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C’ville more than halves $6.7 million request to Congress

The Town of Cortlandville reduced its request for federal money for a “community hub” at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex by more than half to $3 million, Supervisor Tom Williams told the …

Businesses see mixed effect from Groton Avenue roadwork

The bitter smell of diesel, the effort to dodge equipment and trucks and a few chunks of missing sidewalk have combined to cut sales 40% at Groton Avenue Liquor Store, its owner says as work …

Tapping the tradition

The temperature was 38 degrees. When it wasn't raining, it was snowing. But people still focused on Marathon and the Central New York Maple Festival. People crowded the Maple Museum to buy syrup …

Cortland methadone clinic awaits OK to open in May

A methadone clinic set to open in Cortland expects to start operating next month, pending approvals from state and federal agencies, clinic director Grace Kelley said Friday. Kelley said the …

Neighbors wonder how to use railroad to nowhere

The rattling of a train makes lifelong Cortland resident April Martin feel at home. Twenty years ago, she would listen to the sound of the train passing her house, comforted. “I miss the …

Figure skaters shows their ‘True Colors’ this weekend

The ice will be white. The skating show this weekend will be many colors. And it’s all to prepare for a national competition in California where the color scheme will be painted in gold, silver …

Homer board votes next month on billboard development

The town of Homer will decide next month whether it will continue pursuing zoning changes and a local law to allow billboards. “Next month, the town board needs to vote to move ahead or …

Trash costs more but saves on blue bags, private haulers

Cortland is collecting more than twice the trash now than when it used a blue-bag system through 2022, city records show. That means a greater cost to property tax payers, but a savings in neither …

Maple fest slathers on the fun

Hot steaming pancakes, fresh syrup and a bunch of activities will be served Saturday at the Central New York Maple Festival in downtown Marathon. The festival begins with a pancake eating …

Dogs all ears (and tail) at Dryden reading program

  DRYDEN – If your child is looking to improve confidence in reading, a dog can make a patient, nonjudgmental audience.

Homer to borrow $550,000 to start $5.5 million sewer project

Homer village trustees voted Tuesday to seek a short-term $550,000 loan to start work on a $5.5 million sewer pump modernization project. Trustees unanimously issued the bond anticipation note, …

Second Red Dragon ReUse collection set for May 7

Thrift store Cortland ReUse plans a second collection of unneeded items from SUNY Cortland students moving out of campus residence hall, and the store hopes to get more volunteers from the SUNY …

Cemetery gets $500,000 bequest to restore mausoleum

To a passer-by who’s seen one too many Indiana Jones films, the sight at Cortland Rural Cemetery looks a bit like Indy trying to break into the Well of the Souls, or maybe to return the crystal …

Country Acres wins $300,000 grant

Country Acres Animal Shelter in Homer will use a $300,000 state grant to, among other things, create a new space where potential pet parents can meet a new member of the family. “This …

‘I can’t miss it’

At first, Cortland resident Layla Trombley didn’t care much for Monday’s solar eclipse, attending Cortland Junior-Senior High School to support her daughter, Jenna Noelle, a music student …

40-year C’ville assessor to retire

Cortlandville Town Assessor David Briggs held off his retirement as long as he could. Housing prices are up – 30% to 40% over the past few years – and he wanted to see them stabilized …

The armor of information

The body camera resting right over Lt. Cheyenne Cute’s heart weighs perhaps a couple of ounces – about as much as a smartphone with a case. But it adds to a collection of gear that …

Catholic Charities rents space for team easing homelessness

A team tasked with providing case management services for homeless people will soon have its own space to work from. Catholic Charities of Cortland County plans to make 49 Grant St., Cortland, …

For sale: creativity

They’ve worked all winter. They’ve knitted, crocheted, sanded, painted, swept up the wood shavings. They experimented with soaps, tested new bread recipes and squinted over the jewelry. …

Town seeks source of mysterious stench

Businesses on Route 13 on the border of Cortland and Cortlandville have reported an on-and-off sewage smell in and around their buildings, and no one quite knows the cause. Brian Congdon, …

Cranes rescue cat from roof

Two cranes came to the rescue Tuesday of a small black cat from the roof of a building on Church Street in Cortland, the Cortland Community Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported. …

Getting the house in order

The city of Cortland needs to update its comprehensive plan and zoning; must address homelessness, addiction and other issues; and must continue upgrading streets and sidewalks to get its …

Crews will continue installing a new sanitary sewer main line this week along Groton Avenue between Homer and Graham avenues, the city announced Monday. No through traffic will be allowed on this …

If your assessment rose less than 66%, you got a break

If your city of Cortland property assessment increased 66%, you’re on par with everyone else. If it increased more than that, you’re paying a greater share of taxes. Less, and …

The last phase of building new parking lot at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center begins Monday, the hospital announced Friday. For about four weeks, no through traffic from the Alvena Avenue lot to …

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