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7 days ago in World
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.
7 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games
Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Cortland mayor blames budget for delay in union contract vote
The Common Council has twice delayed a vote on accepting an updated deal for workers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. seeks MVP recognition
A slugger for the Yankees has high hopes for the 2026 season.
SUNY Cortland student recognized by President Obama
Sophomore and physical education major Ikenna Okoye was the main focus of a social media post by the former president on February 6.
Ovid crash sends 5 to hospital
On February 11, multiple agencies were called to County Road 131 just before 7 a.m. for a 2-vehicle, head-on collision.
Applications open for upcoming IPD officer exam
The City of Ithaca has posted the upcoming civil service exam for police officers.
Cortland woman accused of using counterfeit bills at Homer business
On Feb. 3, Homer Police arrested Rose Moody for felony criminal possession of a forged instrument and misdemeanor petit larceny.
Lansing community mourns loss of school counselor
On February 11, Middle School Counselor Tanya Thompson passed away, Superintendent Chris Pettograsso announced on Facebook.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title
Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.
1 week ago in National
Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court
Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.
1 week ago in Sports
Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in an Olympic-record time
Jordan Stolz pictured this moment most of his life, ever since he was 5 and learning to skate on a frozen pond in his Wisconsin backyard after falling in love with speedskating while watching the 2010 Winter Olympics on TV — and hoping to one day step atop the podium himself.
BorgWarner secures record number of awards, announces series of contracts
BorgWarner (BWA) has announced a series of contracts with North American and European OEMs.
Free continuing education credits for Tompkins County clinicians sponsored by The Sophie Fund
Healthcare professionals in Tompkins County can register for a two-day online training in suicide prevention, with free registration sponsored by The Sophie Fund.
Preble introduces office hours with town supervisor, deputy supervisor
The Town of Preble is introducing office hours with Town Supervisor Nate Shirley and Deputy Supervisor Michelle Baker.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture
Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.
1 week ago in Sports
LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors
LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.
1 week ago in Sports
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
