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SUNY Cortland to host its first TEDx

Cortland has ideas worth sharing, and 10 speakers now have that opportunity as SUNY Cortland hosts its first TEDx event on May 4. TEDx is a localized extension of TED Talks, which are coordinated …

Groundwork in Virgil for chestnut comeback

More than a century after a blight began decimating American chestnut trees across America, the Virgil Historical Society plans to establish three small orchards of four to eight chestnut trees …

Cortland County reported one new case of COVID-19 Thursday, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,678, the state Health Department reports. Tompkins and Cayuga counties …

Accused: Laroy F. Nelson, 40, of Pendleton Street, Cortland Charges: Two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, first-degree welfare fraud, third-degree grand larceny, …

Accused: Shauna M. Hamilton, 40, of Cortland Charges: Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony; two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, …

With COVID cases trending downward in the communities Guthrie serves, masking is now optional in all areas at all Guthrie locations, the health provider announced Wednesday.“According to CDC …

Cortland firefighters saved a woman from a burning Main Street apartment building Tuesday evening, a fire caused by a charging lithium ion battery. Firefighters were called just before 11 p.m. to …

The Cortlandville Town Board authorized Town Attorney John Delveccio on Wednesday to draft a local law granting a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.Gov. …

A League of legends

Numbered jerseys and a cheering crowd might sound like something you could only see at a football game, but Jonathan Herr said video games have brought that same heated competition to the Cortland …

How to helpWHAT: Village clean-upWHERE: Montgomery Park, DrydenWHEN: 9 a.m. SaturdayBY WHOM: Dryden Elementary School Green Team Dryden Elementary School Green Team to host Earth Day …

TC3 plans open houseDRYDEN – Tompkins Cortland Community College will host its annual Spring Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the college’s main …

Cortland County reported four new case of COVID-19 between Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,677, the state Health Department reports. Tompkins and Cayuga …

County legislators ask state to keep mortgage recording tax

Cortland County legislators will send a resolution to ask the state to let the county continue a mortgage recording tax that brings municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars each year on to the …

Seven Valleys Health to explore racial wealth gap in simulation

A racial wealth gap simulation Friday by Seven Valleys Health Coalition will explore the connections between racism, hunger, poverty and wealth.“The racial wealth gap simulation examines …

A 'wild' idea takes root

Cortland residents can view their lawn in a different light next month. Rather than battling to keep the dandelions at bay, property owners can welcome the yellow blooms and their ilk as food for pollinators during the city’s first “No Mow May.”

Contractors found Verizon telecommunication cables where a 12-inch water main was supposed to be installed while renovating the east side of Main Street in Cortland, prompting an engineering firm to …

Public hearing coming on future of Virgil Elementary School

A public hearing April 27 will give the Virgil Town Planning Board a chance to hear what residents think about a proposal to turn the former Virgil Elementary School into senior housing.The hearing …

Dryden house for homeless women to open by end of summer

DRYDEN – Construction is moving along on a four-unit complex in Dryden being built for homeless women by Second Wind Cottages and it should be open by the end of the summer, said Executive …

SUNY Cortland brings attention to labor unions with event series By LILY BYRNE Staff Reporter lbyrne@cortlandstandard.com SUNY Cortland plans a rally, lecture and other events April 27 to …

Bee-coming a citizen scientist

DRYDEN – The star of the show, and chief instructor, is a member of the Apoidea family. She’s no bigger than a thumb tip, but the humble bee will get families in Dryden buzzing about how …

Man charged with holding knife to woman Accused: Shoun T. Pinder, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Charges: Second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, felonies; …

Cortland County reported three new case of COVID-19 between Saturday and Monday, the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began rising to 13,673, the state Health Department …

Main, West Court work continues Crews will continue replacing water mains along the west side of Main Street at West Court Street this week, the Cortland Police Department announced Monday via …

Marathon hosts 51st annual Maple Festival

Pancakes steamed on the plates of nine contestants Saturday in the Marathon Central High School, each one of them representing a donation. “I’ve got $1,060 total and I’ve got …

Lightsabers and a love for comics

Like a scene out of “Star Wars,” glowing swords clashed Saturday morning in front of the Cortland Corset Building, as trainers from the Ludosport Finger Lakes Academy held sword fighting …

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