Community

Legislator Tracy Monell was unanimously elected Friday, Jan. 2 to lead the Tioga County’s governing body, the first change at the top in over a decade.

The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is looking for older adult volunteers to recognize for their impact on the community.

Last month, Governor Hochul announced that nearly $64,000 in development funding is going to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (CLWT) for an out-of-state marketing program.

On January 3, the Groton Fire Department was dispatched to South Main Street around 12:40 p.m. for a possible structure fire at the Groton Assembly of God Church.

The Danby Town Board will review potential changes to the town’s zoning law and will consider creating a water and wastewater working group tonight.

The Museum of the Earth’s $3 million mortgage was paid off in full last month with the help of roughly 2,300 donors.

Last week, a commemorative sign was installed in Apalachin, recognizing the childhood home of astronaut and Owego Free Academy graduate Doug Hurley.

Nichols is getting nearly $154,000 for restoration work on the roof, windows, and doors at the Cady Library & Carriage House.

The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) is offering ‘Learn to Sew One-on-One’ classes every Monday during January 2026.

On December 31, deputies arrested Nicholas and Jennifer Malorzo, of Waverly, following a theft investigation in the Town of Chemung.