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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 Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

2 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

3 days ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

State Sen. Webb issues statement on recent threat and arrest

On June 23, State Police arrested 49-year-old James Crosby and charged him with making a terroristic threat following a Facebook comment targeting Webb in which he said, “I’d be proud to hang her from a tree” on a Juneteenth-related post.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 days ago in Community, Local

No injuries in Preble trailer fire

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says a cause of Friday's fire at a Preble trailer park is unknown.

3 days ago in Crime, Local, Regional

Authorities identify victims in fatal Endwell motel fire

During a press conference, The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Captain Lucas Anthony shared the identities of the victims of those killed in the blaze at the Knights Inn in Endwell.