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Classical pianist to perform Sunday

Well-known Ukrainian classical pianist Marina Gorelaya is scheduled to perform a concert Sunday at Temple Brith Sholom in Cortland. The performance, titled “Waltzing Through Time,” …

Two charged in drug possession case

Two Cortland County women were arrested after a drug investigation found crack-cocaine, morphine and oxycodone pills and other items in a car they were driving in Monday, according to the Cortland …

Ideas shared for the future of Parker Elementary School

During a speech at Thursday’s meeting to discuss the future of the former Parker Elementary School, a very young boy went up to the ideas board, and scribbled the words “indoor …

Cortland County considers 2024 budget

Cortland County’s 2024 tentative budget includes a $2.1 million increase in total spending, and a 1.12% increase in the property tax rate, County Administrator Rob Corpora said Thursday at the …
Today in features
  GREAT CORTLAND PUMPKINFEST Oct. 7-8: Courthouse Park, Cortland CORTLAND REPERTORY THEATRE Sept. 29 and 30: “Edgar Allen Jo’s Excellent …
An oddball race, a beautiful weekend, a blown tire
I was one of seven members of the Dew Crew, my exercise group, who participated in the Kayak Bike Run Triathlon on Sept. 16 in Cassadaga. We had done triathlons for years, but this was something new …
Historical fiction novel based on SUNY alum’s ancestor
Peter Serko heard stories about his great-great grandmother, Harriet, through his great-grandmother’s diaries. Using nearly century-old scrapbooks, news clippings and letters, he recently published his own.
Fire truck show Saturday at living history center
The CNY Living History Center will open the doors Saturday on a new addition, years in the construction, housing a collection of fire apparatus and gear dating back nearly 200 years. The Antique …
Film festival brings worldwide animated shorts – and judges – to Cortland
While the Ake Gallery is known for its weird sculptures, bold paintings, and unique events, owner Paul Kozlowski is hosting his first of a new venture: a film festival. Animators, some of them from Cortland and Homer, will have their work judged by major players in the animation industry, including creators of “Kung Fu Panda,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Adventure Time” and “CatDog.”
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Expanded Epilepsy Monitoring Unit now open at Cayuga Medical Center

Cayuga Medical Center’s Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) has a new director and an expanded program that operates each weekday with advanced neuroscience technology to evaluate adult …
Death notices
James Hoch, 73, of Virgil passed away on September 15, 2023. There are no services scheduled. Central New York Cremation Service is assisting the family.
John G. Vaughan, 73, of Cortland, passed away on September 26, 2023.  Services will be private.  Wright-Beard is assisting the family.
Randy K. Foster, 64, of Cortland passed away on September 21, 2023. A service will be held 12 pm Friday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045. To offer …
Randy K. Foster, 64 of Cortland passed away on September 21, 2023 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is …
Sports

Marathon boys soccer wins 2OT thriller

After 99 minutes of scoreless soccer between Marathon and Southern Cayuga, Jacob Byron connected with Bode Carter on a free kick, which Carter put away with a header, to send the Olympians to a 1-0, …

Homer volleyball overwhelmed by Westhill

The Homer volleyball team got down 13-2 to start the first set against a strong Westhill squad and was unable to get back into the match, losing 6-25, 14-25, 13-25 Thursday night at Homer High …

'We want shutouts'

TULLY –– The Tully boys soccer team put away all four goals in the first half and allowed just one shot on goal as the Black Knights beat Bishop Grimes 4-0 and won their sixth game in a …

Groton girls soccer shows depth in blowout win

GROTON –– The Groton girls soccer team took an early lead and never looked back as seven different players scored to power it to an 8-1 win over Whitney Point Tuesday at Ross Field. …
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