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Homer Police officer rescues skunk in roadway

On the morning of April 3, Homer Police responded to James Street for a report that a skunk had a cup stuck on its head and was walking in circles in the roadway.

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Riley cosponsors bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act to help farmers

The new act would require manufacturers and wholesalers to publish weekly reports on prices and quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

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What to know about getting your home’s windows replaced

The life span of home windows is, on average, between 15 and 50 years, with most reaching the upper limits of their life expectancy at around 20 years.

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Fundraising campaign launched for Dryden family in fatal house fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of 31-year-old Katherine Gray, 30-year-old Chrissy Oralls, and Oralls' 3-year-old daughter, Paisley Wood.

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SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse struggling as conference play begins, Ithaca looms

The Cortland men's lacrosse team is looking to turn their season around as they face off against Potsdam tonight at 4 p.m.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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Financial reporting sees improvement in Marathon

The Town of Marathon was recently audited by the New York State Comptroller's Office.

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Village of Spencer seeks groundskeeper

The Village of Spencer is seeking someone to mow lawns at municipal buildings and Nichols Park Pond.

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One injured, one arrested in box truck rollover in Dryden

48-year-old Augusto Joe Alvarez Hernandez, of Philadelphia, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

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Newfield man sentenced in counterfeit bill crime

On March 26, 38-year-old John Chaffee was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in State Prison after accepting a plea deal on a felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in Schuyler County Court.

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Syracuse Mets to host first fireworks show of season

The Syracuse Mets host the Toledo Mud Hens today at 4:05 p.m.

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Officials: Walmart brand dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets could contain lead

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, 29-oz. bags of Great Value fully cooked dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets may contain unsafe levels of lead.

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Broome County rakes in $1.6 million from HS basketball state tournament

The recent boys' High School Basketball State Championships in Binghamton generated $1.6 million in economic impact.

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Tompkins County Code Blue shelter to remain open through April 30

On April 1, county officials announced that the building will remain open through the end of the month.

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Utility billing scams reported in Cortland County

According to Sheriff Mark Helms, residents have received calls from a number with a 315 or 607 area code claiming to be a NYSEG employee.

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Troopers assist with disabled vehicle on flooded road in Cortland

On April 1, State Police were called to Cortland for a report of a disabled vehicle stuck in water on Kellogg Road, which was flooded.

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Strong wind a factor in fatal Dryden fire, officials say

Officials say strong winds accelerated the spread of the fire that claimed the lives of three people on April 1 at 321 Cortland Road.

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Take control of your sexual health: STI/STD Awareness Month

Annual visits boost public health initiatives by reducing the spread of diseases, catching illnesses early, and helping communities by reporting infectious disease outbreaks to local governments.

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Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

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NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

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Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.