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1 — Debate stirs over proposed major wind farm project for small Tompkins town
Passions rise and allegations are made as Enfield debates wind farm – At several points, members of the public presented information that directly clashed with statements made by Black Oak’s Marguerite Wells. Ithaca Voice
Dryden org. looks to reclaim town’s legacy after deaths, tragedy in the 90s – What happens when a town becomes defined by its dark past? A series of tragedies in the 90s left a shadow over the town of Dryden, but a local group has been working to lift that shadow. Ithaca Voice
3 — Scrutinizing bank’s moves with prime downtown Ithaca real estate
Why did a major bank snatch up prime Ithaca land in $1.75m deal? – Two phone calls were placed to Elmira Savings Bank’s headquarters in Elmira, and two voicemails were left, but neither received a response. Ithaca Voice
A brief history of the frozen Rutabaga scandal in Ithaca – About five years ago, a man found the perfect rutabaga for the International Rutabaga Curling World Championship at the Ithaca Farmers Market. Ithaca Voice
Newfield family blames town’s “negligence, incompetence” for June flood losses – A Newfield family is taking civil action against the town, claiming that town officials failed to properly prepare for, and mismanaged early response to, a major flood in June. Ithaca Voice
6 — Ithaca City School District employed man accused in child sex abuse case
Accused child sex abuser was employed by Ithaca school district, worked with children – A man who has been indicted on multiple child sex abuse charges was employed by the Ithaca City School District for about nine academic years and worked with children there, a school official said Friday. Ithaca Voice
Why Ithaca Jews spent one day of Hanukkah protesting Islamophobia – On Saturday, while the Commons was bustling with chili-tasters and sculpture-admirers, another group gathered with a more solemn purpose: to protest religious and racial hatred. Ithaca Voice
8 — Simeon’s is coming back!
Reconstruction update for Simeon’s in downtown Ithaca – The intersection of State Street and Aurora Street is a busy little hive of construction activity. Ithaca Voice
9 — Looking at the numbers behind our crazily warm winter (so far)
Ithaca likely to smash record for warmest December — EVER! – For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas in Ithaca, keep dreaming. Ithaca Voice
10 — Nice profile of new Tompkins judge overseeing key cases
Domestic Violence Court in Tompkins to see new face behind the bench – A Chemung County judge who has dedicated his professional career to helping low-income clients will be helping with Tompkins domestic violence cases beginning in January. Ithaca Voice
