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3 weeks ago in National
Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
Cameron man charged with 4 felonies, including welfare fraud
54-year-old James Brutsman, of Cameron, collected nearly $3,400 in benefits from the Steuben County Department of Social Services.
3 weeks ago in World
Munich Airport temporarily shut after drone sightings, another mysterious overflight in EU airspace
Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.
3 weeks ago in Community, Local
Barton bridge sees temporary 16-ton limit
The Reniff Road bridge in Barton has been down posted to a 16-ton weight limit until maintenance is performed.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
Making only his 15th major league start, Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher
Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, second-year catcher Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local
29th Annual World of Skills Job Fair coming to Ithaca
The 29th Annual World of Skills Job Fair is taking place on Wednesday, October 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hotel Ithaca.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory
Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night when they traveled south on a short week without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers to face the surging Los Angeles Rams.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references
For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.
3 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Newark Valley Apple Festival to feature ice cream, pie
The Newark Valley Apple Festival is happening this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
3 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Waverly Historical Society to honor 10-year anniversary
The Waverly Historical Society will honor its 10-year anniversary on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics
Tobin voices concern about Cortland salaries, Parker school
Former mayor Brian Tobin raised his concern about a Cortland Common Council vote in May on salary increases.
Yankees eliminate Red Sox; Giants head to New Orleans
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local, National, Politics
Mannion requests a halt to his pay until shutdown ends
Ahead of the government shutdown, Mannion sent a letter to the congressional chief administrative officer asking for his salary to be withheld until the shutdown ends.
3 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Public hearings next week in Ithaca and Binghamton on proposed NYSEG rate hikes
State Senator Lea Webb wants District 52 residents to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding NYSEG’s proposed double-digit rate increases.
3 weeks ago in Community, Environment, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local
Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants
The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.
3 weeks ago in Community, Local
Woman suffers non-life-threatening injury in Harford rollover
On October 2, deputies responded to Route 221 in Harford just before 7 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash near Liddington Hill Road.
