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Clune named Homer mayor

A new mayor and deputy mayor have been appointed in Homer, which leaves an open spot in the Village of Homer Board of Trustees.  Pat Clune, former deputy mayor, was appointed mayor on the …

As kids prepare for winter break, the Kiwanis Club of Cortland hopes to get 500 jars of peanut butter or jelly into food banks. The seventh annual Kiwanis PBJ500 continues until Feb. 11. During …

Three homes tied for first place in the city of Cortland’s holiday lighting award party Thursday: •Kelly Griffin and Doug Perine, 7 Cedar St. •Cheryl and Frank Mrozowski, 8 …

The YWCA Cortland will offer two 12-hour Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation trainings this year to show people how to use nonviolent conflict in their personal lives, group settings or …

Preble considers wind turbine moratorium ahead of project

The Preble Town Board heard from constituents Monday regarding a possible moratorium on wind farms and other “wind-energy systems.” No vote was taken on implementing the delay, which …

Tommy the Turtle removed from Dwyer Park

Preble’s iconic Tommy the Turtle is a shell of its former self following its removal from Dwyer Memorial Park in December. Tommy and the rest of the playground equipment were taken from …

In the world of introverts and extroverts (and ambiverts, which apparently describes most people), newspaper journalists tend toward the introverted side. But in the jobs in a newsroom, there’s …

After a year of no ice skating in downtown Homer, the weather is finally perfect for an outdoor rink – and it’s now open in the village of Homer. Layer by layer, water has been added …

Cortland hotel tax to help fund events

The next time you have fun at an event the city of Cortland is offering, might want to say thanks to the out-of-towners who help pay for it. Cortland’s Common Council voted this week, 7-0 …

The Board of Education of the Cincinnatus Central School District will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school library.

Virgil drops camper law after opposition

The town of Virgil dropped a proposed law banning living or sleeping in campers, tent trailers, tents or motor homes during the winter after town board members opposed it Thursday and the town …

ITHACA -- Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County’s public health commissioner for 14 years, will resign effective Feb. 7 to take a position with Cayuga Health, the county and the health organization …

The Central New York Maple Festival seeks to help non-profit organizations and clubs raise money through its pancake breakfast during the festival April 5 and 6. Contestants with their …

Here's a list of what's closed or delayed by the weather on Jan. 9, 2025: Schools: Cincinnatus -- Two-hour delay DeRuyter -- Two-hour delay Homer -- Two-hour delay Lansing -- Two-hour delay …

Byrne reveals plan to double Cortlandville plant

Cortlandville officials confirmed Wednesday what they had learned last summer: Byrne Dairy hopes to more than double the size of its facility, according to a presentation made this week to town …

Homer Town Hall renovations delayed 

You can’t start a project without a plan, but the town of Homer’s plan to move the Homer Police Department to town hall and other renovations won’t be ready until spring. …

No injuries were reported when a Cortland school bus slid off the road Wednesday morning, taking students to school, the district superintendent announced. Nine students were on the bus at the …

Cortland, school district agree on Parker school lease

The city of Cortland and the Cortland Enlarged City School District agreed Tuesday to a two-year lease of the former Parker Elementary School in Cortland to house students as the school district …

Cortland County willing to sell linear park land

Cortland County legislators say they’re willing to sell linear park land near Lime Hollow Nature Center – with several lawmakers optimistic that the center will buy the land. The …

The Harford Volunteer Fire Department will have pancake breakfasts Jan. 26 and Feb. 23 as a fundraiser. The breakfasts, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Harford Town Hall on Route 38, will include eggs …

The American Legion post 489 on Tompkins Street in Cortland will have its monthly breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. All breakfasts are cooked to order an an omelet special is featured.

The Homer Central School Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the Homer Training and Education Center.

Dryden hopes fewer fire departments means lower costs

DRYDEN – Dryden hopes that with fewer fire departments, even with slightly higher budgets, it can bring a greater return on its fire safety investment in 2025, but its contract with its fire …

The Cortland Board of Education will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaufman Center, 1 Valley View Drive.

So many people have used Cortland County’s Code Blue Warming Shelter at the Salvation Army so far this season that the county will consider spending more money next week to keep it open through …

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