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Tioga County to buy Owego property for potential county office building

Legislators voted to move forward on purchasing property including two parking lots, a former Walgreens building, and a converted residence on Main Street and Central Avenue in Owego.

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Finger Lakes Land Trust plants more than 500 trees in Enfield

On December 9, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the recent planting of 575 native trees and shrubs on a 25-acre property on their Lower Nature Preserve.

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Tubman Home National Park president, CEO dies at 72

On November 24, Karen Hill, President and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, passed away.

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Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator receives award for line-of-duty injury

On December 8, Investigator Michael Theetge received the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue.

1 week ago in Entertainment

In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.

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On this day in rock history: December 9th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Cream, The Moody…

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Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

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Virgil man accused of brandishing knife in alleged domestic disturbance

Alex Toolan, 25, is accused of threatening a victim inside a home in Virgil with a knife during a dispute on December 5th.

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NYSP make arrest in Cortland County rape investigation

On December 5, State Police arrested 22-year-old Logan Boliver, of Fayetteville, following an investigation that began in November.

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Cayuga Heights to host public hearing at fire station

The Board of Trustees and the Planning Board in Cayuga Heights are reviewing paperwork for a townhouse development on East Upland Road.

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Rodent activity on the rise: Hidden dangers every homeowner should know

Rodents can cause serious health concerns as well as structural issues, learn how to combat them this season.

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Ithaca pursues new deer damage permit

On Dec. 8, the Ithaca Town Board voted to apply for a new deer damage permit that would allow deer to be harvested in February and March of 2026.

1 week ago in World

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.

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Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.

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Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.

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Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.

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Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn't know how he'll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia's world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley's family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state. But some of his school friends live as far as 70 kilometers (43 miles) away.

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Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.

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How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society.

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Sabres extend losing streak; Knicks travel to Toronto

Find updates on the Buffalo Sabres, Cornell Red, New York Knicks, Buffalo Bills, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

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Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

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Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

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Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.

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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

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US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.