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Freeville man charged in alleged Walmart theft
Police say 58-year-old Allen Little stole merchandise from Walmart on August 15 after previously being trespassed from the Cortlandville store.
Years later, O’Connell family hopes for break in Ovid murder case
The family of Kristin O'Connell is raising money for modern forensic testing of evidence in the 1985 Ovid murder investigation.
Lawmaker pushing for updated public comment policy in Cortland County
Legislator Reed Cleland wants to change the policy that only allows the public to speak about agenda items at county meetings.
Union Springs man sentenced in child sex abuse case
On August 14, 63-year-old Craig Gilmore was sentenced to 18 years in New York State Prison.
Ithaca man charged after allegedly pulling knife on officers
According to Ithaca Police, Christopher Brown brandished a knife when they tried to take him into custody on August 18.
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
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Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
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Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
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Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
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LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.
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The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
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Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
Danby lawmakers to discuss budget, e-bike regulations
The Danby Town Board is gearing up for a busy night.
Rumble Ponies prepare for homestand against Altoona
Binghamton will host several baseball games this week.
Public meeting scheduled in Hector for NexGen 911 address changes
The Hector Fire Department will host Schuyler County Emergency Services on August 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cortland County man involved in work zone collision
On August 14, State Police say a truck driven by a 59-year-old McGraw man struck a road worker in Chenango County.
Tompkins County Board of Elections to reopen Aug. 24 in new location
Beginning Monday, August 24, all Tompkins County Board of Elections services can be accessed at its new location at 214 W. State St. in Ithaca.
Cortland Memorial Foundation Golf Classic raises over $67k for GCMC
On August 10, golfers raised over $67,000 in support of equipment and services at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
Town of Danby launches Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program, grant funding available to eligible homeowners
The Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program aims to help low-to-moderate income homeowners with improving weatherization, structural issues, getting residences up to code, enhancing accessibility if necessary, and upgrading living conditions.
