Groton

REBOOT Recovery offers help for those dealing with crisis or trauma

REBOOT Recovery in Groton helps community members heal from trauma through a faith-based, supportive 13-week course.

Scottland Lights: 15 years bringing Christmas in lights and music to Groton

Scottland Lights Groton offers 15 years of synchronized Christmas lights and music, a beloved holiday tradition in the Groton community.

Crystal Young prepares to become Groton’s new town supervisor

Groton town supervisor Crystal Young shares her plans to continue community service, green energy initiatives, and local improvements starting January.

Groton’s Jeremiah Timmins of Old Chatham Creamery garners international award

Old Chatham Creamery’s cheddar ranks in the top 14 at the 2025 World Cheese Awards, a major honor for the Groton creamery.

Thankful to live in Groton

Thankful to live in Groton highlights why residents value their town, praising friendly neighbors, community spirit, and small-town charm.

Cailyn McMahon: From Brooklyn to Groton for the love of sweaters

Designer Cailyn McMahon moves from Brooklyn to Groton to raise sheep and pursue her dream of making American-made wool sweaters.

Phil and Noreen Atkins: A journey from cows to horses to sheep

Follow Phil and Noreen Atkins’ journey from dairy and horses to raising sheep and spinning wool on their Groton farm.

‘You’ve got to complete the mission’

Local American Legion members share their service experiences ahead of Veterans Day ceremonies across Tompkins County.

Julianne Costa: Art teacher and published photographer

Julianne Costa, Groton art teacher and published photographer, inspires students while sharing her award-winning photography.

Fencing coach Ariana Klinkov: Dedicated to Cornell and the Groton community

Ariana Klinkov, Cornell women’s fencing coach, shares her journey and involvement in the Groton community.

Rainy spring plus dry summer equals woes for Groton farmers

Groton farmers weather severe spring rains and summer droughts, impacting hay, corn, and overall crop yields for local dairy and beef farms.

Laurie Wright: The story of one Groton woman’s breast cancer journey

Laurie Wright breast cancer survivor reflects on her 15-year journey and emphasizes the importance of yearly mammograms.

Kirkeys rise to a family-owned and operated Groton business

From a tarp shed to a new facility, Kirkey’s Cutting & Game Processing thrives as a veteran-owned family business in Groton.

Groton Community Choir prepares for its 75th year of performances

Groton Community Choir begins rehearsals for its 75th holiday season, honoring tradition while welcoming new members and talents.

Groton’s Future Farmers of America at the New York State Fair

Groton FFA members excel at the New York State Fair Dairy Handlers competition and earn statewide recognition for their efforts.

From a few rocks to a monument: John Tvaroha’s Groton masterpiece

John Tvaroha creates a Groton stone monument at Stonehedges Golf Course, honoring members and leaving a lasting community landmark.

The Moll family of Groton: Making homesteading a lifestyle

The Moll family in Groton is creating a self-sustaining homestead with solar power, dairy cows, chickens, and a farmstand.

Madelyn Pitts and Grace Short: Newest members of the Groton Board of Education

Groton Board student members Madelyn Pitts and Grace Short join as ex-officio representatives, giving students a stronger voice.

Groton youth score high in national fine arts competition

Groton youth fine arts group earns national recognition at the Assemblies of God Fine Arts Festival, with multiple top scores.

Groton Olde Home Days: Connection, fun and food

Groton’s three-day festival begins with the opening of the Playland Amusements Carnival Midway at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in the Speedway lot on Main St.

Groton’s Noble Snyder to spend his junior year of high school in Italy

Noble Snyder Italy Exchange: Groton student to study in Italy 2025. Follow his journey!

Jen X Academy of Dance takes first place in national competition

Jen X Academy Dance from Groton wins first at 2025 national competition. Celebrate their victory!

Paws for Thought Farm: A Groton family endeavor

Paws for Thought Farm marks 10 years in Groton with dog agility trials. Discover the Rady family’s story!

Groton reunion – brand-new venue and more!

The Groton Alumni Reunion moves to Stonehedges in 2025. Join the picnic on Aug. 2 for food, fun, and connection!

TST BOCES comes to the aid of Groton American Legion Post 800

TST BOCES Groton Legion mailbox restored by welding students. Learn how Austin Travers honors veterans with a community project.

A unique graduation ceremony for Groton’s homeschooled graduates

Groton Homeschool Graduation celebrates four at Assembly of God. Discover their unique ceremony and stories!

The small but mighty Groton High School Class of 2025

Groton Class of 2025 celebrates 42 graduates’ achievements. Discover their inspiring journey and Red Hawks pride!

Firefighters abound in the Carr family of McLean

Explore the Carr family firefighters’ four-generation legacy at McLean Fire Department, serving since 1947.

Alyssa Slater named salutatorian for Groton High School’s Class of 2025

Alyssa Slater named salutatorian for Groton High School’s Class of 2025, plans to study veterinary science at SUNY Delhi & Cornell.

Groton High School celebrates Early College High School students

Groton High School celebrates 22 ECHS students, 12 with TC3 degrees.

Olivia Arthur named valedictorian for Groton High School’s Class of 2025

Olivia Arthur, 2025 Groton valedictorian, to study nursing at TC3.

Groton’s future farmers celebrates another great year

Groton Future Farmers of America honors student achievements at 2025 banquet with awards & officer inductions.

Groton High School ‘Seussical’ cast members garner Repertory Theatre awards

Groton High School’s ‘Seussical’ cast shines, earning multiple Pavilion Awards at Cortland Repertory Theatre on May 14, 2025.

The Groton Hotel interior renovation is underway

The Groton Hotel, under Drew Clare’s management, is undergoing a meticulous renovation, starting with third-floor apartments and aiming to revive its landmark status with a wood-fired pizza restaurant and Eddy Brennan’s Tavern.

Groton Central School District offers its fourth year of free summer programs

Groton Jr./Sr. High School welcomes National Honor Society inductees

Groton Farmer Challenge/Agriculture Trivia Night benefits Future Farmers of America

Many opportunities to celebrate Easter in Groton

Vietnam War Veterans Day: A day of remembrance and community for Groton

Groton’s Good Neighbor Grocery celebrates its first anniversary

Groton’s Barbara Case garners award for exceptional leadership

Youth track & field begins soon: Head Coach Simon Moll is ready!

County legislature urges state to increase funding for supportive services 

Groton High School Drama Club marks 20th straight musical with “Seussical”

Groton American Legion to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Become a member of the Tompkins County Ethics Advisory Board

Fun all day at Groton Cabin Fever!

Groton Community Band spans generations of musicians

5 Stop Shop: A hidden gem in the hamlet of McLean

Annette Twitchell marks 20 years directing Groton Jr./Sr. High School musicals

Cooper Hewitt earns Eagle Scout rank with final project at park

Previewing the county’s upcoming festival scene

Sarah Lockwood: Groton Fire Department’s first female fire chief

Crystal Vision band in Groton marks three years together

REBOOT Recovery: A course to cope with crisis or trauma offered in Groton

Groton’s Gary Watrous reflects on time spent in Vietnam — then and now

Career conference for high school students coming to TC3  

A look back on 2024 in our Tompkins County towns 

Pinnacle Building and Reconstruction in Groton celebrates 10 years in business

$4.5 million NY Forward grant will move Groton ahead

Holiday Happenings in and around Groton

Groton students gain inspiration and knowledge at national FFA convention

Creating a safe space and community hub: Sara Knobel

Work on Groton Hotel infrastructure currently underway

What does Veterans Day mean to you? Responses from some of Groton’s vets

Groton Antiques: First installment of new hotel

Emily Cargian comes full circle in her passion for culinary arts

Groton’s Joe Milliman garners an Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety Award

Groton Fire Department uses Fire Prevention Week to educate youth

The Carey Farm: Five generations and counting in Groton

McLean Cemetery celebrates 200 years

A granddaughter’s imagination ignited a “fairy house” passion for Pam Gillow

Groton community speaks its mind at town board meeting

Meet the innkeeper at Groton’s award-winning Benn Conger Inn: Shelley Newman

Groton’s Kelley Neville garners local and national recognition

Groton summer career academies give students real-world career experience

A missing tortoise and his happily-ever-after in Groton

Get ready for Groton Olde Home Days!

The legacy of a Groton classic car club

Skibinski: Building the community one home at a time

Groton American Legion sends J.T. Holl to Boys State

McLean Community Church welcomes new pastor

Get ready to tee off in support of Groton High School sports

High Schools honor graduating classes of 2024

Military tribute banners bring honor to Groton’s servicemen and servicewomen

Groton High School’s Class of 2024 “beat the heat”

The valedictorian and salutatorian of Groton High School’s Class of 2024

Some of Groton’s finest named 2024 Tompkins County EMS Crew of the Year

Groton High School PTO’s annual color run and more

Groton’s early college high school students meet with success

Groton’s recipients of Cortland Repertory Theatre Pavilion Awards

West Groton Bible Church welcomes a new pastor

Jeff Cronk named Groton High School Distinguished Graduate

The legacy of McLean’s Happenin’ in the Hamlet

Groton’s Brittany Station celebrates 25 years with art and photography exhibit

Groton’s Continuity Construction Services is a family affair

Groton’s McCracken garners a prestigious Gracie Award

Groton Fitness and Groton Recreation partner for senior health

The First National Bank and its Groton alumni: Part III

The First National Bank and its Groton alumni (Part II)

The First National Bank and its Groton Central School alumni (Part I)

Groton High School Drama Club brings ‘Hello, Dolly!’ to the stage

The Good Neighbor in Groton to offer fresh groceries, coffee, café fare and more

Get ready for the Groton Cabin Fever Festival

Groton’s Bode and Shoemaker named co-firefighters of the year

Groton Fire Department awards Sam Rose and Matt Whitaker

BJ Robison and Stonehedges celebrate decades of golf in Groton

Groton Small Engine Repair restructured and revitalized

Groton High School Career Center: From vision to reality

Andrew Gobel celebrates 25 years at First National Bank of Groton

Groton municipal building and school district projects forging ahead in 2024 

Groton’s First Day Hike bigger and better than ever

The end of an era for Groton’s Roberts Family Tree Farm

High school students learning to be leaders in Groton

Groton holiday traditions are underway

Betty Conger and Glenn Morey recognized for service to Groton youth

Varna Fire Company dedicates Little Free Library to late Jim Skaley

Chef for Groton’s Benn Conger Inn lends support to victims of domestic violence 

Groton mother and daughter duo bring Farrell’s back to life

Pirates take the stage at Groton Elementary School

Groton clerk Niswender named utilities association’s Person of the Year

A 50-year teaching career in Groton: Carl Gambitta, part two 

Ross Field press box dedicated to ‘Voice of Groton’ Carl Gambitta

Wayne Thurston: Groton’s self-made historian with deep Revolutionary War roots

Groton moms who run for fun 

There’s a new auto service in Groton

Groton school district plans for mascot change

Groton Community Cupboard: New location, new coordinator

American Legion Post 800 serves its community well

Matt Whitaker named Basic Life Support Provider of the Year

Long-awaited municipal building will soon be a reality

Groton Olde Home Days features rodeo this year

Christin Greven: Zirbel Funeral Home’s newest resident

Shane Smith has pitched his way to Russell Sage College

Zirbel Funeral Home has new owners 

Marty Slade and Callan Space: Proud graduates of LeadNY

Groton’s Allen gets ready for D1 softball

Resident wins big in supermarket sweepstakes

Austin Hunt named TST BOCES CTE Student of the Year

Celebrating the graduating fabulous 50!

Celebrating 70 years…and still counting

Celebrating TC3 CollegeNow graduates

FFA students continue to thrive

It’s a block party – and it’s all free!

Darian Mitchell named GHS Class of 2023 salutatorian

GHS names Elisa Allen Class of 2023 valedictorian

Pastor Barbara Blom: From the slopes to the pulpit

Lee Shurtleff: Village of Groton historian for most of his life

Colonel Justin Williams: GHS new distinguished graduate

Kay Bishop: 100 years of a life well lived

Agriculture continues to blossom and grow in High School

The Benn Conger Inn garners hospitality awards

Rosemarie Tucker: Groton town historian for over two decades

High school to launch career center for students

Community cornhole in support of youth football and cheer

Joseph and his brothers to grace the Groton stage

Food Pantry’s ‘Share the Love’ campaign true to its name

The cure for ‘Cabin Fever’ and more

The Groton Columbian Club: A constant since 1892

Doug’s Trash Removal to celebrate 40 years in business

Groton Food Providers prepping for expansion 

Get ready to rodeo in Groton this summer

Groton Recreation has a ‘changing of the guard’ 

Meet the heroes of the Town of Groton Highway Department 

Equipping the next generation for options in agriculture 

Groton Senior Club celebrates in style

Coaches unite, Groton Project is ‘off and running’

Maria Montreuil: wife, mother, illustrator

Village Stitch about to become a legacy

Scottland Lights show to benefit Fire Dept.

Groton students ahead of the college game

Sons of the American Legion: Another way to serve

Groton American Legion kitchen has new look

Groton Girl Scouts earn Bronze Awards

Historical Association’s annual meeting features Lucy Dates

Artcraft to move to ‘long yellow building’ in Groton

Newly renovated Ross Field open for use

The small but mighty Boy Scout Troop #77

Jon Dates recounts family’s car dealership

Meet Nick Dyson, GCS’ new business administrator

Neville, school staff enhance food service expertise

Local FFA displays growth at Groton Olde Home Days

C&D Assembly celebrates 30 years

Summer Internship Program students celebrate success

It’s time for Groton Olde Home Days!

Banner year for Vietnam Veterans Ride of Valor

Students experience Rotary youth leadership conference

Hotter weather, staffing issues complicate water recreation

County Rotaries share challenges, progress since 2020

Supply challenges affect county’s favorite places for sweet treats

Benn Conger Inn renovated, reopened

Doane steps up as associate principal

The Plantsmen Nursery celebrates sweet 16

Groton High School’s Class of 2022 is ‘on track’ for the future

Groton High School celebrates early college graduates

Bob Warner grateful for military service

Groton alum Charlie Case living his football dream

Groton band students experience more than music

Groton Army veteran honors all who served

Students put talents to test at SkillsUSA

Vera Wagner: National champion in freeski

Oh Gee Cookie Company celebrates first anniversary

Chloe Conger named Groton salutatorian

Rachel Cargian named top of class

Groton’s Billie Downs spearheads enrichment for students

Groton veterans gather in remembrance of Vietnam

Local writer’s lifelong dream comes true

Theater company founder makes her home in Groton

Groton’s Neville honored for exceptional leadership

‘Les Mis’: students experience more than a musical

Joe Urda: memoirs of a renowned Navy corpsman

Groton bakery emerges from Casper’s Kitchen

J’s Arrays to offer unique shopping experience

Groton Drama Club takes on ‘Les Misérables’

From Groton grad to Navy submarine commander

Groton Fire Department has a new chief

Groton Fitness Center under new ownership

New leader takes over at First National Bank of Groton

Meet Benn Conger’s new general manager

How a community responds to a need

Groton school district to move ahead with capital project

Bun Appetit combines tradition, innovation

Scottland Lights partners with Groton Food Pantry

Groton alum thankful for his education

Benn Conger Inn has new owners

Groton election winners share appreciation

Fire Department gives boost to fledgling youth trap team

Election Day in Groton: two contested races

Celebrating, preserving Groton’s history

Assemblymember Anna Kelles visits Groton

Groton resident’s musical vision comes true

Sen. Peter Oberacker visits Groton’s STEAM Program

Groton realtor lends perspective on market

Groton school district plans for capital project

Jen X Academy: For the love of dance

School begins with exciting additions for Groton students

There’s a new chef in town

Groton looks forward to week of family fun

Kathy Baxendell, DVM: 30 years, still going strong

American Legion Auxiliary builds community

Tale of a mom with home-based business

Groton High School welcomes new associate principal

Meet Groton High School’s new principal

Groton American Legion’s oldest living member

Pandemic continues to impact county fireworks

Groton High School’s Class of 2021 ‘rocks’

Groton athletics: a tradition is born

Betty Conger: Groton’s newest distinguished graduate

K-12 schools highlight 2021 progress, look ahead to fall

Groton highway superintendent contenders: part 2

Two vie for spot on Groton ballot

Groton seniors graduate twice this year

Community garden for anyone who needs it

Groton High School to perform ‘Anastasia’

Electrolysis and more on Peruville Road 

Groton STEAM Center to launch health science program

Child care leaders hopeful for recovery with state aid

Groton library garners grants for children’s programs

Happy Jack’s brings the ‘happy’ to Powers family

Groton teen needs heart transplant

Groton full-day instruction resumes, budget approved

Groton library renovation nearly complete

Groton Food Pantry featured on public TV

Making soup while building solidarity

Groton schools balancing budget, tax impact, quality education

Brockways’ journey from BOCES to business

Groton’s Cargian named county’s Distinguished Youth

How Cub Scouts conquer a pandemic

Bad Apple Farm adds tea to menu

Winter Story Walk on Groton trail

Groton students take second place in national STEM challenge

The Lonsky love story in print

Local pastors share new year reflections

Students perform drive-thru Scrooge

Santa, Mrs. Claus & other holiday happenings

Salt Point to open new brewery

Meet Groton Health Care Center’s new CEO

Many ways to give in Groton

Scottland Lights still adding joy to the season

Season of giving for Girl Scouts, Food Pantry

Remembering the Forney military legacy

Meet Groton Youth Program’s new director

Groton’s own ‘no hype weatherman’

American Legion honors Cub Scout Pack 10’s Cubmaster

Raising the bar to support Ronald McDonald House

Real Organic Project certifies Groton farm

A labor of love, not profession

Jake Roe: From log cabin to administration

Groton High school welcomes interim principal

Groton village mayor speaks to local issues

Benefit to help family ‘rise from ashes’

The Groton Olde Home Days that wasn’t

Twitchell heads back across the pond

Groton library renovations still on target

Groton School District outlines reopening plan

Groton High School welcomes new principal

Jewelry business becomes family affair

Groton’s Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Highway of Valor ride remembers Vietnam

Shurtleff family legacy lives on

Graduates conquer pandemic challenges

End of era for Groton Youth Program director

A graduation like no other

Local couple celebrate long legacy of love

Groton Farmer Challenge celebrates success

Groton on the Inside: Groton in the summer: music, musicals, and fun runs!

Groton on the Inside: Accolades all around for Groton students!

Groton on the Inside: The newest “B&B” in Groton

Groton on the Inside: Orphans, a billionaire, and a real dog grace Groton’s stage

Groton on the Inside: Groton Education Fund awards teacher grants

Faces of Dryden: The world comes to Dryden

Groton on the Inside: When catastrophe strikes, Groton responds

An inside look with Groton Wrestling Head Coach Greg Rotunda

Groton on the Inside: New year, new plans, new beginnings!

Groton Girls Soccer caps off a dream season

Groton on the Inside: Groton Community Choir: a legacy of music and relationship