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1 – Reflecting on the dangers faced by local law enforcement

Editorial: Ithaca police officer could have been shot — a wake up call – It seems obvious. Policing is a dangerous job and officers are sometimes shot while on duty. Ithaca Voice

2 – Man at Rescue Mission arrested on drug charge

Man in custody after Ithaca police say they found drugs, cash at Rescue Mission – A man was taken into custody after Ithaca police say he had drugs and a large amount of cash at The Rescue Mission on Friday. Ithaca Voice

3 – Man sentenced in Groton rape case

Man sentenced to prison for Groton underage rape – A man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping an underage girl in Groton last year, court records show. Ithaca Voice

4 – Svante Myrick answers questions on Ithaca Plan

Ithaca Voice hosts Ithaca Plan Q&A with Mayor Svante Myrick – Mayor Svante Myrick took questions on Ithaca’s controversial new policy for tackling the heroin epidemic. Ithaca Voice

5 – Man charged with DWI and possession in Lansing

Police: Man found intoxicated, had drugs during Lansing traffic stop – A man is facing multiple charges after police say he was found driving while intoxicated in Lansing and had drugs in his possession. Ithaca Voice

6 – Three Danby officials resign following after Town Board decision

How one controversial decision led 3 Town of Danby officials to resign – Three members of Danby’s Board of Zoning Appeals submitted letters of resignation Wednesday in response to what’s been characterized as a “disrespectful” and “surprising” decision. Ithaca Voice

7 – Police dogs search for drugs at Trumansburg school

Police dogs at Trumansburg schools training, looking for drugs in lockers – Five police K9s from three counties were at Trumansburg high school and middle school Wednesday morning to train and look for drugs in lockers. Ithaca Voice

8 – Wegman family member officially owns Northside Wine & Spirits

Ithaca liquor store sale to Wegman family member finalized – On March 7, the sale of Northside Wine & Spirits to Danny Wegman’s stepdaughter Christina O’Hara was finalized. Ithaca Voice

9 – Ithaca activists blockade Trump speech in D.C.

3 Ithacan activists protest, blockade Trump speech; 1 arrested – Three activists from Ithaca attempted to blockade the entrance to a conference where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was speaking. Ithaca Voice

10 – Ithaca makes list of ‘Best Places to Live’

Ithaca makes ‘Best Places to Live 2016’ list in Men’s Journal – Ithaca has once again found itself on a list of one of the greatest places to live – not because of nature, but because of its economy and startup culture. Ithaca Voice

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