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The Ithaca Voice
Published September 03Obituary: Benjamin Sherman
October 21, 1940 – July 28, 2026 Benjamin “Ben” Sherman died on the evening of Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Robert Packer hospital of cardiac arrest. He was 85. In […]
The Cortland Voice
Published September 03Man arrested on warrant in Tompkins County; found to be in possession of meth (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 9:16 p.m., the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Slaterville Road in the Town of Caroline. The operator, and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as David E. Beckman (age…
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 02Rural Dryden property developers seek zoning exception for Ringwood Road site
A longtime Dryden property owner met with town planning board members Aug. 27 to discuss plans to expand housing in a rural part of the town. The property, called the […]
City of Ithaca News
Published September 02Sidewalk Repairs - E State St, Seneca Way, & E Seneca Street
8/3- Crews will be working to improve sidewalks on E State St, Seneca Way, & E Seneca St. Please read on for more details and local impacts...
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 01Former Ithaca Mayor John Gutenberger dies at 84
John “Gutie” Gutenberger, the former mayor of Ithaca, died on Aug. 29 at 84. Gutenberger served as mayor for six years, from 1984 to through 1989. Gutenberger’s legacy includes fostering […]
City of Ithaca News
Published September 01Public Notice: City & Plumbing Board Accepting Applications for Plumbers & Installers
City of Ithaca and the Plumbing Board will be accepting applications for Master Plumber, Water and Sewer Installer, & Journeyman Plumber Exams. Please read on for more info...
City of Ithaca News
Published September 01Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor John “Gutie” Gutenberger
The City of Ithaca announces with sadness the passing of former Mayor John “Gutie” Gutenberger, who served from 1984 to 1990.
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 01Four years after unionization, Bangs paramedics get their first contract | Backstory
Sept. 1, 2026 — Four years after unionization, Ith | RSS.com Listen and subscribe to Backstory on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts. In […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published August 31Pressure mounts for Kathy Hochul to sign data center moratorium bill
A crowd gathered near the shore of Cayuga Lake Friday to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would establish sweeping regulations for data centers. In July, Hochul […]
The Cortland Voice
Published August 31Woman charged with DWI after colliding with tree in Dryden (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday (Aug. 27) at 1:24 p.m., the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to Brooktree Lane in the Town of Dryden. It was reported that a white-colored Nissan passenger vehicle had collided with a tree and the operator of…
The Ithaca Voice
Published August 302 dead after Enfield plane crash
A small plane crashed in the Town of Enfield Sunday afternoon, killing both people on board, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement responded to the crash around […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published August 30Weather: Warm, humid, severe weather threat Tuesday-Thursday
Keep an eye on the forecast for the middle of the week, as the threat of severe weather will be elevated Tuesday through Thursday. Damaging winds, hail and even a […]