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3 days ago

WHCU Sports 4-7-26

Find updates on the Mets, Cornell Big Red, Ithaca College Bombers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

3 days ago

What to know about Cortland County Safe Passing Law

The Cortland County Safe Passing Law clearly defines a safe distance between vehicles and 'vulnerable road users,' Legislator Beau Harbin says.

3 days ago

Spring cleaning: Hazardous household waste collection Saturday in Cortland

On April 11, Cortland County, along with the DEC, will collect hazardous household waste such as chemicals and oils this weekend.

3 days ago

Over $3.7 million headed to Southern Tier farms for climate resilience projects

On March 30, over $3.7 million in funding was announced for 33 farmers in the region to combat the impacts of climate change.

3 days ago

SUNY Cortland to break ground on new residence hall this summer

The new housing unit is slated for construction near the school's Professional Studies Building off Tompkins Street.

3 days ago

Disc golf season open at Greek Peak, new course coming

The 18-hole, 2-mile walking course at Hope Lake is $6 per day, per person.

3 days ago

Man who set fire that killed Binghamton firefighter receives 7-year prison sentence

On April 6, 36-year-old Patrick Shea was sentenced to 7 years behind bars for arson and manslaughter charges.

4 days ago

Minor injuries after rollover crash in Virgil

On April 5, deputies were called to I-81 in the Town of Virgil just before 4 p.m. for a box truck rollover.

4 days ago

Forecasters: Cayuga Lake at Ithaca seeing flooding

As of midnight, Cayuga Lake was at a stage of 384.1, slightly above the flood stage of 383.5 feet. 

4 days ago

Ithaca gas prices hit $4 a gallon, AAA says

Triple A says the average price of gas has reached four dollars a gallon in Ithaca, an increase of eight cents since last Monday, March 30th.

4 days ago

Homer Police officer rescues skunk in roadway

On the morning of April 3, Homer Police responded to James Street for a report that a skunk had a cup stuck on its head and was walking in circles in the roadway.

4 days ago

Riley cosponsors bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act to help farmers

The new act would require manufacturers and wholesalers to publish weekly reports on prices and quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

7 days ago

Fundraising campaign launched for Dryden family in fatal house fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of 31-year-old Katherine Gray, 30-year-old Chrissy Oralls, and Oralls' 3-year-old daughter, Paisley Wood.

7 days ago

One injured, one arrested in box truck rollover in Dryden

48-year-old Augusto Joe Alvarez Hernandez, of Philadelphia, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

7 days ago

Newfield man sentenced in counterfeit bill crime

On March 26, 38-year-old John Chaffee was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in State Prison after accepting a plea deal on a felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in Schuyler County Court.

1 week ago

Officials: Walmart brand dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets could contain lead

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, 29-oz. bags of Great Value fully cooked dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets may contain unsafe levels of lead.

1 week ago

Broome County rakes in $1.6 million from HS basketball state tournament

The recent boys' High School Basketball State Championships in Binghamton generated $1.6 million in economic impact.

1 week ago

Tompkins County Code Blue shelter to remain open through April 30

On April 1, county officials announced that the building will remain open through the end of the month.

1 week ago

Utility billing scams reported in Cortland County

According to Sheriff Mark Helms, residents have received calls from a number with a 315 or 607 area code claiming to be a NYSEG employee.

1 week ago

Troopers assist with disabled vehicle on flooded road in Cortland

On April 1, State Police were called to Cortland for a report of a disabled vehicle stuck in water on Kellogg Road, which was flooded.

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