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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.
Cortlandville board to discuss gym plans
The Planning Board will review an application from Train Hard Fitness.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well
Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Police searching for owner of abandoned boat in Cayuga County
Authorities say the boat was found on the side of a rural road in the Town of Brutus.
Ithaca board to discuss bank parking proposal
Beginnings Credit Union wants to increase parking at a busy branch.
Ithaca business owner questions need for ‘just cause’ termination law
The owner of Express Employment Professionals in Ithaca says laws already exist protecting people from wrongful termination.
Tompkins County launches video series explaining changes to SNAP benefits
Tompkins County is releasing videos to help residents navigate changes to the federal SNAP program.
YWCA Cortland names new executive director
Carrie Narrow has been named to succeed Cortland YWCA Executive Director Kelly Tobin.
Cortland man accused of buying alcohol for minors
According to State Police, Cody Caroll was driving at a high rate of speed when a 19-year-old from Moravia fell out of the back of his truck.
One injured after crash on I-81 in Homer
On August 24, Nikoli Mott was driving a water truck on Interstate 81 when the vehicle experienced a tire failure.
2 weeks ago in Sports
After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.
Cortland FD: house fire likely caused by lithium-ion battery
Three people are receiving emergency housing assistance after the home was deemed temporarily unsafe.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
Fraudulent invoice scam reported in Cortland County
The scam uses information obtained from publicly available records, frequently containing accurate personal, property, or project information in an attempt to appear credible.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
