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Thursday, October 17, 201310/17/2013

The Story behind the “Saluting Soldier” photo

A photo of an injured Army Ranger saluting his commanding officer from his hospital bed is inspiring thousands of people…

Thursday, October 17, 201310/17/2013

Why airbags get stolen – Thursday Morning Funnies

Our trivia this morning dealt with 70,000 airbags being stolen from cars.  Kids are stealing them for “popcorning”. Here’s a…

Wednesday, October 16, 201310/16/2013

ICSD…6000+ Thinkers!

Today’s shirt comes from the Ithaca City School District and represents the vision and mission for the district:  Educate –…

Tuesday, October 15, 201310/15/2013

No Exit! Tuesday Morning Funnies

Ok, it’s a little long but you can’t look away when it comes to this video.  This has to be…

Monday, October 14, 201310/14/2013

Boy Dance Party! Monday Morning Funnies

Did you see the funny bit on SNL?  Bruce Willis and the guys just want to dance….VERY Funny! Watch It…

Friday, October 11, 201310/11/2013

Ever want to Drunk Dial….Congress???12…Friday Morning Funnies!

Tears will flow from laughing:  A little boy ate too much and worries about flooding the bathroom.   Did you…

Thursday, October 10, 201310/10/2013

Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Lets Twerk! Thursday Morning Funnies!

What if:  “Gravity” was a romantic comedy?   We have a precedent!  Birds and Bees Twerk too!   Get an…

Tuesday, October 8, 201310/08/2013

Have you seen the video of the Taughannock thief?

Anybody know him?  Contact the Sheriff if you have any information!  

Wednesday, October 2, 201310/02/2013

It’s a World of Crazy….5 Things for Wednesday

1.  October is National Pizza Month.  And to celebrate it, a magician named Stuart Edge ordered a bunch of pizzas…

Tuesday, October 1, 201310/01/2013

Things To Brighten Your Day – Tuesday

1.  I enjoy seeing Willie Nelson in concert, but apparently not as much as this guy….   2. Last Tuesday, two…

Headlines

2 days ago in Community, Local, Regional

Missing person located deceased in Connecticut Hill State Forest

NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) – Authorities have located a body in Connecticut Hill State Forest. On October 16, the Schuyler County…

2 days ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

2 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local

Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan

Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local

Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28

Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.

2 days ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex

Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.