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Amy Dickinson hopes to bring food to Freeville

FREEVILLE — Advice columnist Amy Dickinson is used to earning a living with the written word, leaving the hands-on kind of projects to her husband, builder and designer Bruno Schickel. So …

Bright times or dark day

John Soshinsky of Solon sees the state’s approval Monday of a 90-megawatt solar power farm power, partly on his land, as a means to secure his family’s future. Neighbor Stephen Furlin …

‘A little boost for small businesses’

Grants of up to $35,000 will be distributed next month to budding Cortland businesses with five or fewer employees as a part of the citywide microenterprise assistance program. Co-owners of …

Cortlandville manufacturers' employment goals fall short

The town of Cortlandville will adjust the payment in lieu of tax agreements for two manufacturers who fell short of their projected employment goals in 2022, due in part to the coronavirus pandemic …

Losing after lockdown

The New Year brings new gym-goers. This year, these new members may be the key to the revival of fitness centers like The Fitness Gap in Cortlandville. “We’re doing OK, we’re …

Businesses move in, cut back and grow in Greater Cortland area

Businesses getting new life and a large manufacturer closing were among notable developments in the greater Cortland area in 2022. Hotel transformed Brothers-in-law Haman Anand and Richie Dhillon …

New grocery opens in Dryden

DRYDEN – Pine Ridge Grocery has settled into its second location — the former Family Dollar in Dryden — after opening in September. The store, located at 5 Enterprise Drive, just …

Pet store closing after 33 years as owner plans retirement

With shelves going empty and cages to be cleaned, Pets A Plenty in Cortlandville will close its doors next week after providing people with pets and supplies seven days a week for more than 33 …

Voyant Beauty begins layoffs

Voyant Beauty laid off its first large group of employees in Cortland this week in anticipation of the closing of its Central Avenue and Huntington Street facilities, announced in …

Artisan Elements hosts grand opening at new location

Artisan Elements filled with the sounds of chit-chat as vendors and customers piled in to celebrate the grand opening of its new location, like the fresh lavender sold at a stand labeled Farmstead …

Holiday shoppers stock up at Cortlandville event

Tables holding handmade crafts and jewelry filled the entry room Saturday of the J.M. McDonald Sport Complex, where visitors shopped for holiday gifts as a crowd of people formed, waiting to rent …

Entrepreneur hopes to return a cafe to downtown Dryden

DRYDEN – Kayla Lane had been working her plans for the corner space at routes 38 and 13 in Dryden for months, but finally put the name in the window: The Corner Brew, a return to having a cafe …

Hoping for cold: Local resorts optimistic about ski season

Despite a weekend forecast of rain and high temperatures in the 40s, Greek Peak Mountain Resort officials still hope to open the ski season Friday and Song and Labrador mountain resorts are expected …

6 additional months to survey potential solar site

The city Common Council approved a lease extension Tuesday for a company proposing a solar power farm off South Pendleton Street. Nashville, Tennessee-based Davis Hill Development, LLC wants to …

TC3 to offer semiconductor manufacturing credential

DRYDEN – As Tompkins Cortland Community College’s fall semester nears its close, the school is turning its eyes toward the future. TC3 President Amy Kremenek told the Cortland County …

Hotel project's tab rises

Brothers-in-law Haman Anand and Richie Dhillon have spent countless hours restoring a former River Street motel in Cortland, struggling through supply chain delays and rising costs, but their efforts …

Marathon’s Cooper Hill Maple taps into the holiday season

Marathon’s Cooper Hill Maple opened its doors Friday for a maple and gift weekend, offering sweet maple treats including maple syrup, maple cream and cotton candy before the holiday …

Cortlandville solar law discussion questionable

The Cortlandville Town Board met Monday in apparent violation of state law to discuss a proposal before the Cortland County Legislature to change the way tax breaks are approved for solar power …

Pregnant pause

Ashley Watts is eight months pregnant; with the baby only weeks away, she has yet to receive prenatal care.She has health insurance, but she doesn't have an obstetrics doctor — there's been a …

County considers Apex site for Micron supply chain

Today, the lot is a floor of poured concrete, dotted by piles of brick, assorted debris and the occasional trench. Cortland County officials hope to market it, the former Apex Tool factory, to a …

State sues local ski resort owners

Laurie Gerace has lived in Fabius since 1980. Last year, she witnessed the closure of the Toggenburg Mountain ski resort, a local cornerstone, and with it, she has seen a decline in her …

Bernard’s moves to make room for development

A Main Street, Cortland, staple will soon leave its home of more than 50 years. But it won’t move far. Steve Wineberg, owner of Bernard’s Custom Logo, said he will move his shop from …

Fill the missing spots

DRYDEN – The wish list is long – and worth $4.9 million – but the goal of the projects listed in Dryden Village’s NY Forward grant application is a more walkable, livable …

County reconsiders commercial solar law

The Cortland County Legislature may delegate its responsibility to negotiate commercial solar projects to the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency after the county has gone two years without …

Homer DRI grant would create $40 million investment

The village of Homer’s latest proposal for a state grant to revitalize its downtown includes a boutique hotel and spa, redevelopment of vacant commercial sites including the Little White Church …

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