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Black History Month events at SUNY Cortland

Here are some of the upcoming Black History Month events at SUNY Cortland: • The History of the Harlem Globetrotters – The seminar will go from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.on Wednesday in Dowd …

Reservations open for Marathon trivia contest

The annual Tioughnioga Trivia Contest & Dinner is 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at Reilly’s Café, 8 E Main St., Marathon. This event is a fundraiser for the Marathon Area Historical Society. …

Closings and Delays

Here is what is closed or delayed Feb. 14, 2025: Others ARC of Madison-Cortland -- Closed

Cortland counts down to Centro switch

Centro — which is taking over Cortland County’s transit system — is preparing for a March 8 open house, at which the company expects to begin hiring drivers, as Cortland County …
Today in features
Lorelei Hill, Mark Elliott and Remy Jensen rehearse a scene last spring in "The Outsiders," which played at Homer High School. This year, audiences at school shows can have a role in selecting winners for Cortland Repertory Theatre's Pavilion Awards.
You have a role in school theater awards
The audiences will determine the standout performers at shows this spring across the greater Cortland area. Two students from each production will receive Audience’s Outstanding …
Who knew blue cheese dip could be so simple? Never mind making it for the Super Bowl, it's even better with a documentary.
Dip good enough for the Superbowl, or a documentary
Apparently there’s this thing every January or February. A bunch of guys in armor run at each other at full speed in what seems to be a regimented game of keep-away. It’s called the …
Jon Majka works on an oil painting with the working title "Futility" in his studio at the Cortland Corset Building.
‘Sometimes the ball weighs 20,000 pounds’
Jon Majka will open his first solo show today at the Cortland Corset Factory in an exhibit showcasing his “memento mori” inspired work – a latin phrase meaning “remember you …
Gals can create a mosaic for Galentine's Day, along with a variety of other activities to celebrate female friends the day before Valentine's Day.
Spend Galentine’s Day making memories with your girls
Feb. 14 is for your significant other, but Feb. 13 is Galentine’s Day – a day to spend with the special ladies in your life. The holiday was created on the NBC show “Parks and …
What do you do when you get a bag of spinach when you wanted a bag of lettuce? Casserole.
The best mistake you can eat
It started with a mistake. I had visited one of my favorite farmers and grabbed what I thought was a bag of salad greens. It turns out it was spinach — tasty and fresh and all that, but …
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Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. …
Death notices
Edwards — Kathleen C. Edwards, 67, of Venice, died on Feb. 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the United Church of Genoa. Friends may call from 1 to 2 …
Warner — Carlton John Warner, 86, of Locke, died on Feb. 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Ave., Groton. A calling …
Spicer — Douglas W. Spicer, 65, of Richford, died on Feb. 11, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Sunset Memorial Services LLC.
Votra — Timothy Votra, 65, died on Feb. 4, 2025. A prayer service will be held March 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Cortland. Central New York Cremation Service is caring for the …
Sports

Lines wins sectional title for Homer boys wrestling

Homer's Hunter Lines, center left, stands atop the podium at the Section III Division II championships Saturday at Onondaga Community College.
SYRACUSE –– Homer’s Hunter Lines leaped into his coaches’ arms as the final whistle blew in the third round of the Section III Division II boys’ 138-pound sectional …
Cincinnatus' Allyson St. Germain prepares to hit the ball Saturday at Central Valley Academy.

‘They just win’

ILION –– Maddie Pittsley got the ball and stepped to the service line with her team’s season on the line. After battling serving struggles all day, the junior needed to get her …

Baylor hits 1K, Mulvaney wins 300th in same week

MORAVIA –– Joe Baylor came over the top of a screen at the top of the key Friday night, saw an opening and let a 3-pointer fly. It was hard to tell what was smoother –– …
Marathon's Camdyn Kashuba brings the ball up the court Friday night at Moravia High School.

Moravia boys basketball runs away from Marathon

MORAVIA –– The Moravia boys basketball team buzzed through visiting Marathon Friday night after a bit of early pushback, winning 67-38 at Moravia High School. The Blue Devils closed their …
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The best gingerbread is dense and dark, using more molasses than you might find in standard recipes. But it pairs perfectly with French vanilla ice cream.
The best gingerbread is dense and dark, using more molasses than you might find in standard recipes. But it pairs perfectly with French vanilla ice cream.
The best gingerbread is dense and dark, using more molasses than you might find in standard recipes. But it pairs perfectly with French vanilla ice cream.
The best gingerbread is dense and dark, using more molasses than you might find in standard recipes. But it pairs perfectly with French vanilla ice cream.
The best gingerbread is dense and dark, using more molasses than you might find in standard recipes. But it pairs perfectly with French vanilla ice cream.