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Bathtub races hope to clean up in Moravia

MORAVIA – The annual event that combines the thrill of racing with the rote practice of washing up is set to return to the village Saturday when the Bathtub Races and Pedal Car Derby will send …

Troopers seek help identifying remains

State police at Oneonta are seeking help to identify human remains found in a remote area in the town of Morris, Otsego County. The remains are those of an adult female, approximately 4-foot-9 to …

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Street work comes to Broadway, Maple

The city of Cortland Public Works Department announced two projects coming next week that may force people to seek alternate routes or parking: Monday — Adhan Piping will beging removing …

Therapy animals recommended to relieve stress of county staff

Therapy animals may soon be allowed to come to the County Office Building to help relieve the stress of social workers and other county staff, a Cortland County Legislature committee recommended …

Monkeypox reported in Onondaga County

The Onondaga County Health Department reported its first case of monkeypox Wednesday, bringing to 2,132 the number of cases in New York, the Cayuga County Health Department reports. No cases have …

Cortland's risk remains unchanged

COVID risk levels remained unchanged in the greater Cortland area and surrounding counties, the national Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday evening. Cortland County had 65 …

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August 12, 2022

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Everson brings experimental artist Raymon Elozua to Syracuse

SYRACUSE — The Everson Museum of Art announces "Raymon Elozua: Structure/Dissonance," a new exhibition opening Sept. 10. Elozua’s first major museum exhibition since his 2003 …

Legacy Sextet jazz group will play in Cortland

The Jazz Horn Legacy Sextet will perform a free concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland. The Sanctuary Seasonings committee is preparing its first reception for an …

'It's going to be a trip'

Seven years is a long time for people in their 60s and 70s, Linda Smith said — that’s how long it’s been since the Tribe last revived itself in Cortland. “It’s going …

Brockways, bathtub races and bands

A look at what’s happening the next week:

Zucchini: It's so versatile

I had my doubts when Carla Plunkett wanted to highlight zucchini — as in, ask readers for 50 recipes for each year of the Cortland Farmers Market’s tenure. Oh man, zucchini? It’s …

'Returning to roots'

Hugh Riehlman’s family now has three generations of Brockway Truck owners. “I own one Brockway, my son, Joel, owns one, which is featured on all the advertisements this year, and his …

Tick season precautions can prevent infections

The warm weeks ahead will bring more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational sports, gardening and family gatherings. They also bring a higher risk for contacting tick-borne infections such as …

Death notices

Doris E. Brohard

BROHARD — Doris E. Brohard, 95, of Homer, died Aug. 9, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home.

Richard and Carol Nowalk

A graveside service for Richard and Carol Nowalk will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Virgil Cemetery.

Sharon B. Marshall

Sharon B. Marshall, 73, of Cortland, died Aug. 5, 2022. A service will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. The burial will follow …

Zoey Anne Thompson

THOMPSON — Zoey Anne Thompson, infant daughter, died July 28, 2022. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zirbel Funeral Home 115 Williams St., Groton. Burial will be in McLean Cemetery, …

Sports

Homer officially approves Brad Sovocool as head girls basketball coach

Homer officially approved its new varsity girls basketball coaches Tuesday, with Brad Sovocool being named the head coach and Jessica Parmiter taking the assistant coach spot.

Local baseball players take to the sandlot

FABIUS — Local college baseball players, from recently-graduated Cortland standouts Kooper Knabe and Caden Congdon to McGraw alum Brendan May and Cortland alum Nick Cody, got together every Tuesday and Friday to play baseball at Fabius-Pompey Elementary School. They never knew what team they were on or what jersey they were wearing until the day of the game, but they didn’t care.

Timmerman wins Willowbrook championship in playoff

Tammy Timmerman was down six strokes with four holes to play, then took 18 shots to force a playoff hole and eventually win the Willowbrook Golf Club Ladies Championship Sunday at Willowbrook Golf Club. Timmerman said it was the first playoff hole she could remember in a club championship in the last 30 years.

The Standard in Sports Podcast, Episode 7 with Cortland Crush head coach Bill McConnell

Bill McConnell, the president and head coach of the Cortland Crush, talks about winning a second consecutive NYCBL championship, recruiting players for the Crush and the history of the NYCBL with Sports Editor Paul Cifonelli on the latest episode of The Standard in Sports Podcast presented by the Cortland Standard.

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Living & Leisure

Grandma living her new gig

Janice Logan, 63, of Tully, a retired nurse, babysits her grandson, Finn, almost 2, these days, and the two were at Suggett Park on a broiling hot Friday. What do you like to do? “I love …

Tailor Made to mark 30 years at Homer Hops

Tink Bennett has learned a thing or two over his 30 years heading Tailor Made. “Surround yourself with good musicians and also, to run it like a business, and make sure everyone that comes …

'Firebringer' comes to Cortland Youth Bureau tonight

A raucous original musical by team StarKid, “Firebringer” tells the story of the dawn of humanity, when one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the …

'Garden of Earthly Delights'

Jo Boring is in her element — writing a story that dancers will accentuate for a burlesque show — “Garden of Earthly Delights” – that will take the stage Saturday at the …