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Trumansburg voters to decide on $32.1M budget
Trumansburg Central School District voters will head to the polls May 20 to weigh in on a $32.1 million budget proposal for 2025–26, representing a 3.2% increase in spending, according to district officials. The plan ... more
Trumansburg joins push to probe NYSEG rate hikes
Local leaders in Trumansburg and Ulysses are joining federal and state officials in demanding an investigation into NYSEG after residents reported major spikes in winter utility bills, according to The Ithaca Times. U.S. Rep. Josh ... more
Trumansburg Conservatory hosts St. Patrick’s fundraiser
The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts will kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a fundraiser featuring Rock-Celtic band Kilrush on March 14 at the Ovid VFW. Proceeds will support those displaced by January fires ... more
The Coffee Shed brings quick, local brews to Trumansburg
The Coffee Shed, a new drive-thru coffee stand in Trumansburg, is serving up locally sourced coffee and breakfast treats. Open since last fall at the site of Trimmers ice cream shop, the café offers coffee ... more
Trumansburg fire displaces residents, claims pet
A house fire caused by a space heater destroyed a home on West Seneca Road in Trumansburg early Wednesday. Both residents escaped with minor burns, but at least one cat was lost. Firefighters battled the ... more
Trumansburg hosts benefit concert for local food pantry
The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts will hold its annual “Can Give” benefit concert on Jan. 26, featuring jazz, folk, and blues by Lynn Wiles, George Cook, and friends. This year’s event, from 1–4 p.m., ... more
Trumansburg welcomes new superintendent and reviews key initiatives
The Trumansburg Central School District (TCSD) introduced Megan Conaway as its new superintendent on Jan. 14. Conaway, previously the high school principal, emphasized her commitment to fostering partnerships for student success. Her first action was ... more
Trumansburg woman sentenced for insurance fraud
A Trumansburg woman will serve jail time after pleading guilty to insurance fraud. Diamantina P. Lopez, 51, was sentenced to 45 days in jail, five years of probation, and a $2,500 fine. Lopez pleaded guilty ... more
Fall victim’s body recovered from Taughannock Falls gorge
Rescue crews responded late Sunday to Taughannock Falls State Park after reports of a person falling into the gorge. According to the Trumansburg Fire Department, the victim was found about a quarter mile upstream from ... more
Trumansburg considers adding third ambulance to EMS fleet
The Village of Trumansburg is exploring the purchase of a third ambulance for its EMS Department to address ongoing mechanical issues with one vehicle and improve response capacity. At a Nov. 12 meeting, village officials ... more
Trumansburg Schools To Pick New Superintendent By January
The Trumansburg Central School District (TCSD) is on track to name a new superintendent by January 2025, following Superintendent Kimberly Bell's retirement announcement. With applications closed, the TCSD Board of Education, guided by TST BOCES ... more
Trumansburg youth report higher substance use and mental health struggles
Students in the Trumansburg Central School District report higher rates of substance use than county and national averages, according to a survey by TST BOCES. The survey revealed that, over a 30-day period, 16.7% of ... more
Finger Lakes sees boost in Greenway Trail development as part of statewide expansion
Efforts to expand New York’s nation-leading greenway trail network are making an impact across the Finger Lakes, with new projects promising to enhance recreation, tourism, and connectivity in the region. A report by Parks & ... more
Upgrades revitalize Trumansburg’s Compass Mobile Home Community
Trumansburg's Compass Manufactured Home Community is undergoing significant renovations to enhance living conditions and address long-standing infrastructure issues. Purchased by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) in August 2021, the former Auble’s Mobile Home Park spans ... more
Serious injuries avoided after car, South Seneca bus crash
Two students were checked for minor injuries at Cayuga Medical Center after a car attempting an unexpected U-turn collided with a South Seneca Central School District bus on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred on Route ... more
Trumansburg earns pro-housing certification, unlocks access to state funding
The village of Trumansburg has been designated a "pro-housing" community by New York State, making it eligible for a share of $650 million in state funding aimed at expanding housing and improving infrastructure. The certification, ... more
Trumansburg Discusses Funding for New Fire and EMS Hall
Trumansburg officials are exploring ways to fund a new building for the village's volunteer fire department and emergency medical services (EMS). The original cost estimate of $7.5-$8 million from 2021 is expected to increase, requiring ... more
Main Street Closure in Trumansburg for Gorges Half Marathon
Main Street will be closed from Hector Street to Lake Street from 7 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, for the Gorges Half Marathon. Several hundred runners will gather at Charles O. Dickerson High ... more
Trumansburg man pleads guilty to felony burglary and arson charges
Zane M. Seubert, 46, of Trumansburg, pleaded guilty to several felony charges in Schuyler County Court on May 9. The Schuyler County District Attorney's Office stated that Seubert was responsible for breaking into several campers ... more
