Local
16 hours ago
Ithaca stabbing victim in stable condition
IPD is investigating a stabbing on Elmira Rd.
16 hours ago
Heat advisory issued for Ithaca area
The Southern Tier will be under a heat advisory Thursday afternoon.
17 hours ago
What’s next for MAVAC? Other grants being explored, chief says
MAVAC is now assessing their options to build a new EMS facility in Marathon.
17 hours ago
New ReUse MegaCenter to open Monday in new location
The ReUse Megacenter, which will be much larger in size, is scheduled to open on Monday, June 15.
17 hours ago
Peck Memorial Library receives $1 million for Opera Hall renovation
On June 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Peck Memorial Library in Marathon has received a $1 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Capital Projects program.
1 day ago
Lotto winners announced in Groton
On June 9, the New York Lottery announced that Kim and Gary Van Benschoten matched all six numbers in a drawing on May 2.
2 days ago
Rabid bat found near Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca
Health officials say a bat found along the Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Ithaca on June 4 tested positive for rabies at the New York State Rabies Laboratory.
2 days ago
One arrest during Operation Hard Hat in Homer
Operation Hard Hat was set up Tuesday, June 9 on I-81 northbound near the Homer exit, where crews were making road repairs.
2 days ago
Deputies find missing Lansing man
64-year-old Roger Jagoda has been safely located by the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office.
2 days ago
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network to host online info session about lake health
On June 10, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network will host a free online conference on aquatic invasive species and local efforts to protect the lake.
2 days ago
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office to stop accepting unused medications
Beginning June 23, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office will no longer accept unused or unwanted medications.
2 days ago
Mayor notes continued violations in Asteri Ithaca walkthrough
Mayor Robert Cantelmo recently toured the building after noticing that a main door near Cinemapolis was not secured, an issue that has plagued the complex since its earliest days.
2 days ago
Tompkins County launches interactive road work map
The new map consolidates when and where road work projects are happening in the county throughout the calendar year into a single source.
2 days ago
Lawmakers authorize creation of Deputy Chief position in Ithaca Fire Bureau
On June 3, Common Council members authorized the creation of a Deputy Chief position to serve as Fire Marshal and Emergency Manager during its regular voting meeting.
2 days ago
TC3 faculty, staff honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
On June 5, three professors and three administrative professionals received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award.
3 days ago
Ithaca woman arrested for failure to appear on grand larceny charge
On June 4, Alina Gleockler was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for failing to appear on a charge of grand larceny.
3 days ago
Southern Tier residents convicted in federal drug trafficking investigation
On June 8, the United States Attorney's Office of the Northern District of New York announced recent convictions of 11 people in a drug trafficking ring.
3 days ago
Cayuga County approves new facility for government offices
On June 4, the Cayuga County Legislature approved an agreement for long-term operations at the Garden Street facility in Auburn.
3 days ago
Marathon CSD eliminates 29 positions
29 staff reductions were made official at the final Marathon Board of Education meeting for the 2025-26 school year.
3 days ago
Ithaca man charged after traffic stop
Deshawn Simmons was arrested after a records check during a traffic stop, not possessing a valid driver's license and failing to answer to various tickets.
