(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:
Tompkins County added to DEC drought watch list: Tompkins joins Cayuga and Schuyler among the 30 counties added to the DEC’s drought watch list last week, bringing the total across the state to 50. Get the full story HERE.
Structure fire in Cortlandville under investigation: Multiple departments responded Tuesday morning to a structure fire on McGraw-North Road. Low water pressure required the use of a tanker to help battle the blaze, while firefighters tried searching inside for anyone trying to get out. Get the full story HERE.
In 10-1 vote, Tompkins County will move cold weather shelter: Legislators voted 10-1 Tuesday night on temporarily relocating the county’s cold weather shelter from Commercial Avenue to Cherry Street. Get the full story HERE.
Tioga County Legislature appoints information officer, development specialist: On Sept. 16, legislators appointed Brandon Clark as chief information officer and Marley Norton as community development specialist. Both appointments were unanimously approved. Get the full story HERE.
Tompkins County partners with nonprofit to develop shelter, eyes Code Blue operations: County Administrator Korsah Akumfi says Volunteers of America (VOA) Upstate New York, which has locations in Rochester and Binghamton, will assist in developing the county’s future dedicated shelter project. Get the full story HERE.
