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Jim, left, and Joseph Emm take a picture while reuniting in Korea in 1953.

Local brothers recount meetup during Korean War

Veterans Day holds a lot of significance as a national holiday to honor those who have served in the military. Some honor lost loved ones while others reflect on their time in the service. Not all …

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Brown, Williams elected to Town of Homer board

HOMER — Incumbent Kevin Williams (R) and newcomer Branden Brown (R) have been elected for the Homer town board, according to the Cortland County Board of Elections’ unofficial election …

Suspect arrested, indicted in Homer murder investigation

HOMER — Aaron T. Keem, 20, was arrested and charged with murder in the second degree, a Class A-1 felony, after an investigation into the murder of Anthony T. Beecham, 53, of Homer, on Oct. 8. …

Senator provides SNAP updates for Cortland Co.

CORTLAND — Senator Lea Webb held a press conference at Catholic Charities to discuss federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) impacts on county residents. Webb said taking care …

CNY Community Foundation announces large fund for Cortland nonprofits

HOMER — The Central New York Community Foundation has received $12 million from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi for the purpose of funding and boosting the outreach of local nonprofits …

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Prints of Keyser’s art will be available for purchase at the exhibit.

Age Well Center to host First Friday art exhibit
Main Street is blocked off for the crowds at the city’s Trunk or Treat event.
‘Trunk or Treat’ events continue to grow more popular
CORTLAND — “Trunk or Treat” events have sprung up all over the country in late October as a supplement to traditional trick or treating. For some families, these events provide safe …
The wagon ride from last year’s Manifestations in Moravia festival is pictured.
Manifestations in Moravia celebrates town’s spiritualist past
MORAVIA — Moravia’s Main Street will be the next host to Halloween celebrations with Manifestations in Moravia this weekend. This is the third annual celebration of this festival, and …
The Grace and Holy Spirit Church on Court Street will be the sixth stop on the Organ Crawl.
Cortland’s Organ Crawl returns with more churches than before
CORTLAND — A few people may remember the Cortland churches participating in an Organ Crawl back in 2007, but Bonnie Quackenbush wanted to bring that event back and expand it to different parts …
Pumpkins are lined up on the edge of the fountain in Courthouse Park.
Pumpkinfest returns to Courthouse Park
CORTLAND — Cortland’s fall festivities started Saturday with the return of Pumpkinfest, complete with local vendors, food trucks, a midway, live music and all the pumpkins imaginable. The …
Colin Barkell (center) performs with his band at Little York Pavilion.
Colin Barkell closes CRT’s September concert series
PREBLE — Cortland Repertory Theatre ended its September “Sounds of Music” concert series with old friend Colin Barkell, who brought the earliest pioneers of rock and roll to Little …
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Death notices
GOYETTE — Gary Goyette, 71, of Cortland, passed away on October 17, 2025. A service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Gibson Chapel, Cortland Rural Cemetery. Wright-Beard Funeral Home is …
LEONARD — John S. Leonard, 75, of Moravia, died Oct. 20, 2025. At John’s request, there are no public services. Private interment will be in East Venice Cemetery. Arrangements are with …
COLE — John R. Cole, 79 of Dryden, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Willow Glen …
PARKER — Edgar Clarence Parker, 78, of Freeville, died Oct. 6, 2025. Calling hours will be held on Oct. 19, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St. Dryden, followed by …
Sports

Groton's season comes to a dramatic end in loss to Tuckahoe

Truth Snyder, right, taking the ball up the pitch in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Tuckahoe. Snyder's goal put Groton on the board in the first half.
BINGHAMTON — The Groton girls soccer team's 'Cinderella story' came to an end with an emotional 4-2 loss to Section I's Tuckahoe on Saturday at Chenango Valley High School in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional round…

Cincy girls advance to fourth straight state final four

SYRACUSE — The Cincinnatus girls soccer team imposed its will on Section IV champion Richfield Springs/Owen D. Young in a 2-0 win in Saturday's regional final at Nottingham High School. …

Homer wins first fall volleyball sectional title

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT — No. 1 Homer girls volleyball team won its first Section III Class A sectional title in the fall volleyball season with the 3-1 victory over No. 2 Jamesville-Dewitt on …

Groton's push for a state title begins Saturday

GROTON — Section IV's Groton girls soccer team will get its first taste of playing in the sttae championships when it takes on Section I's Tuckahoe in the state regionals today. The Red …

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“American Giraffic” by Michelle LoGerfo will be one of the works featured in the exhibit.
“American Giraffic” by Michelle LoGerfo will be one of the works featured in the exhibit.
“American Giraffic” by Michelle LoGerfo will be one of the works featured in the exhibit.
“American Giraffic” by Michelle LoGerfo will be one of the works featured in the exhibit.
“American Giraffic” by Michelle LoGerfo will be one of the works featured in the exhibit.
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