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Local Grain Mill Gets USDA Funds
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Local Grain Mill Gets USDA Funds
A Trumansburg farmer operated grain mill that produces flour has received funds from the USDA Rural Development to expand its market. 

Dryden Schools Face Tough Budget Year
The Dryden Central School District faces a projected budget deficit of almost one million dollars. 

Ithaca Man Taken into Custody in Connection with 2011 Shooting
An Ithaca man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in the 500 block of West Green Street on April 9th, 2011.

Albany Budget Hearings Put Spotlight on Healthcare
Advocates for New York seniors testified before state lawmakers Wednesday in favor of Governor Cuomo’s Health Benefit Exchange, which Cuomo projects will help a million New Yorkers gain access to affordable coverage.

Ithaca Woman Faces Welfare Fraud Charges
An Ithaca woman was arrested last week on charges of welfare fraud and forgery.

Teacher Evaluation Deadline Approaches
State and federal funds for education are at risk of being held up as Governor Cuomo and the state’s teachers unions continue to square off over the weight to be given to standardized tests in evaluating teachers.

Attorney Announces Candidacy for Congress
After the news of Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s retirement, a local lawyer is stepping up and announcing her candidacy for the 22nd District. 

T-S-T BOCES Supt. to Retire
The Superintendent of Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES has announced her retirement.

Warnings About a Fatal, Poisonous Gas
Every year there are over 400 deaths in the United States and about 20,000 people experience nonfatal injuries as a result to one poisonous gas. 

Biodiesel Business in Town of Ithaca?
At Tuesday’s town Planning Board meeting, one group brought a proposed plan to the table to produce biodiesel fuels for the area. 

County Sustainability Center to Make Move
The Tompkins County Legislature authorized the Tompkins County Sustainability Center to temporarily use the unused space in the new Human Services Annex located on West State Street.

DEC Chief: 'Plausible' Gas Drilling Permits in 2012
The New York State DEC Commissioner is saying it's plausible that a number of permits could be issued this year for gas drilling via hydraulic fracturing. 

Shinagawa is New TC Leg. Vice Chair
The election of the 2012 Vice Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature came down to five rounds of voting before electing Nate Shinagawa.

Groton School Finalist in Samsung Competition
Groton Middle-High School is a step closer to winning $100,000 of products, software and programming.

Plenty of Downtown Projects in 2012
Downtown Ithaca is in store for a busy 2012.