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3 weeks ago
Residents urged to keep pets indoors after poisoned cat food found in Dryden mobile home park
40 opened cans of wet cat food believed to be intentionally laced with rat poison were found in Dryden on June 27th.
3 weeks ago
Cushions caught fire in Cortland lodge room
The Virgil Fire Department was called just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 27 to the Hope Lake Lodge after a fire alarm went off.
3 weeks ago
Authorities seize 21 pounds of meth, multiple ghost guns in Johnson City
On June 4th, authorities from multiple agencies executed several search warrants, including at a "warehouse-style" building in Johnson City, where they allegedly found a large quantity of drugs and illegal weapons.
3 weeks ago
Protagonist Books & Coffee wins NYS Senate Empire Award
On June 24, Protagonist Books and Coffee received the New York State Senate Empire Award.
3 weeks ago
Southern Tier, Cortland County to receiving funding for road safety improvements
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $43 million in grants as part of the DOT’s Safe System initiative.
4 weeks ago
State Sen. Webb issues statement on recent threat and arrest
On June 23, State Police arrested 49-year-old James Crosby and charged him with making a terroristic threat following a Facebook comment targeting Webb in which he said, “I’d be proud to hang her from a tree” on a Juneteenth-related post.
4 weeks ago
No injuries in Preble trailer fire
The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says a cause of Friday's fire at a Preble trailer park is unknown.
4 weeks ago
IPD charge PA man with firearm felony after gun discovery
Ithaca Police say the arrest was made on Wednesday, June 24 after a gun was recovered from a vehicle by officers.
4 weeks ago
Tompkins County voting sticker contest returns for 2026 election
Local students were invited to create original “I Voted” and “Future Voter” artwork ahead of the November 2026 election.
4 weeks ago
Ithaca site, others to receive federal cleanup money
On June 24, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that $1.5 million is headed to the Southern Tier to support cleaning efforts at contaminated sites.
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4 weeks ago
Harmful algal blooms confirmed on Cayuga Lake
According to the Cayuga County Health Department, two harmful algal blooms (HABs) were confirmed on the northeastern section of Cayuga Lake this week.
4 weeks ago
Route changes coming to Centro Cortland
Effective Monday, Cortland Route 1 will be extended past Riverside Plaza to Parkwood Drive, Colony Drive, and Morningside Drive.
4 weeks ago
NYSEG begins improvement work on Ithaca substation
The utility company is upgrading the Fourth Street Substation in the city with a modern control building, new transformers, and switching equipment.
4 weeks ago
Waverly man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of child
ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Waverly man will spend time in federal prison. On June 17, Tristin Kovacs pled guilty…
4 weeks ago
Chenango County man accused of rape in Cortland County
41-year-old Pablo Rodriguez is accused of rape and violating an order of protection June 24 in Cuyler.
4 weeks ago
Tompkins County sees lower EMS response times, official says
Tompkins County EMS Program Manager Joe Milliman says wait times are now 1-2 minutes.
4 weeks ago
Wells College sale to Hiawatha Institute terminated
The planned sale of the Aurora campus to the Hiawatha Institute has been terminated after the group failed to close on the property and did not meet the terms of the purchase agreement.
4 weeks ago
Watkins Glen raising money to honor late mayor
The nonprofit group Watkins Glen Promotions is accepting donations toward the installation of a Memorial at Clute Park.
4 weeks ago
Binghamton man arrested for hate crime facing additional gun charges
State Troopers found two firearms, a large capacity magazine, and a silencer in James Crosby's possession, which he is prohibited from having due to a previous felony conviction.
4 weeks ago
Cincinnatus school district names new secondary principal
Caitlin Wasielewski starts July 1 in the Cincinnatus Central School District.
