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State Police ID deceased woman found in Cortlandville

State Police have identified the body that was found in Cortlandville two weeks ago as 59-year-old Robin Bowman, of Findlay, Ohio.

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Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra to perform free show

The Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra will hit the stage tonight at 8:15 p.m.

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Sheriff: Newfield man found with firearms, bomb-making materials

48-year-old Ransome Vanriper is charged with 11 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in both the second and third degree and a single count of criminal possession of stolen property.

1 week ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

1 week ago in National

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

1 week ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

1 week ago in World

Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.

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Police searching for missing man in Seneca County

On December 8, deputies say 66-year-old Mark Taggerty left his job at Frazier Industrial Company in Waterloo around 9 a.m. “under suspicious conditions.”

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Barton lawmakers appoint new Planning Board member

On Dec. 8, Chris Uetwiller was appointed to the Barton Planning Board group.

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Díaz leaves Mets; Sabres snap skid

Get updates on the Mets, Buffalo Sabres, New York Knicks, Ithaca Bombers, Cornell Big Red, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

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ICSD Board of Ed holding hearing on revised district safety plan

A new districtwide safety plan is under review in the Ithaca City School District. 

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Tioga County to buy Owego property for potential county office building

Legislators voted to move forward on purchasing property including two parking lots, a former Walgreens building, and a converted residence on Main Street and Central Avenue in Owego.

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Finger Lakes Land Trust plants more than 500 trees in Enfield

On December 9, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the recent planting of 575 native trees and shrubs on a 25-acre property on their Lower Nature Preserve.

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Tubman Home National Park president, CEO dies at 72

On November 24, Karen Hill, President and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, passed away.

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Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator receives award for line-of-duty injury

On December 8, Investigator Michael Theetge received the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue.

1 week ago in Entertainment

In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.

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On this day in rock history: December 9th

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

1 week ago in Sports

Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

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Virgil man accused of brandishing knife in alleged domestic disturbance

Alex Toolan, 25, is accused of threatening a victim inside a home in Virgil with a knife during a dispute on December 5th.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment

Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season

Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.

6 hours ago in Community, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Santa’s Workshop community event to be held at GIAC Thursday

On December 18, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting Santa’s Workshop with a community stocking stuffer/gift exchange, festive games, sweet treats, and free "Nice List" certificates.