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Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/12

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 1/12

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

Wells College trustees’ OK sale agreement with Hiawatha Institute: On January 8, the Board of Trustees announced that the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge was the high bidder for the campus in Aurora. Get the full story HERE.

Former Cornell basketball coach Bill Courtney dies at 55: On January 13, Temple University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passed away unexpectedly. Courtney led the Big Red men’s team from 2010 to 2016. Get the full story HERE.

Arrests made in large police operation on Ithaca’s West End: Multiple people were taken into custody after the execution of multiple search warrants in Ithaca. On January 9, the Ithaca Police Department conducted a coordinated operation at Arthaus, which IPD initially referred to as narcotics-related. Get the full story HERE.

DEC says 3 pleaded guilty to illegal killing of deer in Richford: Officers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says a trio shot an 11-point buck standing in their vehicle’s spotlight on Nov. 7 in the Tioga County town of Richford. Get the full story HERE.

Groton to receive $675k grant for housing rehabilitation: On January 9, Governor Hochul announced that the village has received $675,000 to help low to moderate-income households with rehabilitation costs. Get the full story HERE.

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