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 orders weren't ... more

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 soccer title since ... more

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

Groton High School's Class of 2026 graduated during the school's 149th commencement ceremony. The 45 seniors received diplomas June 26 on Ross Field ... more

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 Pavilion Awards ... more

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 School program ... more

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 drawing was sold at ... more

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 and battled the ... more

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 apartments by Aug. 1, ... more

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 after more than ... more

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 cheesemaker Jeremiah ... more

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 Amanda L. Valenti ... more

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 Forward program to ... more

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 Weekly. The programs, ... more

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

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

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

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

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