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Homer highway chief resigns; successor appointed 

Homer town leaders accepted Highway Superintendent John Phelps’ resignation Wednesday night.  Phelps had planned to only work for the town for two years when he first took the job, he …

Guess who’s coming to town?

It’s quite the itinerary for a jolly old elf who’s expected to drop down 2.1 billion chimneys in one night in a few days, but a number of fire departments are planning visits from Santa …

Homer Mayor Darren “Hal” McCabe has announced his resignation to take a position as a district director for federal Rep.-elect Josh Riley. McCabe made the announcement Tuesday night …

 Guthrie Cortland Medical Center has been named “high performing” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, the highest possible rating, Guthrie …

Santa Claus continues 75-year tradition at Waterworks

For 75 years, Santa Claus has made an early trip to Cortland to say “hi” to the kiddos. He couldn’t make the trip for a couple of years in the ‘70s — the energy …

Heater caused fatal Groton fire

       

The United Presbyterian Church of Cortland will offer cookies, cocoa and Clem the Camel from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the church, 25 Church St., Cortland. In addition to the cookies and cocoa, …

Preble short-term rental ban fails for lack of supermajority

After months of battling over whether to allow the short-term rental of lakeside and other residential properties, the Preble Town Board narrowly reached a decision Monday. The Board voted, 3-2, …

Dryden Fiber reports busiest month to date; 150 request service

DRYDEN – Life for the people behind Dryden Fiber grew somewhat more exciting during November: a record 150 new requests for service. More than 50 yard signs have been placed on …

Man, 73, dies in Groton fire

GROTON — A 73-year-old Groton man died Sunday in an early morning fire, and another person was injured, state police reported Monday. Emergency responders were dispatched about 1:05 a.m. …

The McGraw School District will have its annual “Go Home Early” drill on Dec. 20, the district has announced. Students in grades seven to 12 will be dismissed at 2:35 p.m. Younger …

The Cortlandville Fire District will have its annual organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Cortlandville Headquarters Fire Station, 999 Route 13, Cortlandville.

Closet opens for foster families

To donate WHERE: Hair Studio 90, 2 Union St. WHEN: 9-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday. 9-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday. 10-2 p.m. Saturday. Free closet opens up for foster families …

Council of Churches and Interfaith Association merge

In an effort to expand outreach, and strengthen their collective influence in the Cortland community, two spiritual organizations have joined forces. The Cortland County Council of Churches and …

A pair of non-profits in the greater Cortland area are looking for a few Santa Clauses for the holiday season. YWCA MENTORING PROGRAM YWCA Cortland seeks presents for more than 200 children …

The Cortlandville Fire Department has elected its officers for 2025: Chief: Mike Biviano Deputy Chief: Gere Henry 1st Assistant: Josh Aumick 2nd Assistant: Garrick Henry …

Here are what activities are canceled or schools closing early because of the Dec. 5 snow storm: Schools DeRuyter Central  -- Closing at 2 p.m. Dryden -- No afternoon or evening activities …

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office will offer a snowmobile safety course Jan. 11 at the Cortland County Regional Training Center, 999 Route 13, Cortlandville, the department has announced. …

The Cortland Enlarged City School District Board of Education will have these meetings in at the Kaufman Center, 1 Valley View Drive: •School board committee meetings — 5 to 7 p.m. …

Roads in Willet and DeRuyter will be repaved as part of a $100 million state program to impove state highways affected by extreme weather, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced. The state will spend …

Fire destroys shed, damages house in Virgil

A barn fire Wednesday afternoon on Nye Road in Virgil destroyed a barn and damaged a house, but no injuries were reported. Virgil Fire Chief Adam Brown said. Firefighters were called at 1:31 …

Cortlandville seeks water solutions that can help Byrne

An engineering consultant’s report hints at a win-win solution for Cortlandville’s water system –  and its largest customer. The report from CHA Consulting of Syracuse, …

Cortland may get $2.2 million ladder for $250,000

The city of Cortland has received preliminary notice that it has won a $1 million grant to defray the cost of a $2.2 million aerial ladder for its fire department, even as it seeks another $1 million …

Cortland adopts budget after charge of union-busting

Cortland’s Common Council adopted a $37.7 million budget for 2025 on Tuesday, but not before the city was accused of union busting. The budget, adopted 6-0 with alderpersons Wayne Schutt …

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