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Man accused of aggravated vehicular homicide denied change in bail

A Cortland man accused of driving impaired in February and crashing his car, killing a woman passenger, was denied Tuesday release from jail while the case is pending. In Cortland County Court, …

C’ville judge challenging referendum that would eliminate her job

Town Justice Mary Beth Mathey is trying to block a November referendum to eliminate her job, which she claims was instigated by the town lawyer after she refused to allow him to evict tenants from …

'It's not just for those who knit'

Last year, the Fiber Arts Festival had the highest attendance it’s ever had. With new vendors this year, event organizer Michele Ball hopes the trend continues. “They’re all …

Women of Faith meet Friday

Women of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Cortland. The group’s focus will be gratitude for a plentiful harvest. Charity donations will be snack …
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Live music, munch ‘n’ learn and fun coming in October
  A selection of some of the most-anticipated releases in October: • Being Henry: the Fonz…and Beyond, by Henry Winkler. • Blood Lines, by Nelson DeMille. …
James Webb might have found life on another planet
The James Webb Space Telescope could have just discovered life on another planet. Earlier this month, James Webb detected the presence of methane and carbon dioxide on the exoplanet K2-18b. The …
  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.
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Advanced 3D mammography at Cayuga Health improves early detection of breast cancer 

A new generation of mammogram technology at Cayuga Health’s Cayuga Medical Center, its East Campus and Cortland outpatient offices, and Schuyler Hospital is providing more sensitive and …
Death notices
Jane A. Devlen, 84, of Groton, passed away on September 28, 2023.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Groton.
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 …
Sports

Second half surge sends Marathon past Groton

GROTON –– After a scoreless first half, the Marathon girls soccer team capitalized on its chances in the second with two goals while keeping Groton off the board to win 2-0 Tuesday at …

Marathon boys soccer stays hot, tops Cincy

Bryce Hartman recorded a goal and an assist Tuesday to lead the Marathon boys soccer team to a 2-0 road win over Cincinnatus Tuesday at Fireman’s Field. The Olympians win moves them to 11-1-1 …

Cincy girls soccer embraces grind, hammers DeRuyter

DERUYTER –– The Cincinnatus girls soccer team continued to roll Monday with a 10-0 win against DeRuyter at DeRuyter Central School. The Lions moved to 11-0-1 on the season and have …

Moravia football continues dominance, stays undefeated

MORAVIA -- Led by its explosive offense, the Moravia football team gained a lead on Trumansburg and never looked back as the Blue Devils remained red-hot and unbeaten with a 56-29 homecoming win …
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