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Industrial Hemp Summit held in Ithaca

The first-ever Industrial Hemp Summit was held at Cornell University yesterday. Farmers, researchers and industry leaders met with state officials to identify growth challenges and explore new opportunities through research. They came up with a plan to expand research into industrial uses of hemp,... Read More.

New FedEx center open in Lounsberry

The brand new FedEx Freight Service Center is now open in Lounsberry. Congressman Tom Reed and other elected officials cut the ribbon yesterday at the location on Buck Road, which is just off Stanton Hill Road near the Best Buy Distribution Center. The new... Read More.
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Open Burn Ban in NY until May 14

After a large brush fire was reported in northern Tioga County last weekend and other areas around the state, all New Yorkers are reminded that an outdoor burn ban remains in effect until May 14. The DEC says there is moderate fire danger for... Read More.
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Cornell welcomes 14th President

Cornell University's new president arrived on campus yesterday. Martha Pollack is the university's 14th president and will be officially inaugurated on Aug. 25. Pollack comes to Cornell from the University of Michigan, where she served as provost and executive vice president... Read More.

Broome creates Student Board of Advisors

As young people continue to leave the Southern Tier, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and other local leaders are looking for ways to reverse the "brain drain." Garnar announced the creation of a Student Board of Advisors yesterday, which will consist... Read More.

Town of Owego public information sessions

The Town of Owego will hold two public information sessions today about the Community Choice Aggregation program, which would allow the town to help residents save money on utility bills.The program would allow the Town of Owego to select a supplier and buy energy... Read More.