Category: Groton

The Village of Groton failed to competitively procure $135,900 in goods and services added during construction of its new municipal building and fire station, according to a state audit that found six change … more: State audit finds Groton failed to seek competition on $135,900 in municipal building change orders

Groton soccer standout Devyn Blasz will continue her playing career at St. John Fisher University after helping lead the Red Hawks to a sectional title. Groton won its first Section IV girls … more: Groton standout heads to St. John Fisher

Groton standout Ross Bush will continue his running career at SUNY Geneseo. Bush leaves Groton with 18 school records, eight state appearances and two … more: Groton runner heading to Geneseo

Groton High School's Class of 2026 graduated during the school's 149th commencement ceremony. The 45 seniors received diplomas June … more: Groton high school graduates 45 seniors in 2026

Groton High School's production of the musical "Oliver" turned its stage work into regional recognition, according to Tompkins Weekly. The Drama Club won the Theatre as Education award at the Cortland Repertory Theater's … more: Groton drama club earns awards

Seventeen Groton seniors already hold college degrees weeks before receiving their high school diplomas, according to Tompkins Weekly. The students earned associate degrees from Tompkins Cortland Community College through Groton's Early College High … more: 17 Groton seniors earn college degrees

A single lottery ticket sold in a small Tompkins County village is now worth nearly $10 million. The New York Lottery announced that one jackpot-winning ticket for the May 2 LOTTO … more: $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Tompkins County

Flames tore through a Groton mobile home before crews could save the people inside, according to WSYR-TV. Firefighters pulled one victim from a window, but both occupants died. Multiple departments rushed in … more: Groton fire tragedy shakes Tompkins County crews again

A long-watched renovation in Groton is finally nearing completion, with apartments and a new restaurant on the way, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The historic Groton Hotel plans to open seven … more: Groton Hotel revival nears finish line

A decade of steady leadership earned Don Scheffler a standing ovation as Groton honored his 10 years as town supervisor, according to Tompkins Weekly. Scheffler stepped down at the end of 2025 … more: Groton honors longtime town leader

A cheddar made in Groton just won big on the global stage—without its maker even knowing it was in the running, according to The Ithaca Voice. Old Chatham Creamery’s Stockinghall Cheddar, crafted by … more: Upstate cheddar named best in U.S., fifth in world

Two residents from Tompkins and Cayuga counties are among 17 people charged in a sweeping drug trafficking investigation announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Heather R. Sharpsteen of Groton and … more: Groton and Genoa residents charged in major CNY drug bust

The Village of Groton will revamp key sites across town thanks to $4.5 million in New York State funding, according to The Ithaca Voice. Twelve projects were chosen under the state’s NY … more: Groton secures $4.5M for major revitalization

Groton Central School District is offering over 50 free summer camps and activities for local residents, thanks to its fourth year under the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, according to Tompkins … more: Groton expands free summer camp lineup for 2025

The Good Neighbor Grocery in Groton recently celebrated its first anniversary, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Founded by Laura Hahn and managed by Renée Storiale, the store has become a community hub offering … more: Groton’s new grocery marks one year of growth

Groton Assembly of God will host REBOOT Recovery, a 12-week trauma recovery course led by Pastor Sam Neno and his wife, Penny, starting January 22. The program offers practical tools for coping … more: Groton launches trauma recovery course for the community

Groton’s $4.5 million NY Forward grant, awarded in early 2024, is set to spark major improvements in the village. A local planning committee (LPC), led by Mayor Chris Neville and Heather McDaniel, … more: Groton prepares for transformative projects with NY Forward grant

A 73-year-old Groton man died in a house fire early Sunday on Sovocool Hill Road, according to state police. Gary W. Hendrix was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 69-year-old wife … more: Groton man dies in house fire, wife hospitalized

Authorities have shared new details on the pursuit that happened in Tompkins County and resulted in a Groton resident being taken into custody on an array of charges. Joshua F. Conklin, … more: Tompkins County man arrested after multi-county police chase