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57 minutes ago in Entertainment

Weekend top picks: Cupcake Baking Contest, Trunk or Treat, and more

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

5 hours ago in Community, Government, Local

Ulysses lawmakers seek to slash speed limit on Waterburg Road

Lawmakers in Ulysses want a lower speed limit on Waterburg Road.

5 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Foodnet Meals on Wheels and Cayuga Health partner to launch new Community Dining site for older adults

New York State residents age 60 and older will have a new Community Dining site in Tompkins County starting on October 23rd.

5 hours ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

5 hours ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

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

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

7 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Music

Wind ensemble to perform at Ithaca College

The wind ensemble will perform at Ford Hall at 7 p.m. tonight.

9 hours ago in Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football looks to extend win streak; Giants head to Denver

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.

9 hours ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan

Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.

9 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28

Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.

10 hours ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.

10 hours ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract

On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.

10 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Elmira Police officer arrested for allegedly leaking investigation information

On October 15, State Police arrested Shyonna Pacheco of the Elmira Police Department (EPD) after an investigation into misconduct.

10 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ovid Library accepting hygiene product donations through Saturday

A hygiene drive at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid runs through October 18.

11 hours ago in Community, Food Scene, Government, Local, Politics

Public comment period opens for Tioga County SNAP plan

The 2026-to-2027 Temporary Assistance and SNAP Employment Plan for Tioga County is available for public review and comment.

22 hours ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 16th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Check out the I-100…

1 day ago in Ask The Expert, Chet Osadchey

Getting chosen, found, and wanted: Your business needs all three

(607NewsNow) — The other day, I was looking for my golf travel bag. Between the basement, attic, garage, and every…

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Hangar Theatre receives $250K in state funding for renovations

Sen. Lea Webb has secured $250,000 for renovations at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.

1 day ago in Local, Regional, Sports

Vestal billiards instructor receives award

Dragon Billiards Instruction Owner Kim Young recently received the 2025 Instructor of the Year Award from the Professional Billiards Instructors Association.

1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music

Ithaca Concert Band to perform at Ithaca High School

The Ithaca Concert Band will perform at Ithaca High School’s Kulp Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

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

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

10 hours ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.

10 hours ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract

On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.