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2 weeks ago

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 8/18

Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.

3 weeks ago

Crews tackle loader fire at Cortland dairy farm

On August 21, the McLean Fire Department was called to Fouts Farm on Route 222 around 3 p.m. for a reported barn fire.

3 weeks ago

Update: Missing Canandaigua teen found, police say

Police say 15-year-old Jazmine Snyder was last seen around 10 p.m. on August 19 in the City of Canandaigua.

3 weeks ago

Weekend top picks: Silent Movie Under the Stars, Cookie Contest Fundraiser, and more

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

3 weeks ago

SUNY Cortland welcomes class of ’29 amid record application year

According to the college, 18,355 first-year students applied for the fall semester, which is a record.

3 weeks ago

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Tioga County woman

Rebecca Longo, of Apalachin, is charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance.

3 weeks ago

Fatal fire under investigation in Odessa

On August 21st, Sheriff's deputies were called to 204 College Avenue in the Village around 4:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca man indicted on murder charge in July stabbing death

25-year-old Autreyu Massaline was indicted by the Tompkins County Grand Jury on August 21st.

3 weeks ago

NASCAR to move WGI Cup Series to May in 2026

On April 20th, NASCAR announced that its 2026 Go Bowling at the Glen event will take place from May 8th to May 10th.

3 weeks ago

DEC approves 5-year permit for Cargill Salt Mine

A five-year renewal on Cargill's Cayuga Salt Mine permit will allow Cargill to continue flooding an abandoned area beneath Cayuga Lake.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca College may settle COVID-19 related lawsuit

Ithaca College may settle on a class action lawsuit filed by a student after they switched to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County dispatcher named Telecommunicator of the Year by Atlantic region peers

Department of Emergency Response (DoER) dispatcher Patrick Harris has been named Telecommunicator of the Year.

3 weeks ago

Cortlandville man accused of strangling, cutting victim in domestic dispute

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says 57-year-old James Plaches strangled and cut someone with a knife during an altercation.

3 weeks ago

IC eliminates VP of Marketing Communications position in cost-cutting move

Ithaca College will eliminate the position of Vice President for Marketing Communications later this month.

3 weeks ago

Crews rescue hiker from State Forest trail in Lapeer

On August 19, multiple agencies responded to a report of a man who fell while hiking with his wife around 11:30 a.m. in Lapeer.

3 weeks ago

YMCA to host “Pop-Up and Play” event in Ithaca on August 22

On Friday, August 22, the YMCA will host a free family event at the YMCA of Ithaca from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Crews tackle brush fire in Newfield

On April 19, members of the Newfield Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire "with a large amount of smoke in the area."

3 weeks ago

Fall service schedule in effect at TCAT

With student move-in underway at all local colleges, the TCAT seasonal route schedule is in effect.

3 weeks ago

Construction to shutter part of road at Cornell through Summer 2026

Beginning today, Hoy Road is closed to all traffic between Campus Road and the Duffield loading dock entrance.

3 weeks ago

Ithaca man receives 25 to life for wife’s murder

On August 19, 44-year-old Ahmed Abed was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for second-degree murder.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

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