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3 weeks ago

Ithaca looks to curb speeding on Spencer Road

Part of Spencer Road is closed until Oct. 23 while crews install traffic-calming speed bumps.

3 weeks ago

Homer PD, DEC release rehabilitated bald eagle

On Oct.19, a juvenile raptor found injured on July 12 was successfully reintroduced to the wild.

3 weeks ago

Funeral set for lifetime Owego Fire member

Richard Mundt died Oct. 15 at the age of 84.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County Legislature to vote on DA office audit

The resolution cites questions raised about how DA investigators handled the Cornell-Jane Doe case in 2024.

3 weeks ago

Riley bill would end ad-free bait-and-switch from streamers

On Oct. 14, Congressman Riley introduced the Ad-Free Means Ad-Free Act.

3 weeks ago

Cortland County to auction county-owned building at 49 Grant St.

The auction will be held exclusively online, and bidding runs from Oct. 27 to Nov. 17.

3 weeks ago

Damage minimized after pipe burst at Dryden school

A 2nd floor pipe burst on Saturday morning, sending water down to the basement.

3 weeks ago

Ecstasy found during Ithaca arrest, police say

23-year-old Alexander McEver was found with about 10 grams of ecstasy in Ithaca, according to IPD.

3 weeks ago

Second measles case confirmed in Cayuga County

Health officials continue to urge full MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella.

3 weeks ago

Dryden Joint Fire District approved, subject to permissive referendum

If ultimately adopted, the Dryden Joint Fire District would begin operating on Feb. 1, 2027.

3 weeks ago

Wanted man faces additional charges in Cortlandville

The defendant is accused of resisting on Oct. 13 when authorities tried to take him into custody on a felony warrant.

3 weeks ago

Owego Police make arrest following recycling center vehicle theft

The arrest stems from the alleged theft of a vehicle at RAZ Recycling.

3 weeks ago

Cortland County to open warming center early, officials say

Cortland County is opening the warming center this weekend because of cold temperatures expected.

3 weeks ago

Cortland Police: Venezuelan man threatened and injured employees at Hometowne Studios

Police say 22-year-old Royker Eduardo Ramirez Urbana threatened several people on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Centro Cortland to hold public hearing on major service changes

On Oct. 28, residents will have the opportunity to present comments or objections to proposed changes.

3 weeks ago

Cortland PD investigating string of thefts from motor vehicles

Police are urging residents to lock their vehicles at night and remove any valuables.

3 weeks ago

Southern Tier trio faces federal drug charges

If convicted, the three defendants face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years.

3 weeks ago

Auburn Police seek assistance in criminal mischief investigation

Police are trying to identify the owner of the pictured truck.

4 weeks ago

MAVAC ambulance damaged while responding to Freetown call

The vehicle was sideswiped by a tractor on McGraw-Marathon Rd., officials said.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County still measles-free despite statewide increase

On Oct. 13, the NYS Department of Health released the latest data for confirmed measles cases.

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1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca football ‘excited’ to play for league title, coach says

The Bombers will battle RPI at Butterfield Stadium.

2 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

West Danby firefighters to serve pancakes

All-you-can-eat meals will be available.