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Search ends safely in Trumansburg; fire contained in Bath

A missing child was found safe in Trumansburg and a wildland fire was extinguished the same week in Bath, according to state officials. The incidents occurred March 3 in Tompkins County and March 15 in ... more
Student art may fill ice cream shop

Scoops and student art could soon share the spotlight in Trumansburg, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Teachers in the Trumansburg Central School District plan a summer showcase at the popular Ice Cream Bar, giving students ... more
Trumansburg schools project aid boost

Trumansburg schools expect a bump in state aid and property tax revenue as they build the 2026-27 budget, according to district officials. Leaders say Albany currently projects an extra $531,345 in aid, a 3.5% increase ... more
Trumansburg man arrested in child exploitation case

State police arrested a man after investigators uncovered sexually explicit online interactions involving a minor, following a child exploitation investigation that began with a complaint last month. Troopers took a 27-year-old Trumansburg man into custody ... more
Trumansburg starts 2026–27 budget talks

Early budget planning is underway in Trumansburg as school leaders weigh rising costs against student needs, according to Tompkins Weekly. The Trumansburg Central School District has begun shaping its 2026–2027 budget with a focus on ... more
Finger Lakes towns earn national recognition for peace, charm and quality of life

Several Finger Lakes communities are gaining national attention after a new feature highlighted 11 small towns across the region as some of the most peaceful places to live or visit in New York. The list ... more
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Aidan Twist drops 35 in Wayne’s season opener; Marcus Whitman girls win in overtime

Friday night saw an action-packed slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school hoops with 21 games, including two that went to overtime. The standout performance came in Ontario, where senior Aidan Twist lit up the scoreboard ... more
Town takes over rare old-growth forest in Trumansburg

The Town of Ulysses has officially taken ownership of Smith Woods, one of the Finger Lakes' last old-growth forests, ensuring public access and protection for generations, according to the Ithaca Journal. The 32-acre forest, once ... more
Trumansburg woman charged with DWI, weapons possession in Ovid

A Trumansburg woman was arrested late Saturday night in the Town of Ovid after deputies say she was driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit and had a prohibited ... more
Trumansburg Education Foundation celebrates year of impactful grants

The Trumansburg Education Foundation highlighted a successful year of innovative grant-making at a recent school board meeting, according to the Tompkins Weekly. Grants supported hands-on learning programs, student-led projects, and community partnerships, including the popular ... more
Trumansburg man arrested after garage drug bust

A 46-year-old Trumansburg man was arrested Thursday afternoon following a short police chase that ended atop Ithaca’s Seneca Street Parking Garage, according to authorities. Police say Keenan Vick attempted to flee a traffic stop before ... more
New Trumansburg housing project celebrates first phase

Trumansburg’s Village Grove community officially opened its doors, offering affordable, sustainable housing for a diverse group of residents. The development is part of the larger Crescent Way project and includes 46 fully leased rental units ... more
Trumansburg native named county health chief

Jennie Sutcliffe has been appointed Tompkins County’s next Whole Health Commissioner, bringing over a decade of experience in public health leadership, according to the Ithaca Journal. Her six-year term begins July 7, pending final state ... more
Ulysses, Trumansburg push NYSEG reform after audit

Local leaders are backing major reforms at NYSEG following a critical audit by New York’s Public Service Commission. The report outlines 128 recommendations to improve transparency, billing practices, and customer service. Officials from Ulysses and ... more
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

