Apple…

2 weeks ago

Cortland County SPCA investigating ongoing thefts

On February 15, the can and bottle drive bins at the shelter were emptied, which is causing serious funding concerns and has become an ongoing issue.

2 weeks ago

Guilday, two other Big Red alumnae medal in Milan

Class of ’25 graduate Rory Guilday, the first Cornell alum to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, takes home gold.

2 weeks ago

New electric car service being launched by TCAT

A pilot program called eRide Ithaca is part of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project, which is backed by state funding.

2 weeks ago

Tioga man accused of stealing $9k in merchandise from truck stop

33-year-old Derak Heyman allegedly stole over $9k from the Onvo Truck Stop in Nichols.

2 weeks ago

Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva

The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.

2 weeks ago

Inmate death at Cayuga County Jail under investigation

On February 5, Andre Denman was found unresponsive in his cell just before 4 a.m. during a routine check.

2 weeks ago

Traffic stop leads to multiple charges in Cortlandville

On February 13, Mathew Stone, of Sempronius, was pulled over on Route 11 in Cortlandville for allegedly failing to use a turning signal.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca man awaits extradition to Florida after arrest

On Feb, 18, Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Probation Department on W. State St. in Ithaca around 2:15 p.m. for a man who is wanted in Florida.

2 weeks ago

Owego Tractor Supply shooting for summer opening amid water issues

According to town officials, Tractor Supply, located on State Route 434, has seen multiple delays due to a lack of a reliable water connection.

2 weeks ago

Cortland County committee OKs top job search

The Finance and Administration Committee agreed Tues., Feb. 17 to hire Pracademic Partners out of Livingston County to help search for a new deputy county administrator.

2 weeks ago

Dryden group has plans for former church

Dryden Center for Community Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says the purchase of the United Methodist Church is complete, and the building will be repurposed. 

2 weeks ago

Homer man dies after town of Scott crash

Authorities say 86-year-old Ward Dukelow passed away from injuries suffered in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Rt. 41.

2 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland men’s basketball winning streak extends to 12 games

Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, and TC3 Panthers with the WHCU Sports Report.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County Legislature passes property tax exemption for older residents

Property taxes are being lowered for some older residents in Tompkins County. 

2 weeks ago

Cortland Community Center to host defensive driving course Saturday

On February 21, the Cortland Community Center is hosting a 6-hour defensive driving course.

2 weeks ago

Donation will help secure 3D Mammography at Owego Guthrie Clinic

On Feb. 12, Jeff and Paula Gural and the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation donated $50,000 to Guthrie’s Route 38 clinic.

3 weeks ago

Deputy clerk running for Tompkins County Clerk

Tompkins County Deputy Clerk Rachel Graham is running to replace Tompkins County Clerk Maureen Reynolds, who is retiring.

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