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Wednesday, August 6, 201408/06/2014

Good Stuff: The new answer to: “Doc, will I still be able to play piano?”

A 68-year-old named Richard Mangino lost both of his hands AND feet to an infection in 2002.  But in 2011,…

Tuesday, August 5, 201408/05/2014

The “I Don’t Look Good Naked” Song!

Here you go!

Monday, August 4, 201408/04/2014

Good Stuff: A Nice Lady Saves “Lady”

 Back in 2012, a black lab named Lady ended up at an animal shelter in Sedan, Kansas after her owner…

Monday, July 28, 201407/28/2014

Good Stuff: The Returned Marine Flag.

 Earlier this month, a couple named Lanie and Walter Brown went to a flea market in Hemphill, Texas, about 170…

Friday, July 25, 201407/25/2014

Joey Chestnut on the “Spiedie Eating Contest”

The first ever “Spiedie Eating Contest” is at Tioga Downs Saturday. Joey Chestnut, 8 time winner of Nathan’s Hot Dog…

Friday, July 18, 201407/18/2014

Lonnie Park, Jamie Otis and “Married at First Sight”

Local favorite Lonnie Park composed music for the new reality show “Married at First Sight” which features Jamie Otis from…

Friday, July 18, 201407/18/2014

Gay Hollywood Huddle July 18

Tuesday, July 8, 201407/08/2014

Apparently People Don’t Want You To Do What You Want…

Here’s the results of that survey we told you about this morning.  Don’t get me wrong…I TOTALLY disagree with this…

Wednesday, June 25, 201406/25/2014

Here’s that video of Dad and his daughter dancing

 There’s a YouTube video of a 12-year-old girl who’s disabled, DANCING with her dad at a beauty pageant.  She has…

Wednesday, June 18, 201406/18/2014

Here’s that App that tells you where you should live based on your opinions

It comes from the Washington Post      

Headlines

6 hours ago in Environment, Local, Politics

Preble OKs temporary bans on solar, wind energy systems

The moratoriums give more time to revise regulations and study environmental impacts.

7 hours ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

7 hours ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

8 hours ago in Business, Fall Guide, Local

Plato’s Closet in Ithaca offers vouchers for savings on clothing and accessories

A new Cayuga Marketplace deal can save you money on gently used clothing and accessories at the Plato's Closet in Ithaca.

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer to host Binghamton

Skies are expected to be cloudy during the game.

10 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Proposed joint fire district in Dryden would save money, Leifer says

The town of Dryden will hold a public hearing on Oct. 1.