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4 weeks ago

Locke man wanted on gun charge taken into custody in Cortland County

56-year-old Theodore Strauf, who had an outstanding warrant in Cayuga County, was taken into custody during a traffic stop in Cortland County.

4 weeks ago

Cortland County seeks nominations for poet laureate

The Cortland County Legislature is now accepting nominations for the next poet laureate.

4 weeks ago

Cortland PD warns of speeding violation text scam

The Cortland Police Department says residents have received texts claiming to be an "Official Speeding Violation Notice."

4 weeks ago

Cortlandville man left dogs outside in January cold, deputies say

55-year-old Michael Homza is charged with overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals in Cortlandville.

1 month ago

Ithaca man charged in fatal Schuyler County crash

18-year-old Michael Blake, Jr. was arraigned Tuesday in Schuyler County Court on charges of second-degree manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter.

1 month ago

More Cayuga Health nurses join new union

23 nurses at the Cayuga Cancer Center and 14 nurses at Cayuga Health Surgicare are joining Cayuga United CWA.

1 month ago

Bookstore and tap room combo coming to Cortland Corset Building

MoJoe's Book and Brew is looking to open its doors in the Cortland Corset Building in the late summer or early fall of 2026.

1 month ago

Riley forms Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus to fight energy affordability crisis

On January 23, Congressman Josh Riley launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.

1 month ago

Man accused of throwing severed deer head at protestors charged with disorderly conduct

36-year-old Antonio Pizzuto allegedly tossed a deer head out of his pickup truck at a group of demonstrators in Lafayette.

1 month ago

Convicted Cortland man found guilty of criminal mischief

On January 27, 52-year-old Drahcir Patterson was found guilty of felony criminal mischief.

1 month ago

WHCU Sports 1-28-26

Find updates on the Buffalo Bills, Cortland Red Dragons, New York Rangers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

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