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4 days ago

Group raising money to memorialize Ithaca man

Colden Kimber’s family friends would like to install a memorial bench at Stewart Park.

4 days ago

Cortland man accused of sex crimes in 2013

On August 28th, 35-year-old Jamie Burleigh was arrested after an investigation into alleged abuse that occurred in the fall of 2013.

4 days ago

Reported disturbance leads to gun charges for two in Taylor

21-year-old Brenden Strobeck and 43-year-old Joshua Aldrich are facing charges after a disturbance on August 30th.

5 days ago

One airlifted in Genoa crash

One person was partially ejected from their car in a crash in Cayuga County on the morning of September 2nd.

5 days ago

Riley backs bipartisan rural broadband bill

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Rep. Josh Riley announced his sponsorship of the Re-Connecting Rural America Act of 2025.

5 days ago

Two law enforcement unions endorse Sigler for re-election

Mike Sigler has been endorsed by the Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and Tompkins County Corrections Association in his bid for re-election.

5 days ago

Springport man charged in sexual abuse investigation

63-year-old Craig Gilmore of Springport was arrested on August 29th after a week-long investigation into the abuse of a minor.

5 days ago

Auburn couple indicted on animal abuse charges

45-year-old Kenneth Sulgar and 50-year-old Laura Hendrickson, of Auburn, deprived their dog of necessary food and confined it to a cage.

5 days ago

New ladder truck officially in service at Cortland FD

On September 2nd, Cortland Fire Department's newest ladder truck was officially commissioned to replace its 30-year-old predecessor.

5 days ago

Ithaca Common Council hopefuls to participate in candidate forum

On September 3, the Tompkins Chamber is hosting a Candidate Forum for potential Common Council members in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

6 days ago

Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs recalled for potential mold

A variety of Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs, a J.M. Smucker Company, could contain mold.

6 days ago

Grant money funds additional playground equipment at Dwyer Park

Public information officer Savannah Hempstead tells 607 News Now a local group helped raise money for Dwyer Park.

6 days ago

Appointments available for rabies clinic in Cortland

On September 10, the Health Department is sponsoring a free event open to dogs, cats, and ferrets.

6 days ago

Cortland 1890 House Museum receives grant to assess water issues

The 1890 House Museum is receiving $7,500 to assess the full extent of water infiltration in the building’s roof and stone façade.

6 days ago

CPSC issues warning about fake Labubu dolls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent safety warning about fake Labubu dolls.

6 days ago

RYOBI recalls over 750,000 electric pressure washers

RYOBI is recalling 764,000 pressure washers due to capacitors that can overheat and burst.

1 week ago

Fall hiking highlights in the 607

Take advantage of the changing leaves and cool fall weather with these hiking spots in the 607.

1 week ago

New administrator appointed in Cortland County

The Cortland County Legislature has approved the appointment of Michael Ponticello as county administrator. He'll start on Oct. 6.

1 week ago

Update: Missing Cortland County man found safely in Tompkins County

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating 91-year-old Herbert Robinson.

1 week ago

Ithaca school to launch farm-to-table food menu

The Ithaca Waldorf School is launching a farm-to-table lunch menu on Sept. 8.

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Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

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4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.