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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Trending

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

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The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

8 hours ago in Sports

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

11 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football rolls Rochester

The Bombers held the visitors to 41 total rushing yards.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

3 days ago in Sports

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

4 days ago in Sports

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

Lifestyle

4 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Fall Creek Elementary to celebrate new playground with ribbon-cutting ceremony

On Oct. 9, ICSD officials will officially recognize the completed project.

4 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Antique Show returns to Steuben County Fairgrounds this weekend

The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10-11 in Bath.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Stray Haven receives grant for shelter upgrades

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA has received a $14,560 grant from the Fargnoli Charitable Foundation.

6 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Walk-in Care hours reduced at Guthrie Cortland

The new schedule went into effect October 4.

Entertainment

1 hour ago in Entertainment, Trending

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

Fresh

The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

11 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football rolls Rochester

The Bombers held the visitors to 41 total rushing yards.

12 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Food & Music, Local, Politics

Newfield exploring possibility of farmers’ market

A group in Newfield is collecting public opinions.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction

In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.

Local News from 607NewsNow

5 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local, Politics

Caroline board to discuss proposed zoning changes

The meeting will take place at the Caroline Town Library.

11 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Code officer in Cortland County to retire

Kevin McMahon will call it a career.

11 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football rolls Rochester

The Bombers held the visitors to 41 total rushing yards.

12 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Environment, Food & Music, Local, Politics

Newfield exploring possibility of farmers’ market

A group in Newfield is collecting public opinions.

13 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Auburn man free on $1,500 bail after rape arrest

On Oct. 5, Luke Cross was arrested following an investigation that began in March 2026.

What's Happening

Tavern on the Commons – Week 2 of the Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival

The deal goes live on Friday, October 9th at 8:00AM.

The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival Returns to Cayuga Marketplace

Each week brings a new featured business and amazing discounts!

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National

3 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.