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Groton’s new grocery marks one year of growth

Groton’s new grocery marks one year of growth
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 local groceries, ... more
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Groton launches trauma recovery course for the community

Groton launches trauma recovery course for the community
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 with crisis and ... more
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Groton prepares for transformative projects with NY Forward grant

Groton prepares for transformative projects with NY Forward grant
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, worked to narrow ... more
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Groton man dies in house fire, wife hospitalized

Groton man dies in house fire, wife hospitalized
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 escaped through a ... more
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Tompkins County man arrested after multi-county police chase

Tompkins County man arrested after multi-county police chase
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, 35, of Groton was ... more
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Tompkins County man arrested after police chase and drug bust

Tompkins County man arrested after police chase and drug bust
Authorities say a Groton man was taken into custody after a pursuit that began in Tompkins County. Joshua F. Conklin, 35, from Groton, was arrested on multiple charges after a police chase that began in ... more
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Groton woman charged with DWI after crash in Dryden

Groton woman charged with DWI after crash in Dryden
On December 15 around 8:45 p.m. deputies responded to Scofield Road in the town of Dryden for a one car crash. Upon arrival deputies located a 2015 Chevrolet Cruz that had crashed into the ditch ... more
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug, weapon charges in Tompkins County

Traffic stop leads to felony drug, weapon charges in Tompkins County
In a traffic stop executed by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, a local man was apprehended on charges of drug distribution and weapons possession Friday afternoon. The suspect, identified as Tyrone Little, was stopped on ... more
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Groton apartment fire causes limited damage, first responders say

Groton apartment fire causes limited damage, first responders say
In the village of Groton, firefighters rapidly responded to and controlled a fire confined to the kitchen of a second-floor apartment in a multi-unit building early Sunday evening. The incident, which temporarily shut down Main ... more
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Groton man sentenced to 84 months in federal prison

Groton man sentenced to 84 months in federal prison
Timothy Buckley, a 55-year-old resident of Groton, New York, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after being found guilty of receiving and distributing child pornography. In his earlier guilty plea, Buckley confessed ... more
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Groton woman faces felony weapons charge after traffic stop

Groton woman faces felony weapons charge after traffic stop
A traffic stop in Cortlandville resulted in the arrest of a 52-year-old woman, Jennifer Phillips of Groton, according to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over Phillips’ vehicle on Fairview Drive last week for ... more
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Groton town officials agree with two state audits: Both critical of highway department, town board practices

Groton town officials agree with two state audits: Both critical of highway department, town board practices
A pair of audits by the state Comptroller's Office were critical of actions taken by the Town of Groton. One involved in the highway department, while the other evaluated long-term planning. The first audit was ... more
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Ithaca mayor endorses Danks Burkes in NYS Senate race

Ithaca mayor endorses Danks Burkes in NYS Senate race
The City of Ithaca's Acting Mayor Laura Lewis has thrown her support behind Democrat Leslie Danks Burke for New York State Senate District 53. Lewis said she was "thrilled" to endorse Danks Burke, according to ... more
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Rural Health Network offers garden grants to Southern Tier, Tompkins County schools

Rural Health Network offers garden grants to Southern Tier, Tompkins County schools
The Rural Health Network of South Central New York is offering grants to grow and create gardens at Southern Tier schools, including those in Tompkins County. The grant is open to early childcare and K-12 ... more
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Gas too expensive? Consider alternative transportation options in Tompkins County

Gas too expensive? Consider alternative transportation options in Tompkins County
New programs are launching in Tompkins County to provide residents with alternative transportation options amid rising gas prices. One way to explore such options is by using Way2Go, a local transportation directory created by the ... more
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Tompkins man had loaded gun, led police on pursuit, but was released on appearance ticket

Tompkins man had loaded gun, led police on pursuit, but was released on appearance ticket
New York State Police arrested a Tompkins County man following a pursuit on Saturday. Robert Bailey, 41, was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon, fleeing an officer in a vehicle, reckless driving, aggravated ... more
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State Police seek public’s help finding suspect involved in Groton shooting Sunday morning

State Police seek public’s help finding suspect involved in Groton shooting Sunday morning
New York State Police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that happened Sunday morning in Groton and need the public's help. Oct. 10 around 7:30 a.m. State Police responded to the shooting ... more
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The Finger Lakes Land Trust permanently protected 93 acres with conservation easement

The Finger Lakes Land Trust permanently protected 93 acres with conservation easement
The Finger Lakes Land and Trust has announced in a press release the securing of lands bordering the Owasco Inlet: The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced it has permanently protected 93 acres in ... more
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Grassroots cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Grassroots cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Grassroots has been cancelled. For the last 30 years the annual festival has been a major event for Tompkins County. Organizers said in a message that it would be cancelled until July 2021. "We come ... more
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