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Groton secures $4.5M for major revitalization
The Village of Groton will revamp key sites across town thanks to $4.5 million in New York State funding, according to The Ithaca Voice. Twelve projects were chosen under the state’s NY Forward program to ... more
Groton expands free summer camp lineup for 2025
Groton Central School District is offering over 50 free summer camps and activities for local residents, thanks to its fourth year under the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, according to Tompkins Weekly. The programs, ... more
Groton’s new grocery marks one year of growth
The Good Neighbor Grocery in Groton recently celebrated its first anniversary, according to The Tompkins Weekly. Founded by Laura Hahn and managed by Renée Storiale, the store has become a community hub offering local groceries, ... more
Groton launches trauma recovery course for the community
Groton Assembly of God will host REBOOT Recovery, a 12-week trauma recovery course led by Pastor Sam Neno and his wife, Penny, starting January 22. The program offers practical tools for coping with crisis and ... more
Groton prepares for transformative projects with NY Forward grant
Groton’s $4.5 million NY Forward grant, awarded in early 2024, is set to spark major improvements in the village. A local planning committee (LPC), led by Mayor Chris Neville and Heather McDaniel, worked to narrow ... more
Groton man dies in house fire, wife hospitalized
A 73-year-old Groton man died in a house fire early Sunday on Sovocool Hill Road, according to state police. Gary W. Hendrix was pronounced dead at the scene, while his 69-year-old wife escaped through a ... more
Tompkins County man arrested after multi-county police chase
Authorities have shared new details on the pursuit that happened in Tompkins County and resulted in a Groton resident being taken into custody on an array of charges. Joshua F. Conklin, 35, of Groton was ... more
Tompkins County man arrested after police chase and drug bust
Authorities say a Groton man was taken into custody after a pursuit that began in Tompkins County. Joshua F. Conklin, 35, from Groton, was arrested on multiple charges after a police chase that began in ... more
Groton woman charged with DWI after crash in Dryden
On December 15 around 8:45 p.m. deputies responded to Scofield Road in the town of Dryden for a one car crash. Upon arrival deputies located a 2015 Chevrolet Cruz that had crashed into the ditch ... more
Traffic stop leads to felony drug, weapon charges in Tompkins County
In a traffic stop executed by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, a local man was apprehended on charges of drug distribution and weapons possession Friday afternoon. The suspect, identified as Tyrone Little, was stopped on ... more
Groton apartment fire causes limited damage, first responders say
In the village of Groton, firefighters rapidly responded to and controlled a fire confined to the kitchen of a second-floor apartment in a multi-unit building early Sunday evening. The incident, which temporarily shut down Main ... more
Groton man sentenced to 84 months in federal prison
Timothy Buckley, a 55-year-old resident of Groton, New York, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after being found guilty of receiving and distributing child pornography. In his earlier guilty plea, Buckley confessed ... more
Groton woman faces felony weapons charge after traffic stop
A traffic stop in Cortlandville resulted in the arrest of a 52-year-old woman, Jennifer Phillips of Groton, according to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over Phillips’ vehicle on Fairview Drive last week for ... more
Groton town officials agree with two state audits: Both critical of highway department, town board practices
A pair of audits by the state Comptroller's Office were critical of actions taken by the Town of Groton. One involved in the highway department, while the other evaluated long-term planning. The first audit was ... more
Ithaca mayor endorses Danks Burkes in NYS Senate race
The City of Ithaca's Acting Mayor Laura Lewis has thrown her support behind Democrat Leslie Danks Burke for New York State Senate District 53. Lewis said she was "thrilled" to endorse Danks Burke, according to ... more
Rural Health Network offers garden grants to Southern Tier, Tompkins County schools
The Rural Health Network of South Central New York is offering grants to grow and create gardens at Southern Tier schools, including those in Tompkins County. The grant is open to early childcare and K-12 ... more
Gas too expensive? Consider alternative transportation options in Tompkins County
New programs are launching in Tompkins County to provide residents with alternative transportation options amid rising gas prices. One way to explore such options is by using Way2Go, a local transportation directory created by the ... more
Tompkins man had loaded gun, led police on pursuit, but was released on appearance ticket
New York State Police arrested a Tompkins County man following a pursuit on Saturday. Robert Bailey, 41, was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon, fleeing an officer in a vehicle, reckless driving, aggravated ... more
State Police seek public’s help finding suspect involved in Groton shooting Sunday morning
New York State Police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that happened Sunday morning in Groton and need the public's help. Oct. 10 around 7:30 a.m. State Police responded to the shooting ... more
