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2 weeks ago

DEC approves 5-year permit for Cargill Salt Mine

A five-year renewal on Cargill's Cayuga Salt Mine permit will allow Cargill to continue flooding an abandoned area beneath Cayuga Lake.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County dispatcher named Telecommunicator of the Year by Atlantic region peers

Department of Emergency Response (DoER) dispatcher Patrick Harris has been named Telecommunicator of the Year.

2 weeks ago

IC eliminates VP of Marketing Communications position in cost-cutting move

Ithaca College will eliminate the position of Vice President for Marketing Communications later this month.

2 weeks ago

Crews rescue hiker from State Forest trail in Lapeer

On August 19, multiple agencies responded to a report of a man who fell while hiking with his wife around 11:30 a.m. in Lapeer.

2 weeks ago

Crews tackle brush fire in Newfield

On April 19, members of the Newfield Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire "with a large amount of smoke in the area."

2 weeks ago

Fall service schedule in effect at TCAT

With student move-in underway at all local colleges, the TCAT seasonal route schedule is in effect.

2 weeks ago

Construction to shutter part of road at Cornell through Summer 2026

Beginning today, Hoy Road is closed to all traffic between Campus Road and the Duffield loading dock entrance.

3 weeks ago

Werner recalls two ladders sold nationwide for fall hazard

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, two models of the Werner Multi-Max Pro series have faulty locking mechanisms.

3 weeks ago

Open slots remain for rabies clinic Thursday in Richford

On April 21st, you can get rabies shots for your dog, cat, or ferret in Richford.

3 weeks ago

Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ among 6,000 new words

What the skibidi is happening to the English language? "Skibidi," pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, is one of the slang terms popularized by social media that are among more than 6,000 additions this year to the Cambridge Dictionary.

3 weeks ago

Final week of 4H summer camp cancelled after fire in McGraw

On August 16th, a blaze broke out in the Arts and Crafts building at Camp Owahta in McGraw.

3 weeks ago

Crews search for missing person on Cayuga Lake, one rescued

One person is still missing after a canoe capsized on Cayuga Lake on August 17th around 1:30 a.m.

3 weeks ago

State launches searchable database for public school bell-to-bell smartphone ban policies

On August 14, Governor Hochul launched a website that provides access to each school’s policy on smartphone bans.

3 weeks ago

CFWO annual grant cycle open in Tompkins County

The City Federation of Women’s Organizations' (CFWO) annual grant cycle is open with applications due by Friday, September 26th.

3 weeks ago

Webb to host office hours Monday afternoon in Ithaca

State Senator Lea Webb is set to host her Community Office Hours and Immunization Awareness Event this afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Richford receives state funding for Rawley Park work

On August 14th, Governor Hochul announced that the Town of Richford will receive $27,000 to replace the roof of the large pavilion at Rawley Park.

3 weeks ago

Mexican/Italian specialty grocery store opens in Homer

On August 14th, Milagros Authentic Market hosted the Cortland Chamber and celebrated its grand opening.

3 weeks ago

ITH, United Airlines to launch 3rd direct flight to D.C. in October

United Airlines is launching a third daily flight to the nation’s capital this October, providing morning, afternoon, and evening travel opportunities for passengers.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca Fire Department Kids Day set for Saturday at Stewart Park

On August 16, the Ithaca Professional Firefighters Association will host its 32nd Annual Kids’ Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stewart Park.

3 weeks ago

Coffee sold at Dollar General recalled for potential glass contamination

According to the FDA, several lots of 8 oz. Clover Valley Instant Coffee could potentially contain glass in the coffee grounds.

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