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Monday, December 11, 201712/11/2017

If you opt for this, chances are it came from China.

A: An artificial tree!

Thursday, November 16, 201711/16/2017

Charlie Daniels Talks to Chris

Chris here, I had the chance to talk to the legendary, Hall of Fame member, Charlie Daniels.  We talked about…

Wednesday, November 1, 201711/01/2017

The Mary Sue Rejection Hotline

The website The Mary Sue has created a phone number that women can give out to creepy, overly persistent guys. It’s…

Friday, October 13, 201710/13/2017

Good Stuff – Brocktober!

There’s a 7-year-old kid near Portland, Maine named Brock Chadwick who was diagnosed with brain cancer back in February.  He…

Friday, September 1, 201709/01/2017

One Of Our Heroes, Mike Parker, Reports from Texas

Mike Parker is a volunteer with the Red Cross here in Tompkins County.  He’s been dispatched to Texas to help…

Tuesday, August 15, 201708/15/2017

Almost all American flags at this place have the wrong number of stars.

A:  Disney World! That way Disney doesn’t need to perform proper flag protocols and lower all of them every night.

Monday, August 14, 201708/14/2017

In the 40’s this toy was the “Syco-Seer”. What do we call it today?

A:  The Magic 8 Ball The Magic 8-Ball failed when it first came out in the 1940s because it wasn’t…

Wednesday, July 12, 201707/12/2017

34% of American parents can say they’ve done this.

A: Finished the back- to-school shopping!

Thursday, May 25, 201705/25/2017

This well known company got its start selling pencils and postcards.

A:  Ikea!

Headlines

2 hours ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Asteri Ithaca owner faces more fines, scrutiny

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The clock is ticking for the Vecino Group. Tompkins County Environmental Health Director Skip Parr tells…

3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

NYSP: Binghamton man used baseball bat to beat victim in E-bike swap

James Lewis, 46, allegedly waited for another man on Carl Street and struck him several times with a bat when he arrived on an E-bike.

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Crews rescue hiker in Montour Falls

On April 23rd, the Watkins Glen Fire Department's Technical Rescue squad climbed down a 40-foot gorge and used a technical stretcher and rope to recover the victim.

3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

CMC named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek

The evaluation was determined using quality metrics, patient experience derived from public survey data, and a reputation score based on recommendations from healthcare professionals in maternity care.

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Authorities seek to ID owner of abandoned dog in Southport

On April 25, a dog was found in a small crate at the top of Mt. Zoar Road in Southport with a zip-lock bag of kibble and a small water bottle.

15 hours ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.