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Measles Cases on Rise in Neighboring Counties; Vaccination Encouraged

Published on August 14, 2026

TCWH is alerting the community that measles cases are on the rise in neighboring counties, including Tioga and Seneca Counties. Measles is a highly contagious virus and spreads rapidly among those who are unvaccinated. Being unvaccinated increases risks for severe complications, hospitalization and death.TCWH urges everyone to be vaccinated against measles with a 2-dose MMR vaccine series.

Tagged as: , Press Release, Health Alert, Whole Health

August 12, 2026 - Tompkins County Drug Task Force Arrest

Published on August 12, 2026

On August 12, 2026, members of the Tompkins County Drug Task Force, consisting of members of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Village of Cayuga Heights Police Department, Village of Groton Police Department, and City of Ithaca Police Department executed two search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of narcotics.

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August 11, 2026 - Driving While Intoxicated Arrest

Published on August 11, 2026

On August 11, 2026, at approximately 8:40 PM, the Dryden Police Department received a complaint regarding an intoxicated male who had left the Mirabito Gas Station on W. Main Street in the Village of Dryden. The individual, operating a red Mitsubishi SUV, had reportedly been denied the purchase of alcohol at the business and was last observed traveling westbound on W. Main Street.

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Health Alert: What To Do When You Find a Bat in Your Home

Published on August 10, 2026

TCWH is sharing with the community an important reminder about what to do when you find bats in your home. It is common at this time of the year for bats to enter our homes, a time when attics may become too warm to shelter in. Additionally in late summer months, inexperienced young bats may fall down a chimney, fly down an attic stairway, fly through an open window, or land on the ground.

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Health Alert: NYS Required Back-to-School Routine Immunizations

Published on August 06, 2026

TCWH is sharing with the community the importance of making sure your child is up to date on routine immunizations prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.

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Community invited to final Countywide Minimum Wage Study convening

Published on August 06, 2026

Tompkins County is inviting residents to participate in the final public convening of its Countywide Minimum Wage Study on August 27, where consultants from the Cornell ILR Ithaca Co-Lab will present highlights of the study's findings and gather final public questions and comments before the report is presented in full to the Tompkins County Legislature.

Tagged as: , Press Release, Seeking Public Input
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