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Rhinehart ends campaign for Seneca Sheriff, Wegmans weighs-in on plastic bag ban, early voting in Tompkins, close-up on rural broadband, devastating Clifton Springs fire, and Wednesday HS basketball.
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Major changes coming to Gorham’s leadership? Councilor Jake Chard says it’s possible
11 hours ago / Rebecca Swift
Three positions are up for grabs this fall on the Town Board, which has been a hotspot for controversy over the last several months. Those three positions on the Town board up for grabs include Town Supervisor, held by Fred Lightfoote currently, as well as Board Members Jake Chard and Brian Case. What does that mean for local government after a challenging 2022? It's very possible that it means new faces in the town's leadership ... [FULL STORY]
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Generations Bank’s Rick Newman joins Sydney Radka and Jim Sinicropi to talk about the upcoming Right to Run 5K happening in Seneca Falls. Gorham Town Councilman Jake Chard also talks about his 2023 plans, and Waterloo basketball coach Mike Bree gives update on season.
What else is happening today?
Rhinehart ends campaign for Seneca County Sheriff: Thompson and Morabito remain in race
25 mins ago / Staff Report
Grocery store rep says New York’s bag ban has led to significant decrease in plastic waste
25 mins ago / Staff Report
Early voting for special election to fill Tompkins Legislature vacancy begins this weekend
15 mins ago / Staff Report
Schumer stops in rural parts of Southern Tier, Finger Lakes to talk FCC broadband maps: Do they paint accurate picture about internet access?
27 mins ago / Staff Report
Sodus man sentenced to two years in prison for stabbing that left victim hospitalized for a week
25 mins ago / Staff Report
Bath CSD names Kelly Houck as new superintendent of schools
24 mins ago / Staff Report
Syracuse bounces back with win over Virginia Tech
8 hours ago / Kyle Evans
Five displaced after mobile home destroyed by fire in Clifton Springs
11 hours ago / Staff Report
WEDNESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Mynderse girls take down Aquinas; Red Creek boys improve to 9-1
6 hours ago / Kyle Evans