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3 weeks ago

Over a million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens recalled for burn hazard

Sunbeam is warning customers that several models of its Oster French Door Countertop Ovens may experience a malfunction that can cause the oven's doors to close unexpectedly.

3 weeks ago

Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/22

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

4 weeks ago

Threats at local school districts deemed non-credible

On September 26, Superintendents at Lansing, Ithaca, Dryden, and TST BOCES all received an email suggesting a school shooting was possible at an unspecified district in the county.

4 weeks ago

Dennis drops out of Tompkins County Legislature race, endorses Dawson

In a statement to WHCU, John Dennis said he'd rather defer to Deborah Dawson's experience.

4 weeks ago

Bath Police announce arrests in November robbery

Police in Bath say 36-year-old Damian Vanvleck and 40-year-old Nathaniel Tucker robbed someone at knifepoint at a residence on West Steuben St. in November.

4 weeks ago

Broome County man charged with murder, manslaughter

New York State Police say investigators determined Nathanael Manwaring intentionally hit 41-year-old Rodney Clark with his pickup truck on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers for advisory board

The Office for the Aging (COFA) has several advisory board vacancies and is particularly interested in representation in Enfield, Ulysses, Dryden, and Caroline.

4 weeks ago

Former legislator, developers pitch Harold’s Square as alternate site for Tompkins County Center of Government

Retired lawmaker and former Legislative Chair Martha Robertson pitched Harold’s Square on the Ithaca Commons as a suitable alternative location for the Tompkins County Center of Government.

4 weeks ago

Tompkins County Legislature candidate forum Monday in Ithaca

On September 29, the Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Board of Realtors, is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum.

4 weeks ago

Cayuga Health, Meals on Wheels partner for Community Dining site at Ithaca Mall

Cayuga Health has announced a partnership with Foodnet Meals on Wheels to offer weekly Community Dining lunches at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

4 weeks ago

Health officials want to rule out rabies in Lansing dog bite incident

On September 20, a hiker was bitten on the arm at the Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve Loop Trail off of Teeter Road.

4 weeks ago

Car reported stolen in Rochester turns up in Ithaca, sheriff says

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle allegedly stolen in Monroe County ended up in Ithaca.

4 weeks ago

Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety

Jared Bentley, former head of security at Asteri Ithaca, says safety was not a main concern for the Vecino Group.

4 weeks ago

Cortland, Tioga, other counties added to state drought watch list

On September 24, despite recent rain, Cortland, Tioga, and Broome were among six new counties added to New York’s drought watch list.

4 weeks ago

Part of Buffalo Street in Ithaca shut down through late November

On September 25, crews will begin a water and sewer lines replacement project on East Buffalo Street.

4 weeks ago

Cortland YMCA to launch free program aimed at helping older adults manage arthritis

Beginning November 10, the Cortland YMCA is introducing the nationally recognized Enhance Fitness program.

4 weeks ago

ICSD receives $100k donation to establish Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund

An anonymous donation of $100,000 will give the Kulp Auditorium at IHS some major upgrades.

4 weeks ago

Cortland woman wins national grocery store sweepstakes

Lori Fritz of Cortland collected 100 items worth over $600 after winning a national sweepstakes.

4 weeks ago

TST BOCES receives Chef Anne Foundation grant for salad bar

TST BOCES is one of 161 national recipients of a grant from the Chef Anne Foundation.

4 weeks ago

NYS Health Commissioner responds to Tylenol and autism claims

NYS Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald says there is no conclusive evidence establishing a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the development of autism.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

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