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Business owners react to two-way Main Street

CORTLAND — Main Street held an unofficial ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, turning the street from a one-way road to two ways. Cortland Mayor Scott Steve said normally Cortland is behind …

Higgins Supply grows and thrives over 100 years

MCGRAW — Higgins Supply has been a prominent business in Cortland County since its founding in 1922. Higgins has been able to stay present and profitable through the years by adapting and …

There are arguments between the Cortland County Democratic Committee (CCDC) and some Preble residents following the Democratic caucus on June 30. Preble Town Supervisor Jim Doring, a Republican, was …

Local author promotes new fiction novel

CORTLAND — Kurt Warner is an occupational therapist and social worker in Cortland County with a particular affinity for writing. The three books he has written and published so far all tackle …

HOMER — After two weeks as the Center for the Arts of Homer’s artist in residence, multidisciplinary artist Chaz Barracks will be showing his film and work at the Phillips Free Library …

Cortland County business recognized by North Central SBDC

MARATHON — North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) named The 1812 Shoppe its Small Business of the Year for Cortland County, highlighting the work and entrepreneurship of owner …

Cortland band competes nationally for festival spot

CORTLAND — Cortland-based Americana band The Rollin’ Rust has been listed as one of the top 10 finalists for the “Battle of the Banjos” competition to determine the performers …

Arts Off Main will bring the music

CORTLAND — Monica Ryan knows the local music scene. A bass player in M3 out of Cortland, Ryan plays music regularly in Central New York, with her singer/guitarist husband, Marc Ryan, and …

Cortland's Main Street almost done

CORTLAND — Construction is finishing up on Main Street in Cortland as part of the state’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant it received in 2017. When construction …

Peter A. Grimm, originally from Troy, was the guest of honor at the Brockway Truck Preservation Association program and dinner June 21 at the CNY Living History Center. Grimm was thanked for all …

CNY native brings colorful art to hometown

CORTLAND — Jeanine Lorenzo has had an artistic flair her entire life between performing and traveling for her dreams. Now she’s bringing that flair back to her home base with a new twist …

A StoryWalk is a book that has been dismembered, laminated and presented page by page on a trail, bike path or in store windows to promote reading and exercise. StoryWalks were created by Anne …

Review: CRT's "The Wedding Singer' hits the stage

PREBLE — Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT) is offering a blast from the past with the iconic musical “The Wedding Singer,” with plenty of neon, synthesizer and ’80s hair to …

CORTLAND — The city Common Council appointed Cortland-native and Frederick Street resident Tom Conlon to serve as the 5th Ward representative at its meeting Tuesday evening. Conlon, …

BINGHAMTON — The Baden-Powell Council, Scouting America, is proud to announce a significant milestone in strengthening community ties and youth engagement: Troop 24 has officially adopted …

NORWICH — Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival returns to downtown Norwich this September 6–7, 2025, bringing with it an exciting weekend of art, music, and family-friendly cultural …

Jim Weiss, local photographer, and Ann Finamore, music performance artist, are the 2025 recipients of Cortland Arts Connects’ (CAC) Lifetime Achievement Awards in Visual Arts and Music, …

McGRAW The McGraw Central School District held its 130th commencement exercises Friday night on the front lawn of the Jr./Sr. high school thanks to some fortunate weather. Salutatorian …

In a ceremony last week, City of Cortland Firefighter Travis Marshall was sworn in as the newest Fire Captain for the Department. Marshall, who has been with the department for nearly 12 years, …

SUNY Cortland adapts and grows over more than 150 years

CORTLAND — SUNY Cortland brings new people and families to the City of Cortland and has been a part of the community for over 150 years. It now looms over the city up on the hill, but the …

Marathon P.E. teacher introduces bicycling program

MARATHON — Appleby Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Sydney Jennison had set a goal over a year ago to teach her students how to ride a bike. Now, thanks to a donation from the …

Intergenerational music programs thrive in Dryden

DRYDEN — Dryden Intergenerational Band and Chorus is making music opportunities available for all ages completely free of cost. The summer program is running for another year in the Town of …

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