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Obituary: Sean Burns
Sean Patrick Burns passed on July 5th, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Marilynn, his beloved brother Ric and his best dog Tash. He is survived by his brothers Tom and Tim, his sisters Norma Jean and Kelly and his brother-in-law John Van Order, his nephews Rick, Josh, Sean Dylan and David, and his nieces Erica and Gabrielle.
Police find missing elderly man safe after day-long search around Taughannock Falls
ITHACA, N.Y. — New York State Police have found a 92-year-old man who was missing since at least Wednesday. State Police Public Information Officer Aga Tinker confirmed to The Ithaca Voice that the man was found alive Thursday afternoon after a lengthy search. The man, named Eckhart Lindemann, was...
Tompkins County Board of Elections announces Voting Sticker Contest winners
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ahead of the contentious 2024 election season, Tompkins County residents can get excited not only to participate in civic engagement but to receive hand-drawn stickers, courtesy of two local students. Ahava Sapp, a second-grade student at Belle Sherman Elementary School, and Ruby LeCroy, a sixth-grade student...
The workforce woes plaguing the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The City of Ithaca has struggled to recruit and retain employees to run the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, where workers are paid tens of thousands of dollars below what would be considered a competitive salary. As a result, the city has become increasingly dependent on a private company to manage and partially staff the plant.
Heat advisory in effect until Tuesday night as temperatures near 100
ITHACA, N.Y. — A heat advisory has been put into effect from noon on Tuesday until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, with temperatures entering the mid-90s and heat index values reaching 100 degrees. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, warns that “hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Council will debate ranked-choice voting, open primary reforms before potential referendum
ITHACA, N.Y. — Local advocates submitted a petition to Ithaca’s City Clerk Wednesday that may lead to a pair of election reforms being put to a citywide referendum in November. Pat Sewell and Tom Clavel are part of a group trying to introduce ranked-choice voting and open primaries...
New businesses to add dining options in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new restaurant and a deli opening soon are expanding the food options available in downtown Ithaca. The Lotus opened in May on North Aurora Street adjacent to the Commons. The restaurant fills the space that used to be Viva Taqueria which had been vacant since Viva moved across the street in the spring of last year. The Ithaca Deli will open in the old Starbucks location on East Seneca Street.
Fireworks, festivities and more: A guide to Fourth of July celebrations in the area
ITHACA N.Y. — Fireworks shows and celebrations with food, live music and more are planned for the week and weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around Tompkins County. Thursday, July 4. The Fourth of July will likely be...
Two Ithaca supportive housing projects receive $12.7 million from state
ITHACA, N.Y. — New York State has awarded two Ithaca supportive housing projects with $12.7 million total, part of a slew of funding announced last week for permanent supportive housing projects in the state. Leaders of both local projects that were awarded, The Stately Apartments and The Meadows at...
In-house lab services to open in Cayuga Health facility at Ithaca Mall
ITHACA, N.Y. — Patients will be able to have lab work done at Cayuga Health’s facility at the Ithaca Mall beginning on July 8. The facility, located at 40 Catherwood Road, opened in March of this year. Its size, slightly larger than a football field, allowed Cayuga Health to consolidate its primary care, cardiology and rheumatology services into one building for ease of access.
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