Dryden

Tompkins Cortland Community College is suspending its culinary arts program and shifting focus toward workforce training, following a 28% surge in fall enrollment, according to Tompkins Weekly. The move aligns with efforts to tighten the ... more

Dryden boys basketball coach Zack LeViere was named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to their first Section IV championship and first IAC title since 1986, according to the Tompkins Weekly ... more

Dryden United Methodist Church will close its doors June 30 after nearly two centuries of service, according to Tompkins Weekly. The decision comes amid falling membership and financial hardship, worsened by the COVID pandemic, said ... more

A car plowed into a mobile home and shed in Dryden’s Little Creek community Saturday morning, prompting an emergency response, according to 14850.com. No injuries were reported for the driver or residents, but an injured ... more

Tompkins Cortland Community College celebrated the Class of 2025 with its 56th commencement ceremony on May 21, according to Tompkins Weekly. The college honored 461 graduates on its Dryden campus, marking a milestone for students ... more

Tompkins Cortland Community College is now offering free associate degrees in key career fields through New York’s SUNY Reconnect program, according to the college. The initiative targets adults ages 25 to 55 and removes financial ... more

Dryden officials received state approval to seek bids for a $3.5 million bridge connecting two sides of the Dryden Rail Trail, according to The Tompkins Weekly. The bridge over Route 13 will link key trail ... more

Dryden officials have received state approval to seek bids for a long-awaited bridge that will connect both sides of the Dryden Rail Trail across Route 13, according to town officials. The $3.5 million project, expected ... more

Dryden is gearing up for a major sidewalk expansion in 2026, thanks to a $5.12 million federal grant, according to the Tompkins Weekly. The 1.71-mile project will add over 9,000 feet of new sidewalks across ... more

A 16-year-old boy reported missing Saturday from the Town of Dryden has been found, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. The teen was last seen near Johnson Road before a public alert was issued ... more

Tompkins Cortland Community College is gathering public feedback for its 2025-28 strategic plan through an online survey available until early April. The plan will focus on accountability, innovation, career development, and inclusivity. Michelle Nightingale, TC3’s ... more

After two unsuccessful attempts, the Village of Dryden has been awarded a $4.5 million NY Forward grant to enhance its downtown area. Village officials credited the win to a collaborative effort among village officials, the ... more

A long-unused 10.8-acre site in Dryden, originally purchased by the NYSDOT for a maintenance facility, has been sold for $163,000 to Park Grove Realty. The land, assessed at $275,000, was deemed surplus after DOT moved ... more

Dryden Elementary School overcame challenges during renovations to its kitchen and cafeteria, with meals temporarily prepared at the middle/high school and delivered to classrooms. Despite delays, the new facility, featuring top-tier equipment, opened successfully. The ... more

The Dryden Town Board renewed fire contracts for Dryden, Varna, and Freeville fire departments but denied Etna’s $248,000 proposal for 2025. A clerical error allowed for a second public hearing, where Etna supporters voiced concerns ... more

The Dryden Town Board will hold a second public hearing tonight regarding its decision not to renew the fire service contract with the Etna Fire Department. Officials cited concerns over inconsistent response rates and financial ... more

Trevor Cross, a Cornell postdoctoral associate and housing advocate, is running for mayor of Dryden, driven by his passion for affordable housing and community engagement. Cross, who recently spoke with The Tompkins Weekly, has been ... more

The Dryden Town Board approved its $13.58 million budget for 2025, featuring a 4% tax levy increase totaling $394,219. This marks a decrease from the 9.5% rise seen in the 2024 budget. Finance Director Amanda ... more

The Dryden Town Board approved its 2025 budget totaling $13.58 million in spending. The budget includes a 4% tax levy increase, amounting to $394,219, a drop from the 9.5% hike seen in 2024. Despite rising ... more