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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
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
