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2 weeks ago

I-81 pileup sends 8 to hospital near Lafayette

On January 15, slippery road conditions led to a multi-vehicle collision on I-81, just south of exit 73 in Lafayette.

2 weeks ago

Former Big Red soccer coach Jaro Zawislan dies at 55

On January 9, former Cornell Men's Soccer coach Jaro Zawislan passed away.

2 weeks ago

TC3 enrollment up for spring ’26

TC3 President Dr. Amy Kremenek says students are enrolling at a steady rate for the spring semester.

2 weeks ago

By 82% vote, CMC nurses win union election

After two days of voting, a supermajority of nurses at the Cayuga Medical Center have won union representation under the Communications Workers of America.

2 weeks ago

Traffic stop leads to drug charge in Lansing

Tompkins County Sheriff's deputies found 49 folded wax paper tabs containing a white powdery substance in Diana Hayes' car on Jan. 10th.

2 weeks ago

Trial underway for third man charged with Thomas Rath murder

Jonathan Glennon, of Ithaca, faces charges of kidnapping and first and second-degree murder for the May 20, 2023, abduction and killing of Ithaca man Thomas Rath.

2 weeks ago

NYSP: Tioga County man was driving on license suspended over 10 times

On January 12, Jimmy Groats, of Apalachin, was pulled over for an expired registration around 5:30 p.m. in the Town of Union.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca Spencer Gifts location to close Sunday

Spencer Gifts last day in the Shops at Ithaca Mall is reportedly this Sunday, January 18.

2 weeks ago

Five charged with animal cruelty in Summerhill

The Auburn Citizen reports Robert and Adrianne Chambers, Robert Chambers Jr., Michael Chambers, and Rose Bush all face multiple counts of animal cruelty.

2 weeks ago

Services for Homer FD lifetime member Ralph Thornton to be held Saturday

On January 17, calling hours for Ralph Thornton take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donald Barber Funeral Home.

2 weeks ago

Cortland County Sheriff’s Office believes runaway juvenile may be in Ithaca area

Deputies say 16-year-old Autumn Schmidt is white, 5'4" tall, with blue eyes, and has brown hair with red highlights.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca mayor outlines plans to restore public trust

During the Wednesday, Jan. 14 Common Council meeting, Cantelmo discussed "governance and trust" by declaring a commitment to completing outstanding audits in the city.

2 weeks ago

Cortland, Preble receive CDBG housing rehabilitation funding

The City of Cortland has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.

2 weeks ago

Authorities investigating after Lafayette man throws severed deer head at anti-ICE protestors

A Lafayette man in a pickup truck reportedly threw a severed deer head at a group of anti-ICE protestors on January 10 in Lafayette.

2 weeks ago

Tioga County lawmakers honor Community Services Director Lori Morgan ahead of retirement

On January 13, lawmakers formally recognized the career of Community Services Director Lori Morgan at the Tioga County Legislature meeting.

2 weeks ago

Ithaca man accused of spraying person in the face with bear spray

According to New York State Police, Ithaca man Arthur Stewart intentionally used the spray on his neighbor in an apartment building staircase.

2 weeks ago

ICSD fiscal shape ‘strong,’ superintendent says

After some challenging years in the Ithaca City School District, they're going into the 2026-27 budget prep on more solid fiscal ground.

2 weeks ago

FLLT accepts 283 acre donation of conservation easements in Hammondsport

On January 13, the FLLT announced the donation of a 283-acre property off Winding Stair Road in the Keuka Lake watershed in Hammondsport.

2 weeks ago

Tioga Opportunities receives $200k for elderly homeowner repairs

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. has received $200,000 in funding through the NYS Office of Community Renewal’s RESTORE program.

2 weeks ago

One hospitalized after 2-vehicle collision in Genoa

On January 12, Genoa firefighters were called to a collision involving a car and a tractor-trailer on Route 90 around noon.

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