Environment

A house on Dillon Road in Homer was struck by lightning on June 22nd.

Cooling centers are open for people looking to beat the heat.

The Marathon Town Board approved a law that regulates the placement of windmills on June 10th.

The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) says black plastics and paper cartons/drink boxes are unlikely to be recycled.

Tompkins County lawmakers passed a resolution on June 17 that discourages the demolition of building materials.

The Ulysses Town Board gathered on June 10th to review paperwork to decide on a 15-acre land donation on Cold Springs Road.

Officials say two incompatible chemicals were accidentally mixed during a routine delivery on Tuesday, which resulted in the creation of chlorine gas.

Preble Town Supervisor Jim Doring praised Town Board member Dave Morse for his landscaping work at Preble Town Hall.

A 63-year-old man in Locke is being treated for injuries after lightning struck his home on June 9th while he was closing the windows.

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says a combination of high water and poor visibility will leave Yaman Beach closed for the time being.