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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/5

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/5

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(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

Two arrested in Ithaca after Flock Alert flags stolen vehicle: On December 31, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office received an alert that a vehicle reported stolen in Broome County was spotted in Ithaca near Green and Cayuga Street. Deputies located the vehicle on Ithaca Road and initiated a traffic stop. Both the driver and passenger were arrested after Broome County authorities confirmed the vehicle was stolen. Get the full story HERE.

Fatal crash under investigation in Richford: Deputies were called Saturday, Jan. 3 around 1:30 p.m. to Route 79 in Richford for a two-vehicle crash. The driver of the first vehicle was taken to Wilson Hospital and later transferred to SUNY Upstate Medical Center. The operator of the second vehicle succumbed to injuries sustained in the wreck, and a passenger was transported to Wilson Hospital. Get the full story HERE.

Cortland man charged in alleged stabbing: One person is recovering, and another is facing charges after an alleged stabbing in Cortland. On January 4, Cortland Police arrested 33-year-old Dillin Wilcox and charged him with felony assault, felony criminal possession of a weapon, and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Get the full story HERE.

Museum of the Earth spared from foreclosure: A mortgage crunch at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca is over. Dr. Warren Allmon, who is director of the Paleontological Research Institute, tells 607 News Now it was a storm in the making in the last couple of years, with the sudden loss of a major financial backer. Get the full story HERE.

No injuries after small fire, evacuation at Dryden school: Everyone is safe after a fire at Dryden Middle/High School (MS/HS). On January 7, the entire MS/HS student body was bused to TC3 after a fire in a bathroom trash can. The Dryden Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze, which was limited to a small area in the bathroom. Get the full story HERE.

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