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Monday, November 11, 202411/11/2024

Plastic surgery trend: People want this nose!

A:  They want the nose of a Who.

Tuesday, October 15, 202410/15/2024

46% of people say you’re never too old for this.

A:  Trick or Treating!

Thursday, October 3, 202410/03/2024

Sunday in the Country This Week: September 22, 2024

In Sunday in the Country

Hey Country Fans, We’ve developed this section of the site to keep you updated on what’s going on with the…

Wednesday, October 2, 202410/02/2024

How to get help to those impacted by Helene

The recent hurricanes have hit Asheville, North Carolina, and Buncombe County hard, leaving countless families in desperate need. Now’s the…

Monday, September 30, 202409/30/2024

50% of driver’s say they’ve given up on this.

A:  Parallel Parking!

Thursday, September 26, 202409/26/2024

70% of football fans like this as much as much or more than the game.

A: The tailgate party!

Thursday, September 19, 202409/19/2024

My Conversation with Dillon Carmichael

Here’s the full conversation with one of the brightest new stars in Country! Enjoy!  (And grab some tickets here for…

Wednesday, September 18, 202409/18/2024

This is what people say is the 2nd thing they’d do as a lottery winner

A:  Get a Divorce! #1 was “Start a Business”

Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

In 1972 this actor was drafted in the 17th round of the NFL draft

A:  John Wayne It was the Atlanta Falcons that did it. The Duke was 64 years old and they wanted…

Monday, July 8, 202407/08/2024

Most men have this article of clothing, only 28% use it.

A:  A suit!

Headlines

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

Cortland County farm wins $35K microenterprise grant award

Updated

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

3 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

Updated

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

3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

Updated

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

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.