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3 days ago

Tubman Home National Park president, CEO dies at 72

On November 24, Karen Hill, President and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, passed away.

3 days ago

Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator receives award for line-of-duty injury

On December 8, Investigator Michael Theetge received the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue.

3 days ago

Virgil man accused of brandishing knife in alleged domestic disturbance

Alex Toolan, 25, is accused of threatening a victim inside a home in Virgil with a knife during a dispute on December 5th.

3 days ago

NYSP make arrest in Cortland County rape investigation

On December 5, State Police arrested 22-year-old Logan Boliver, of Fayetteville, following an investigation that began in November.

4 days ago

Broome County jail inmate dies in cell

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says William Warnock, Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell around 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

4 days ago

Cortland to add rental registry, mayor says

The City of Cortland is adopting a new rental registry to continue addressing blighted properties.

4 days ago

2-year, $47 million Tioga County highway project ends

After two years, state officials say completion of the $47 million I-86 rehabilitation in Tioga County means all lanes are once again open to travelers.

4 days ago

Cornell Navy midshipman named ROTC Student of the Year

Midshipman Kylie Williamson, a Cornell senior, has been named Student of the Year for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.

4 days ago

Local chapter of motorcycle club donates to Cortland County K9 Officer program

The Watchdog Chapter of Hades Hounds raised nearly $1,500 for the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office K9 program.

4 days ago

Wegmans recalls variety of unsalted mixed nuts

A variety of Wegmans Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts is being recalled for the potential presence of Salmonella.

4 days ago

Asempe Kitchen vegan stew named among top 10 in U.S. by PETA

On December 3, a popular menu item from Asempe Kitchen was named as one of the Top 10 Vegan Soups and Stews in the United States by PETA.

4 days ago

GIAC receives NY BRICKS grant to aid community center project

On December 5, Governor Hochul announced GIAC is receiving a $1.32 million grant through the NY BRICKS program.

4 days ago

Crash injures 3 in King Ferry

On December 5, members of the King Ferry Fire Department responded to an accident near the 700 block of State Route 34B around 1:30 a.m.

5 days ago

Cortland police, fire getting new 5-year contract

The Cortland Police and Cortland Fire Departments will be under a new contract, giving Cortland a total of 7 union contracts.

5 days ago

CreateOn Crayola building blocks recalled for ingestion hazard

Magnets inside some CreateOn Crayola pip-Cubes Magnetic Building Cubes can become loose and pose a serious health hazard if swallowed.

5 days ago

Benton-Sherwood House nominated for state, national historic registers

On December 4, Governor Hochul announced that the Benton-Sherwood House is among 19 nominees in New York.

1 week ago

Construction delays plague new Cortland County mental health building

Cortland County Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says their new mental health building is now projected to open at the end of December.

1 week ago

NYSEG to attend Newfield meeting

NYSEG officials will attend Newfield Town Board meeting next week to address concerns from residents affected by the FLAIR project.

1 week ago

City manager one of many open Ithaca leadership roles to fill, mayor says

Ithaca is searching for a new city manager after Deb Mohlenhoff's resignation.

1 week ago

Extended closure at Cortland County YMCA pool begins Saturday

The Cortland County YMCA pool will be closed for repairs from December 7th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026.

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King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."