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Torch run, Opioid Task Force grant, and more

The Cortland/Homer Law Enforcement Torch Run today will be led by members of  the Homer Police Department and city of Cortland Police Department as the Flame of Hope makes its way around the …

Take steps to protect the water we all depend on

Water has always been crucial to human, plant, and other animal life. Everything we eat or use required water to produce it. Water helped grow the trees you see outside, which means it was used to …

Voters get a second chance at school budget June 20

Seventeen jobs would be cut, but the only program to be eliminated as the Cortland Enlarged City School District revised its 2023-24 budget proposal is driver’s education. District …

Flag disposal, Hamfest, and more

American Legion Post 489 and the Cortland Elks Lodge 748 are collecting unserviceable U.S. flags for a ceremonial flag-burning ceremony June 14 at the Legion post at 212 Tompkins St., …
Today in features
Mexican food in Upstate NY
I’ve been asking around the newsroom for recipes since it’s always interesting to see what others are eating. I like seeing a recipe and modifying it to my dietary needs. Sports Editor …
Center for the Arts of Homer celebrates 20 years
Center for the Arts of Homer is celebrating 20 years of bringing arts, entertainment and providing a space for community gathering. CenterFEST from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 at the center will …
Community baby shower offers support to young
Cortland County Family YMCA will host a free community baby shower 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 at the YMCA gym for expecting families or those who have a 1-year-old or younger. The event will have …
Astrophysicist John Miles talks about TMT
I had the pleasure of interviewing John Miles of the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii. Miles is an astrophysicist who has worked on the Spitzer Space Telescope, the SOFIA telescope and most notably, …
Bringing the family to Cortland
Jack Hazen, 44, of Lafayette comes to the Cortland County Family YMCA with his family often. He has two kids, Hannah, 15, and Nathan, 12. Hazen works for Department of Children and Family Services …
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Sharing his story on living with colorectal cancer

          Tim Dorward of Trumansburg shares a personal motto with friends and family: “Live while alive.” …
Death notices
KETCHUM — Mark Ketchum, 61, of McGraw, died on May 30, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home
EMERSON — Carina E. Emerson, 88, of Groton, died on May 30, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Shurtleff Funeral Home
Michael L. Preston, of Dryden, died on March 9, 2023 in Pensacola, Fla. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., …
ELLOWS-MARCEY — Prudence J. Fellows-Marcey, 60, of Cortland, died on May 25, 2023. There will be no services at this time. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, is assisting …
Sports

Dryden’s Turner to join teammates at states

Dryden’s Xavier Scott, Carlea Davis and Reagan Burnham already qualified for the New York State Championships on Wednesday, but Scott qualified for a second event and Nate Turner will be joining …

Dryden's Scott wins high jump, Burnham makes states

ENDICOTT -- Dryden’s Xavier Scott and Reagan Burnham both punched their tickets to the New York State Championships Wednesday at Union-Endicott High School, with Scott winning the overall boys …

Dryden softball hopeful for future despite talented senior group

The Dryden softball team accomplished plenty this season led by a strong senior group, but many juniors and underclassmen all took strides and will be there next season to help lead the Lions. …

Cortland baseball falls in extra innings thriller

Over the past two seasons, the No. 4 Cortland baseball team and thrilling games at Onondaga Community College seem to come packaged together. Against No. 9 Skaneateles on Saturday, the story was no …
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