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Groton Man Leads Police on Vehicle and Foot Pursuit, Charged with Multiple Felonies
On the morning of Wednesday, July 10, Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police officers led a police chase and foot pursuit that resulted in a wanted man being arrested and charged with numerous felonies. At around 8:34 a.m., Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police witnessed a wanted man, identified as...
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in New York Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 4:52 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Seneca, Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:51 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County to Support Cortland YMCA
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announced Friday that they are set to enter into a partnership with the Cortland County Family YMCA. The Cortland County Family YMCA looks to gain additional staff support and expertise without losing the individuality they’ve had for over 150 years. The Ithaca YMCA will provide assistance with grant, philanthropy, and membership growth opportunities.
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, July 6-July 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Tompkins County reported from July 6 to July 12. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,949-square-foot home on Kimberly Drive in Dryden that sold for $370,000. Caroline.
Tompkins County home listings asked for less money in June. See the current median price
The median home in Tompkins County listed for $420,000 in June, down 10.4% from the previous month's $468,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price stayed the same as $420,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for...
Cortland Weather Outlook: Tuesday, July 16
FUNFLICKS BRINGS THE DRIVE-IN TO YOU. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!. Your Cortland County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024:. Thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon as a cold front approaches the region. It will be warm and muggy again today with temperatures steadily rising through the morning and into...
Quick Response Stops Structure Fire From Spreading – No Injuries Reported
Around 7:30pm on Monday, July 15th, Cortland County 9-1-1 Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at 5691 Route 281 in the Town of Homer due to a lightning strike. Fire Departments from Homer, Preble, and Cortlandville were dispatched to the scene. Responding firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from...
Annual Pride Festival held in Cortland (video included)
The annual Cortland Community Pride Festival was held on Saturday at courthouse park. The event included vendors, a couple of drag shows, various guest speakers and more. This was only the second annual Cortland Pride Festival, as the first-ever Pride Festival in Cortland was held in 2023.
County Sheriff: Man arrested for DWI in Cortlandville
A man was arrested over the weekend for driving while intoxicated, according to a report. The Cortland County Sheriff’s Report stated that officers made a traffic stop on Saunders Road in Cortlandville. According to the report, officers determined that Matthew G. Tebbe, 26, of the Town of Marathon, was driving his vehicle “in an intoxicated condition.”
Cortland man charged after police say they witnessed drug sale
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – A man is in custody after authorities in Cortland say they saw him selling drugs. Cortland Police were investigating Thursday, July 11 near the Speedway gas station on Port Watson Street when they allegedly witnessed Christian Rogers make a narcotic sale. The 32-year-old had fentanyl, cocaine, meth, packaging material, and cash in his possession, according to Cortland PD.
Cayuga Heights loses public works director to Cortland
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, NY (CortacaToday) — Cayuga Heights is losing a key member of its Department of Public Works. Village Mayor Linda Woodard says DPW Director Mike Wiese is heading to Cortland to become the superintendent of public works. She calls the departure a “tremendous loss.”. “It hurts,” Woodard...
Hudson fragrance business expands to Ithaca's West Green Street
After years of vacationing together in Ithaca to bridge the gap between New York City and Canada, and the success of their Hudson storefront opened in 2020, life and business partners Ricky Tiscareno and Dennis Green opened Poured Candle Bar in Ithaca earlier this month. The home decor shop and candle bar at the end of Ithaca’s Press Bay Alley has since filled the air with the scents of rosemary, leather and sandalwood, among over 50 scents...
Ithaca woman injured in Brooktondale scooter accident
BROOKTONDALE, NY (CortacaToday) — State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a scooter. Troopers say Marissa McKown was riding a scooter Sunday evening on North Lounsberry Road in Brooktondale when, for reasons unknown, she went off the road and struck a ditch. The 44-year-old Ithaca woman is reportedly...
Cortland launches police chief search
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland is now searching for a new police chief. Mayor Scott Steve says the city is looking for candidates both inside and outside the Cortland Police Department. Paul Sandy recently announced he’s retiring at the end of this month. Steve says he’ll be missed....
No Foodnet Meals on Wheels delivery this Friday, the agency says
Foodnet Meals on Wheels, an Ithaca-based non-profit organization that delivers nutritious meals to area residents who need them, says they’ll be closed on Friday due to driveway paving, and there will be no general meal delivery this Friday, July 19th. Existing clients who’d like to have a frozen meal...
Health center to begin charging copays for student visits
An email sent June 13 announced that mental and sexual health visits provided by the Ithaca College Hammond Health Center will no longer remain free. Previously, mental and sexual health visits at Hammond were based on a no-charge visit model. Now, students will be charged a copay for each visit.
Ithaca woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man
An Ithaca woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed a male victim on Thursday afternoon. Ithaca Police arrested 24-year-old Jessica Leigh Anderson for assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, and burglary in the first degree, a Class B felony, as well as a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a weapon.
Finger Lakes Land Trust continues regional expansion in Ontario County
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) -The Ithaca-based Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) continues to protect regional lands. The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired 38 acres in Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County. It will be added to the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve near the southern end of Honeoye Lake. The Land Trust now has 428 acres of conserved lands near the lake to help maintain water quality and animal habitats.
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