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Weekend top picks: Free Movie Night, Sabor Latino 32nd Annual Concert, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

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Guilday, two other Big Red alumnae medal in Milan

Class of ’25 graduate Rory Guilday, the first Cornell alum to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, takes home gold.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

3 weeks ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

3 weeks ago in World

Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

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SUNY Cortland hockey teams hit the road

Both SUNY Cortland hockey teams are on the road tonight.

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New electric car service being launched by TCAT

A pilot program called eRide Ithaca is part of the Ithaca Electric Transportation Access Project, which is backed by state funding.

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Cornell students to perform jazz, classical music

Trumpeter Paul Merrill will join students for a full rendition of Sketches of Spain.

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Preparation underway for Homer sewer project

Ahead of construction, the Village of Homer is receiving assistance from consulting firm Barton & Loguidice.

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Cortland County man charged for failure to appear in court

On February 12, deputies arrested James Dann for failure to appear in court.

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Tioga man accused of stealing $9k in merchandise from truck stop

33-year-old Derak Heyman allegedly stole over $9k from the Onvo Truck Stop in Nichols.

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Finger Lakes Land Trust adds 74 acres to Kashong Conservation Area in Geneva

The FLLT is partnering with the Town of Geneva to add 74 acres to the Kashong Conservation Area.

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Inmate death at Cayuga County Jail under investigation

On February 5, Andre Denman was found unresponsive in his cell just before 4 a.m. during a routine check.

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Traffic stop leads to multiple charges in Cortlandville

On February 13, Mathew Stone, of Sempronius, was pulled over on Route 11 in Cortlandville for allegedly failing to use a turning signal.

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Ithaca man awaits extradition to Florida after arrest

On Feb, 18, Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Probation Department on W. State St. in Ithaca around 2:15 p.m. for a man who is wanted in Florida.

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Owego Tractor Supply shooting for summer opening amid water issues

According to town officials, Tractor Supply, located on State Route 434, has seen multiple delays due to a lack of a reliable water connection.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.