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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

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

Cortland County farm wins $35K microenterprise grant award

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

9 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland mayor explains 8% tax rate increase

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

9 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local

Bath PD trace school threat to Geneva woman

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

9 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.

9 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.

9 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.