Local » Page 5
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
Ithaca College may settle COVID-19 related lawsuit
Ithaca College may settle on a class action lawsuit filed by a student after they switched to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Cortlandville man accused of strangling, cutting victim in domestic dispute
The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says 57-year-old James Plaches strangled and cut someone with a knife during an altercation.
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
YMCA to host “Pop-Up and Play” event in Ithaca on August 22
On Friday, August 22, the YMCA will host a free family event at the YMCA of Ithaca from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
2 weeks ago
Ithaca man receives 25 to life for wife’s murder
On August 19, 44-year-old Ahmed Abed was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for second-degree murder.
3 weeks ago
1 injured in Schuyler County car-livestock truck crash
A crash between a four-door sedan and a livestock truck on August 18th in Hector has left one injured.
3 weeks ago
Riley visits Middle East, makes plea for more aid to civilians
Congressman Josh Riley traveled to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza border last weekend for a closer look at the ongoing conflict.
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
Authorities recover, ID missing kayaker from Cayuga Lake
35-year-old John Choi of Flushing was found in 70 feet of water on Cayuga Lake after his kayak capsized on August 17th.
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
Cortland’s school district splits cell phone rule for high school, junior high
The Cortland Enlarged City School District is taking a layered approach to implementing a state-mandated smartphone ban.
3 weeks ago
Thefts from parked vehicles rising in Ithaca, IPD says
The Ithaca Police Department is reporting rising incidents of thefts from parked vehicles.
