(CortacaToday) — Here’s a look back at the top stories in Cortland and Tompkins Counties from this week:
Missing Cortland man found safe: A Cortland family breathes a sigh of relief today after a scary situation over the weekend. On Saturday, a missing vulnerable adult alert was issued for 83-year-old Theodore Testa, who police said may be in need of medical attention due to his dementia. Read the full story here.
Strike at Cornell ends after 15 days: UAW Local 2300 members approved a new contract on Monday, ending a strike that lasted slightly over two weeks. Pay for about 1,200 employees will increase by between 21 and 25 percent in a deal that stretches over four years. Read the full story here.
Homer, IC grad Sean Ferrito searches for a living donor liver transplant: Sean Ferrito, graduate of Homer High School and Ithaca College, is looking for a living donor liver transplant as a result of having a rare blood disorder. Read the full story here.
Renaming Lansing bridge after escaped slave ‘befitting,’ Webb says: The renaming of a Lansing bridge is welcome news to a state lawmaker. The State Route 34B bridge over Salmon Creek is being named after Peter Wheeler, who escaped from slavery in the early 1800s. Read the full story here.
Cortland County DA gains new prosecutor: Cortland County has a new prosecutor. District Attorney Patrick Perfetti says Maura MacNeil is joining as an associate assistant DA. MacNeil, who’s a Homer native, passed the New York State Bar exam in July. Read the full story here.
