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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Groton man faces rape, unlawful imprisonment charge in Cortland County
A 19-year-old Groton man has been arrested on physical and sex abuse charges after he turned himself in to deputies. Dakota Burins, 19, of Groton was charged with rape, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal obstruction of ... more
Groton driver charged with DWI after speed stop in Seneca County
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on October 23rd at 10:30 p.m. deputies arrested Jonathon A. Oliver, 21, of Groton on DWI charges. Deputies report Oliver was observed at a high rate of speed on State ... more
Injuries minor in crash at Route 34 and 38 intersection; road reopened
Police, firefighters and EMS responded to a three-car crash Friday at the intersection of Peruville Road/Route 34B and Route 38 in Groton. The crash was reported at about 11:30 a.m. and by about 1:15 p.m., ... more
Hundreds of kids impacted by vaccine requirements in Tompkins County alone
New York State passed legislation eliminating religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements in June. In Ithaca, where vaccination rates are low in several schools, public health advocates and school administrators are hopeful that the new ... more
FLX holiday weekend fireworks schedule
School is out, summer is in full swing and most Finger Lakes residents have a four-day holiday weekend on-tap to celebrate the Fourth of July. There will be fireworks in the skies above the region ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content
FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Groton man jailed on child porn charges
A Groton man is accused of uploading sexually explicit photos of children at his Tompkins County residence. New York State Police arrested Christopher A. Barrows, 61, after a joint probe by the Troop C Computer ... more
One airlifted after serious, three-car crash in Groton
One person was airlifted following a serious crash involving three vehicles in Groton, according to State Police. First responders say a vehicle collided with a tractor, which had a manure hauler attached to it in ... more
