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6 days ago

Ithaca looks to curb speeding on Spencer Road

Part of Spencer Road is closed until Oct. 23 while crews install traffic-calming speed bumps.

6 days ago

Homer PD, DEC release rehabilitated bald eagle

On Oct.19, a juvenile raptor found injured on July 12 was successfully reintroduced to the wild.

1 week ago

Funeral set for lifetime Owego Fire member

Richard Mundt died Oct. 15 at the age of 84.

1 week ago

Tompkins County Legislature to vote on DA office audit

The resolution cites questions raised about how DA investigators handled the Cornell-Jane Doe case in 2024.

1 week ago

Riley bill would end ad-free bait-and-switch from streamers

On Oct. 14, Congressman Riley introduced the Ad-Free Means Ad-Free Act.

1 week ago

Cortland County to auction county-owned building at 49 Grant St.

The auction will be held exclusively online, and bidding runs from Oct. 27 to Nov. 17.

1 week ago

Damage minimized after pipe burst at Dryden school

A 2nd floor pipe burst on Saturday morning, sending water down to the basement.

1 week ago

Ecstasy found during Ithaca arrest, police say

23-year-old Alexander McEver was found with about 10 grams of ecstasy in Ithaca, according to IPD.

1 week ago

Second measles case confirmed in Cayuga County

Health officials continue to urge full MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella.

1 week ago

Dryden Joint Fire District approved, subject to permissive referendum

If ultimately adopted, the Dryden Joint Fire District would begin operating on Feb. 1, 2027.

2 weeks ago

Wanted man faces additional charges in Cortlandville

The defendant is accused of resisting on Oct. 13 when authorities tried to take him into custody on a felony warrant.

2 weeks ago

Owego Police make arrest following recycling center vehicle theft

The arrest stems from the alleged theft of a vehicle at RAZ Recycling.

2 weeks ago

Cortland County to open warming center early, officials say

Cortland County is opening the warming center this weekend because of cold temperatures expected.

2 weeks ago

Cortland Police: Venezuelan man threatened and injured employees at Hometowne Studios

Police say 22-year-old Royker Eduardo Ramirez Urbana threatened several people on Monday.

2 weeks ago

Centro Cortland to hold public hearing on major service changes

On Oct. 28, residents will have the opportunity to present comments or objections to proposed changes.

2 weeks ago

Cortland PD investigating string of thefts from motor vehicles

Police are urging residents to lock their vehicles at night and remove any valuables.

2 weeks ago

Southern Tier trio faces federal drug charges

If convicted, the three defendants face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years.

2 weeks ago

Auburn Police seek assistance in criminal mischief investigation

Police are trying to identify the owner of the pictured truck.

2 weeks ago

MAVAC ambulance damaged while responding to Freetown call

The vehicle was sideswiped by a tractor on McGraw-Marathon Rd., officials said.

2 weeks ago

Tompkins County still measles-free despite statewide increase

On Oct. 13, the NYS Department of Health released the latest data for confirmed measles cases.

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