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Council of Churches and Interfaith Association merge

In an effort to expand outreach, and strengthen their collective influence in the Cortland community, two spiritual organizations have joined forces. The Cortland County Council of Churches and …

Cortlandville Fire Department names officers

The Cortlandville Fire Department has elected its officers for 2025: Chief: Mike Biviano Deputy Chief: Gere Henry 1st Assistant: Josh Aumick 2nd Assistant: Garrick Henry …

City man found with drugs during arrest

Accused: Jason M. Schermerhorn, 47, Homer Avenue, Cortland Charges: Two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor Details: Cortland County …

Closings and cancellations

Here's what's closed or delayed by a storm Dec. 6: Schools Cincinnatus -- Two-hour delay Cortland -- Two-hour delay Cortland Christian Academy -- Two-hour delay DeRuyter -- Two-hour delay Homer …
Today in features
Egg, avocado and cheese make for a great breakfast sandwich.
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I had a few friends visit for Halloween, and there’s two things that hungover people with glitter still lurking on their faces don’t want to do the morning after a bar crawl: Go outside; …
Denise Knight painted two entries for “Who Let the Dogs Out? Portraits of Our Best Friends,” which she co-organized. The opening reception, which is part of the First Friday event series, is an opportunity to meet the artists and do some holiday shopping, she said.
‘Who Let the Dogs Out?’ exhibit to open Friday
Dogs have a lot of personality, but with a lot of precision and effort, their energy and expressions can be documented, artists say. The themed community art exhibit “Who Let the Dogs Out? …
Cloey Tierno's sophomore album,
Cloey Tierno releases sophomore album
Two years after graduating from Cortland High School, an award-winning musician has released her second album, which she wrote and co-produced. And this time, she didn’t have to do it remotely. …
Cortland Repertory Theater Downtown has announced in 2025 summer season, including a murder-mystery, music and classics
CRT announces 2025 summer season
Cortland Repertory Theatre’s 2025 summer season features a couple of Broadway classics, a couple of Hollywood classics adapted to the stage and at least one murder mystery with music. The …
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Death notices
Carolyn Ann Henry, “Carol Henry”, 81, died Dec. 3, 2024. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Douglas A. Davis, 82, of Genoa, died Nov. 29, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Groton Assembly of God Church, 701 S. Main St., Groton. Friends may …
William B. Mondics, 76, of Moravia, died Nov. 25, 2024. Services to be announced at a later date. Central New York Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Teresa M. Ford, 63, died Nov. 27, 2024. No services at this time. Central New York Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Sports

The Standard in Sports Podcast, Episode 42: 2024 All-Greater Cortland Soccer Teams

Cincinnatus’ Cassia Schuyler, center, looks at the ball to make a move earlier this season at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Schuyler is the Cortland Standard’s 2024 Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
Sports Editor Paul Cifonelli and Sports Reporter Mike Rose break down the 2024 All-Greater Cortland soccer teams, including players of the year Ryan Rauber and Cassia Schuyler, on the  latest …
Cincinnatus’ Cassia Schuyler, center, looks at the ball to make a move earlier this season at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Schuyler is the Cortland Standard’s 2024 Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Rauber, Schuyler headline 2024 All-Greater Cortland Soccer teams

Twenty-six local soccer players, 13 boys and 13 girls, have been selected to the All-Greater Cortland teams for their performances during the 2024 season. Each team consists of three forwards, four …
SUNY Cortland's Jayson Zeva, left, and Zac Boyes celebrate after connecting for a 71-yard touchdown Saturday at SUNY Cortland.

Cortland football dropped by Springfield in NCAA third round

The SUNY Cortland football team lost a game for the first time in 448 days, leaving nearly all of the 1,243 in attendance at Grady Field stunned in one way or another. Cortland, the top seed in …
Homer's Anya Gofkowski tees up a 3-pointer Saturday at Homer High School.

Gofkowski, Franco lead Homer girls basketball past Tully

Anya Gofkowski and Lauren Franco teamed up to go on a 14-4 run for the Homer girls basketball team as it led the rest of the way in a 52-37 win over Tully Saturday in the first round of the Jessica …
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Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China in the early hours of Oct. 30.
Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China in the early hours of Oct. 30.
Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China in the early hours of Oct. 30.
Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China in the early hours of Oct. 30.
Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China in the early hours of Oct. 30.