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3 weeks ago

History Center in Tompkins County seeks candidates for Board of Trustees

The History Center in Tompkins County is looking to fill vacancies on its Board of Trustees with applications due by Dec. 1st, 2025.

3 weeks ago

Missing Cortlandville man located safe

State Police say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has been located in the Cortland area.

3 weeks ago

Hammerstone School wins NYS Senate Empire Award

On November 19, Senator Lea Webb presented the Hammerstone School with the NYS Senate Empire Award.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca favorites The Watershed, The Downstairs to close in December

On November 21, Ashley Cake, who owns both The Watershed and The Downstairs, announced that both businesses will shut down permanently next month.

3 weeks ago

NYSP searching for missing Cortlandville man

Troopers say 41-year-old Brian Middleton has not been seen or heard from since around midnight on November 20.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County to continue rapid response EMS program

Tompkins County is paying for an EMS program after grant funding runs out next month.

3 weeks ago

Corning man busted for burglary at Taco Bell

Police in Bath say Dequantae Fisher entered the Taco Bell on West Morris Street and stole about $3,000 from a safe in August.

3 weeks ago

Enfield residents raise $20K for food pantry

A fundraiser was recently held to help close a $30,000 shortfall at Enfield's food pantry.

3 weeks ago

North entrance at Roy H. Park Preserve reopens after improvement work

Improvements to the boardwalk and trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Dryden are complete and the north entrance is once again open for public use.

3 weeks ago

TCPL announces director finalists, presentations set for December

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced finalists for the director position after a national search.

4 weeks ago

Lansing Town Board votes unanimously to withdraw proposed moratorium on development

On November 19, after several months of public debate, the Lansing Town Board voted 4-o on a resolution to withdraw the proposed 1-year moratorium.

4 weeks ago

Tickets on sale for 67th Cortaca Jug at Yankees Stadium

Get tickets for the 67th Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Ticketmaster starting today.

4 weeks ago

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

4 weeks ago

Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder

20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.

4 weeks ago

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

4 weeks ago

GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday

GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.

4 weeks ago

Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday

On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.

4 weeks ago

Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve

The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies

Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.

4 weeks ago

Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15

If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.

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2 days ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."