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Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024

Survey said: This is the 11th most important invention ever!

A:  Radio! Happy World Radio Day!!

Tuesday, January 30, 202401/30/2024

We think it’s round but it’s actually lemon-shaped. What?

A:  The Moon!

Wednesday, January 17, 202401/17/2024

Good Stuff: My Friend Carol is a Champion!

Carol Mallison is a tireless Champion of Ithaca. From her years as director of McGraw house, to endless projects and…

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Local Firefighter is On A Mission

Amanda Brayton will be travelling to Malawi in June.  The mission is to help train and support firefighters in that…

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

“Impractical Jokers'” Joe Gatto Interview

Joe Gatto is at the State on Friday, December 1st.   Joe stopped by the Wake Up Q to give Chris…

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Tik-Tok hack: Put this in the fridge instead of baking soda.

A:  Toilet paper!

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Hall of Famer: Patty Loveless!

In Sunday in the Country

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Hall of Famer: Tanya Tucker!!

In Sunday in the Country

Monday, October 16, 202310/16/2023

Performances We Love: Galveston!

In Sunday in the Country

Not just Glen Campbell, add Steve Wariner for a great performance!!

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Performances We Love: Seven Spanish Angels

In Sunday in the Country

Fun Facts

It’s said that this toy was invented in 500BC. You can buy one for $5.

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Two people have died from their injuries after a tractor trailer crash on September 8th in Nichols.

18 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland PD investigating teen brawl at football game

On September 5, officers were called to the Cortland High School football game for a verbal altercation between two groups of teenagers around 7:30 p.m.