WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES: Photos of Taughannock show how wet this summer has been compared to a year ago

Published: 07/19/2017 @ 04:00 am

Looking for good photographic evidence that this summer has been a soaker compared to last year? These shots taken by Rachel Burkholder looking at Taughannock Falls tell the tale. The photo on the left was taken in the last week. While the photo on the right shows the same venue exactly one-year ago showcasing how dry last summer was in... more

Foliage along Taughannock Falls Rim Trail in late October

Published: 10/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

The colors were still bright at Taughannock Falls State Park. This photo was taken on the North Rim Trail Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Diane W. Dersch. more

Man seriously injured after crash in Ulysses

Published: 11/04/2016 @ 04:00 am

A man crossing Jacksonville Road on Wednesday in Ulysses was seriously injured after being struck by a car. At about 8 p.m. Wednesday, deputies from the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3400 block of Jacksonville Road in Ulysses for a report of a crash. Ithaca Journal – News: Read More more

Woman killed in Ulysses crash

Published: 11/11/2016 @ 05:00 am

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Ulysses. At about 11:23 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to Podunk Road in Ulysses for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Deputies found a blue 2006 Subaru in a wooded area along the east side of Podunk Road south of Swamp College Road. Ithaca Journal... more

Taughannock Falls under new fallen snow

Published: 12/20/2016 @ 05:00 am

The falls were roaring on Friday morning at Taughannock Falls State Park. The powdery snow was blowing around and chunks of ice would fall periodically making a loud noise. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

First Day Hike at Taughannock Falls

Published: 01/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

In honor of the First Day Hike, part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, the trail at Taughannock Falls State Park to the falls was open and there were a lot of people taking advantage of the beautiful weather by participating in the walk. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. more

UPDATE: ID’s released of Tompkins men killed in Ulysses crash

Published: 01/25/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims killed in the crash that happened on Tuesday in Ulysses. Trevor M. Fuller, 26, of Newfield was operating a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser southbound on Trumansburg Road when the vehicle left the southbound lane and entered the northbound lane where Fuller’s vehicle struck a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse traveling north on Trumansburg... more

Tompkins Co. dealing with more overdoses by the day

Published: 03/11/2017 @ 05:00 am

After officials released information outlining the possibility of eight overdoses in a short period of time — Ithaca and Tompkins County added another potential two overdoses to that list. Heroin has become one of the biggest, if not the outright biggest fight that local and state officials are trying to combat. The Ithaca Voice has extended coverage on the recent... more

Elmira man leads police on chase; gets stuck in snow in Tompkins Co.

Published: 03/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

An Elmira man is facing multiple charges after he fled police, leading deputies on a pursuit in Newfield. Deputies say that they attempted to stop a GMC pickup truck on March 19th around 3:23 am when the vehicle fled from deputies and drop onto the railroad tracks near Hillview Rd. The truck drove down the tracks and eventually was stuck... more

Overlooking Cayuga Lake (photo)

Published: 04/12/2017 @ 04:00 am

A sunny, warm day at Taughannock Falls State Park overlooking Cayuga Lake from the South Rim Trail. Photo by Josh Durso more

Hallucinogens found during Ulysses traffic stop, police say

Published: 07/29/2016 @ 04:00 am

Two people were taken into custody. The Ithaca Voice has an in-depth look at this story out of Ulysses, which resulted in two arrests. Read More more

Storm brings short-lived relief to drought

Published: 08/02/2016 @ 04:00 am

Trumansburg received just 0.43 inches of rain in early July, leaving Taughannock Falls tapped out in certain spots. The rain situation is something that is a growing concern throughout the Finger Lakes. more

Police: Man fleeing from deputies on motorcycle crashes, faces charges in Ulysses

Published: 08/03/2016 @ 04:00 am

The man was taken into custody at the scene after being evaluated by EMS officials. Groton man Christopher D. Hickox, 38, was driving a motorcycle south on Halseyville Road when police attempted to pull him over around 4:27 p.m. He allegedly did not stop for police., the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Read the entire story... more

Taughannock Falls raging after recent rain

Published: 10/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

After heavy rain in the Finger Lakes the water is flowing once again at Taughannock Falls, just in time for a beautiful fall scene on Friday. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. Also, check out Rachel’s photo from the Rim Trail on Friday showing the heavy mist at the top of the falls. more

Heavy mist on the rim trail at Taughannock Falls

Published: 10/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

On Friday evening at Taughannock Falls State Park, the mist near the falls made the falls almost invisible at times at the clearing by the rim trail. This is a shot with the mist cleared enough to see the water. Photo by Rachel Burkholder. Also, check out Rachel’s gorgeous photo from the Falls Overlook area on Friday. more

Our Finger Lakes History with Walter Gable: Haunted tales, hoaxes & strange but true stories of the FLX

Published: 10/24/2016 @ 04:00 am

On the latest edition of Our Finger Lakes History on FingerLakes1.TV, Seneca County Historian Walter Gables explores paranormal sites, haunted places, incredible hoaxes and strange but true stories from around the Finger Lakes region. Well documented local hauntings, the sea serpent of Seneca Lake, the Taughannock Giant, the birth of Spiritualism near Newark and more… Happy Halloween! AUDIO ONLY VERSION: more

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