ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Shoppers are benefiting the Tompkins County economy.

In December, the county saw year-over-year growth in sales tax collections. It was a roughly 14 percent increase.

Overall, about $8.4 million in sales tax was collected during the busy shopping month.

In other financial news, an Ovid fire relief fundraiser is approaching. Click here to learn more.