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Leaders from Elmira College and SUNY Corning Community College held a ceremonial signing of a new transfer agreement between the two institutions. The agreement provides a smooth path for graduating …
The STAC Swimming and Diving All Star teams were announced last week. Once again, a pair of Golden Bears were named to the 11 person STAC Metro Division All Star list. Juniors Logan Kim and Ben Elie were named for their regular season performances. Kim, one of the tri-captains, led the Golden Bears in both the 100 Fly and 100 Back, while Elie was Vestal’s diver and top sprinter.  …
The Vestal Central School District’s Project Golden Bear committee continues its role in providing parents and guardians timely information on digital safety for children. Another free …
Latest obituaries

Sylvia Louise Perriccio, 95, of Binghamton, NY passed away July 10, 2024

Sylvia Louise Perriccio, 95, of Binghamton, NY passed away July 10, 2024. She was devoted to her family.  She was predeceased by; her brother Eugean in 2021, her parents, Joseph and …

Kaelyn Rebecca Mohr,32, of Conklin, July 11, 2024

Kaelyn Rebecca Mohr gained her angels wings on July 11, 2024, slipping away peacefully at her home in Conklin surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kaelyn was a lifelong warrior of Rett …

Donald C. Staub of Conklin

Donald C. Staub, 81, of Conklin passed away June 29, 2024.  Don was predeceased by his brother, Bill "Tunker" Staub.  He is survived by: his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce (Krissel); one …

Mildred Marie Minster of Binghamton

Mildred Marie Minster, 87, of Binghamton, NY passed away on June 8, 2024.  Full obituary will be posted. Services will be private. Please express condolences online at …

Thomas F. Crossett of Johnson City

Thomas F. Crossett, 86, of Johnson City fell into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 20th, 2024. He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Kingsley. He is …

Concetta (Connie) Assunta Masel, 90, of Binghamton

Concetta (Connie) Assunta Masel, 90, of Binghamton, peacefully passed away Friday June 14, 2024. She is predeceased by: her parents, Frank & Anna (Gasser) Garfi; and her brothers, Salvatore and …

Donald Morgan Wood, 83, of Endwell, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024.

Donald Morgan Wood, 83, of Endwell, beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024. He was a kind soul and a vibrant light in our lives that will never be …

Keith Juttner, 69, of Whitney Point

Keith Juttner, 69, of Whitney Point died Tuesday June 11, 2024.  He is survived by; his daughter, Ali Juttner, brother, Kenneth Juttner; sister, Diane Malesko; many aunts, uncles, cousins …
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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home

(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …

Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …

The 5 most popular international summer travel destinations in 2024

Airalo compiled a ranking of the five most popular international summer travel destinations using information from Google Flights.

Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable

(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.

Netflix cancels cheapest plan as subscribers have to choose

Giant Freakin Robot reports that Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free subscription tier for existing subscribers and asking them to choose a new plan to stay tuned into the world's largest streamer.

How does sleep affect the weight loss journey? We asked a husband-and-wife team of medical experts

(BPT) - As a sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Christopher J. Allen knows well the importance of sleep health, which is not only defined by the number of hours the individual sleeps, but also the …

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification to Category 5 is alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Hurricane Beryl hit the island of Carriacou, Grenada, on July 1, 2024, with 150 mph sustained winds. NOAA Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly intensify, growing quickly from …