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Friday, August 10, 201808/10/2018

Garth did a demo of “Friends in Low Places” for this Country star.

A:  George Strait!!

Tuesday, July 31, 201807/31/2018

Out of 6 per day, what is the most common fight for parents and kids?

A:  Cleaning their plate!  

Wednesday, July 25, 201807/25/2018

This person listens an average of 11 seconds before interrupting you.

A:  Your doctor!

Tuesday, July 24, 201807/24/2018

“Castaway” is coming to TV, we have a local contestant!

Sawyer Brown, (no relation to the band) is on a new ABC TV show called “Castaway”.  Think of it as…

Wednesday, July 18, 201807/18/2018

Park Police Exam is Coming Up-Here’s What You Need To Know

The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a rewarding law enforcement career in the New York…

Thursday, July 12, 201807/12/2018

In the 60’s, NASA bought this for $5.50 at Sears!

A:  The flag they set on the moon! Here’s the details to back it up

Wednesday, July 11, 201807/11/2018

Two thirds of people 25-34 use one of these just once a day.

A:  Pen or pencil! Two-thirds of young adults use a pen or pencil less than once a day and 26%…

Thursday, July 5, 201807/05/2018

Eight percent of women say they’ll NEVER use one of these!

A:  Port-a-potty!

Monday, July 2, 201807/02/2018

Half of American women and a quarter of men say they’d eat this.

A: Veggie Burgers!

Headlines

5 hours ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Cortland County farm wins $35K microenterprise grant award

Dylan Barber Farm in Marathon won a microenterprise grant award for $35,000 in a unanimous vote.

5 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

In the 2026 budget adopted last week by the Cortland Common Council, property taxes are going up eight percent, double what was expected.

5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

A call to Steuben County 911 on Dec. 19 making unspecified threats to the Bath Central School District was traced back to Carrie McChesney.

6 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

City of Ithaca parking rates to increase January 5

In 2026, the hourly rate for on-street parking in the ParkMobile/electronic pay station zones will increase to $2.50 per hour.

6 hours ago in Business, Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

With pool closed for repairs, Cortland YMCA partners with SUNY Cortland for swimming

SUNY Cortland is allowing YMCA members to use the Student Life Center pool while repairs are happening at the YMCA.

6 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Advocacy Center office closed for holidays, services still available

Beginning today, December 19th, the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County’s administrative office is shut down for the holidays.