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Stacey Alexander  55, of Binghamton, NY, passed away June 26, 2025.  If Stacey had been alive in Ancient Greece, she would have been a philosopher. If she had lived during the time of …

Virginia Elizabeth Castle, 100, of Blatchley, NY went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025. She is survived by her children, John Carsten Bolte III, Rev. Lynn E. Samaan, and Dr. Mark E. Bolte, …
That describes The Susquehanna Valley Central School District’s Inaugural “Kick It for Cans” fundraiser, to be held Wednesday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Francis P. Donnelly …

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Latest obituaries

Thomas G. Smallcomb of Apalachin, NY

Thomas G. Smallcomb, 80, of Apalachin, NY, passed away June 15, 2025. It is with great sadness that we announce, Thomas G. Smallcomb, Jr ascended to heaven on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. …

Kenneth L. Lee of Conklin, NY

Kenneth Lee Obituary Kenneth L. Lee, 89, of Conklin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away following a long battle with Alzheimer's Sunday, June 15, 2025.  He …

Thomas Peter Desimone of Baldwinsville, NY

Thomas Peter Desimone, 75 of Baldwinsville, passed away on June 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on December 15, 1949, in Binghamton, Tom was a graduate of Susquehanna …

"Jack" Gaylord Olmstead of Vestal, NY

Gaylord Raymond “Jack” Olmstead, 88, of Vestal, NY, passed away on June 3, 2025. Known forever as "Jack" by his friends. He was born in Montrose, PA, he graduated from Syracuse University …

LaVerta M. Van Winkle

LaVerta M. Van Winkle, 96, of Vestal, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born on March 20, 1929, LaVerta was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Pierce) Swackhammer. LaVerta's memory will be …

Verdell Peeples of Binghamton, NY

Verdell Pennymon Peeples, 74, of Binghamton, NY, passed away on June 6, 2025. Born in Perry, Georgia, she started her family and later settled in Detroit, MI, where she met her husband, Mr. Walter …

Svetlana Sverdlova of Windsor/Binghamton

Svetlana Sverdlova, 85, of Binghamton, NY, was born on September 25, 1939, and passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. Svetlana was preceded in death by her husband Oleg Vaynman, and is survived by …

Timothy E. Lorson of Vestal

Timothy E. Lorson, 84, of Vestal NY, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Memorial Day May 26, 2025.  He was predeceased by; his parents, Ralph and Marie Lorson; sister, Martha …

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Running 5 minutes a day can add 3 years to your life

Hone Health reports that running just 5-10 minutes daily can increase life expectancy by three years, promoting better health and longevity.
The Tour de France is one of the most physically taxing sporting feats imaginable.

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.
Lionel Messi celebrates with fans after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup championship in 2022 in Qatar.

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Cyber-safe summer: How to travel smart and stay secure

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Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean

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