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1 month ago in Entertainment
‘Weapons’ maintains top spot in second weekend, scaring off newcomer ‘Nobody 2’
"Weapons" scared its way to the top of the box office in its debut and managed to stay there during its second weekend, beating out "Freakier Friday" and newcomer "Nobody 2."
1 month ago in Entertainment
Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme
Singer Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme in which he leveraged his fame to dupe sellers into giving him luxury items that he then never paid for.
1 month ago in World
Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests
Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.
1 month ago in National, Trending
Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast
A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.
1 month ago in Trending, World
Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order
Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season.
1 month ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Crews search for missing person on Cayuga Lake, one rescued
One person is still missing after a canoe capsized on Cayuga Lake on August 17th around 1:30 a.m.
1 month ago in Environment, Government, Local, Real Estate
Owego considers leasing ‘green’ properties
The Board of Trustees in Owego is looking at leasing “green” properties to residents.
Bills lay egg in preseason; Yankees sweep Cardinals
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
1 month ago in Community, Education, Local
Cortland’s school district splits cell phone rule for high school, junior high
The Cortland Enlarged City School District is taking a layered approach to implementing a state-mandated smartphone ban.
1 month ago in Community, Crime, Local
Thefts from parked vehicles rising in Ithaca, IPD says
The Ithaca Police Department is reporting rising incidents of thefts from parked vehicles.
1 month ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
State launches searchable database for public school bell-to-bell smartphone ban policies
On August 14, Governor Hochul launched a website that provides access to each school’s policy on smartphone bans.
1 month ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
CFWO annual grant cycle open in Tompkins County
The City Federation of Women’s Organizations' (CFWO) annual grant cycle is open with applications due by Friday, September 26th.
1 month ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local
Webb to host office hours Monday afternoon in Ithaca
State Senator Lea Webb is set to host her Community Office Hours and Immunization Awareness Event this afternoon.
1 month ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Richford receives state funding for Rawley Park work
On August 14th, Governor Hochul announced that the Town of Richford will receive $27,000 to replace the roof of the large pavilion at Rawley Park.
1 month ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Mexican/Italian specialty grocery store opens in Homer
On August 14th, Milagros Authentic Market hosted the Cortland Chamber and celebrated its grand opening.
