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Community Champions: Oxford American Legion’s Impactful Blood Drives
The Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 in Oxford has had a longstanding tradition of hosting blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross for over two decades. The unwavering commitment of Post 376 to community service has resulted in a significant increase in blood donations, leading to a recent recognition from the American Red Cross for the Legion's outstanding achievements in 2023.
12-year-old boy hit grand slam at baseball tournament days before fatal plane crash
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WNCT) — A 12-year-old Georgia boy was captured on video hitting a grand slam during a baseball game just days before he and his family died in a plane crash while returning home from a tournament in upstate New York. Footage provided by a relative shows young James Ryan Van Epps’s triumphant moment […]
Syracuse woman was just visiting a friend when she died in arson fire: ‘My baby is gone’
Syracuse, N.Y. – It was 12:52 a.m. when the phone rang. Shirlisa Baker Speights wasn’t sure at first who was calling, but quickly learned it was a police officer who needed her to come to a hospital. They said her daughter had died and she needed to identify her.
Waverly motorcyclist, passenger seriously injured in Tioga County, Pa. crash
A New York state motorcycle driver and a passenger were seriously injured Sunday in a crash on Route 660 in Tioga County, Pa., about five miles south of Mansfield. Pennsylvania State Police said a 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide driven by Jeremy M. Bowman-Sheltz, 37, of Waverly, N.Y. crashed at approximately 11 a.m. on a curved section of Route 660, about 550 feet east of Mack Road in the town of Covington. ...
Get Ready For DINO-mite Adventure At New York State Fair
Go back in time, all the way back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth for one DINO-mite time at the New York State Fair. DINOSAUR EXPEDITION, an interactive, educational experience is coming back to the New York State Fair this summer for all 13 days. And it's all free with your admission ticket.
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Orange County Monday night
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:25 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Orange County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:25 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Walden, moving northeast at 35 mph," states...
Upstate NY storms: ‘Increasing confidence’ for damaging winds, torrential rain today
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Forecasters are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of damaging thunderstorms this afternoon, less than a week after seven tornadoes slammed Upstate New York. “There is increasing confidence that an area of strong thunderstorms will move across the region this afternoon and evening,” the National Weather Service’s...
Experts Want New Yorkers to Turn off Air Conditioners at Night
Some experts are in hot water for telling people to shut the AC off at night because it's bad for their health and wallets. Talk about an odd time to make this information public.... The National Weather Service is warning Central New York of extreme heat this week and is...
Saturday “Big Money” Powerball Winner In New York
The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning Powerball ticket was sold in New York from Saturday's drawing. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which it means that it claimed the 3rd place prize of $50,000. Saturday's winning Powerball numbers...
July 20-21: 52nd Can-Am Festival in Sackets Harbor
52nd Can-Am Festival hosted by the Village of Sackets Harbor and Town of Hounsfield will take place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, in Sackets Harbor. Day 1: Saturday, July 20: Day 2: Sunday, July 21: Additional information is available HERE.
Cortland Weather Outlook: Tuesday, July 16
FUNFLICKS BRINGS THE DRIVE-IN TO YOU. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!. Your Cortland County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024:. Thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon as a cold front approaches the region. It will be warm and muggy again today with temperatures steadily rising through the morning and into...
Did You Know? Hudson Valley Mobile Detailing Can Shine Your Car In Your Own Driveway
Hudson Valley Mobile Detailing, based in Poughkeepsie, has been dedicated to delivering top-tier automotive detailing services since its establishment in 2014. Specializing in convenience and quality, they offer a streamlined service menu designed to cater to various car care needs. Whether customers require a basic wash and wax or a...
Groton Man Leads Police on Vehicle and Foot Pursuit, Charged with Multiple Felonies
On the morning of Wednesday, July 10, Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police officers led a police chase and foot pursuit that resulted in a wanted man being arrested and charged with numerous felonies. At around 8:34 a.m., Sheriff's Deputies and Dryden Police witnessed a wanted man, identified as...
Ithaca woman injured in Brooktondale scooter accident
BROOKTONDALE, NY (CortacaToday) — State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a scooter. Troopers say Marissa McKown was riding a scooter Sunday evening on North Lounsberry Road in Brooktondale when, for reasons unknown, she went off the road and struck a ditch. The 44-year-old Ithaca woman is reportedly...
Cortland Police Officer Witnesses Drug Deal – Arrest Man Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth
On Thursday, July 11th, an investigation by the Cortland Police Department was being conducted near the Speedway on Port Watson Street in the City of Cortland. During the investigation, an officer was able to witness a drug sale taking place. One person was taken into custody, identified as 31 year...
NY weather update: New York under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday night
On Monday at 8:56 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 p.m. for Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego and Sullivan counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately...
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