Cortland could see increased traffic. It could see an influx of workers, students and families. It might even see new industries — but first, it needs to plan. Between newcomers — …
Projects to create nearly 500 jobs, the hiring of a new economic development leader and the final wish list of projects for Homer’s $10 million downtown revitalization grant were among the more …
The week after Christmas is, by far, the busiest for the Cortland County Recycling Center — with recycling increasing nearly 15 tons, said Cortland County Recycling Coordinator Chris Spadolini. …
Staghorn sumac is a small tree native to New York and commonly found in small thickets along field edges or roads. It is a member of the Anarcardiaceae family – the sumac family — and is …
Dryden students grow vegetables for school lunches DRYDEN — Dryden High School students aren’t eating the same squares of pizza every day in the cafeteria. They’re …
Two years ago, Alison Sharpe introduced the agriculture program to Homer Junior High School. This month, the National Association of Agricultural Educators deemed her the best new agriculture teacher …
There’s no need to wonder where you can find local food – Seven Valleys Health Coalition is wrapping up its new and improved food map for Cortland County. The updated food map will …
The amount of trash contaminating the village of Homer’s recycling has increased in recent months and if it doesn’t get under control, officials said Tuesday, the state will start fining the Cortland County recycling center.
A Cortlandville gravel company has appealed a judge’s January dismissal of a suit the company had against the town, claiming the ruling that supported a town law created after its mining began …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated four New York counties primary natural disaster areas, and 10 other contiguous counties — including Cortland — eligible for assistance …
DRYDEN – Look in the trash cans of the Dryden High School cafeteria: You’ll find 5,000 plastic forks, tossed away every month. Students will soon reduce that number to zero, said …
Pie is often considered an essential dessert at many Thanksgiving celebrations. But why pie, and not cake, cookies, or other sweets? Pie certainly wasn’t part of any feast with the Pilgrims and …
The New York Tree Crops Alliance is coming out of its shell and hopes its products are something you’ll go nuts over. Cortland County agriculture is a lot of dairy, corn and soy – …
State Sen. Lea Webb presented a proclamation this week to Francis Riter of Homer for his service in the military, during a veterans resource fair in Homer. “I am thrilled to host this …
As the temperature outside continues to fall, we may notice something other than leaves and snow covering the ground. Pine cones of all shapes and sizes are not just decorating festive arrangements …
Cortland Wastewater Superintendent Bruce Adams says he brings a small-town perspective to his new role as a member of the Water Environment Federation’s National Wastewater Surveillance System …
We often look to nature for signs to help predict what type of weather is on the horizon and seemingly, everything has a story to tell. The water level in swamps alludes to when the snow will stay; a …
Nearly six years after the Cortland County Legislature instituted flow control measures at the county landfill, a legislature committee is working to hire a flow control officer to enforce the law. …
GROTON — An application is expected to be filed Thursday for a 160-megawatt solar power generation facility on the Groton-Lansing border, according to the company planning the largest solar project in the greater Cortland area.
The leaves are falling, the air is getting crisp, and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, carved and uncarved, are on display nearly everywhere. Once autumn has passed, and the obsession with all …
Squirrels — they’re everywhere. They inhabit terrestrial habitats throughout the world, including forests, grasslands and deserts in lowland and mountainous environments, except …
A firm looking to dig a pair of food waste composting trenches at the county landfill wants the Cortland Common Council to consider doubling the project’s scope – and its price. Ram …
Homer Junior-High School will have a fall festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will include games and activities for children of all ages, the school district announced via social …
