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Expect wind gusts of 60 mph

Expect winds gusting as high as 60 mph Sunday night, bringing the possibility of downed trees and power lines, the National Weather Service reported in issueing a high wind warning. The warning, …

Cortland counts down to Centro switch

Centro — which is taking over Cortland County’s transit system — is preparing for a March 8 open house, at which the company expects to begin hiring drivers, as Cortland County …

Dryden cafe wins state grant to perk up exterior

DRYDEN – Even though only one building in the village of Dryden is being restored, Mayor Michael Murphy hopes it will start a pattern of revitalization. The Corner Brew, 1 W. Main St. in …

New member joins Homer Board of Trustees

An English teacher will now help make decisions about the village he grew up in.  Ed Porter was appointed as a new member of the Homer Board of Trustees Tuesday night. Porter graduated from …

Toys and fidgets funded for storytime at Homer library

New toys, fidgets, blankets, plushies and seats have been added to the Phillips Free Library’s Sensory Storytimes bin through two grants. The Sensory Storytimes are just like other …

Ice ice maybe

90 Mwatt solar project delayed at least to 2028

A 600-acre, 90-megawatt solar project planned for three towns in Cortland County has a new targeted completion date, and it’s years behind what was originally promised. California-based …

Here is what is closed, canceled or delays because of the weather Feb. 6, 2025: Schools Dryden -- Two-hour delay Groton -- Closed Homer -- Closed Lansing -- Two-hour delay Moravia -- Two-hour …

Mayor works on parking issues

Sharon Stevans and her friends love going out to dinner downtown. But when they have to walk long distances in the dark, have to back into a spot, or can’t find a spot for people with …

State adds $1.3 million for Bridgeview Commons project

New York will give a Central New York non-profit $1.25 million to assist with the Bridgeview Commons redevelopment project on Homer Avenue, but the last update on the affordable housing project …

Cortland Area Library Crawl arrives over winter break

If you find yourself with some spare time over February break, you can visit your local libraries, participate in free activities, and maybe win a raffle basket as part of the third annual Library …

Here's what's closed or delayed Jan. 31, 2025: Schools Marathon -- Two-hour delay

Story slam to help Seven Valleys feed hungry people

Seven Valleys Health Coalition is putting on a story slam, where people can come tell stories relating to the theme “Firsts.” People can tell a story about five minutes long, about …

Donations sought for Ukraine amid U.S. refugee pause

After more than 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, both soldiers and civilians need supplies, or refuge – but only one of those is possible following the suspension of refugee admissions hours after …

Village of Homer budget cuts spending nearly 7%

Even though Village of Homer residents will be paying more in taxes, village leaders said it’s better to get ahead of budgeting issues now than be unprepared when Cortland County reaches an …

Schools Cincinnatus -- Two-hour delay DeRuyter -- Two-hour delay Homer -- Two-hour delay McGraw -- Two-hour delay Truxton Academy -- Two-hour delay Tully -- Two-hour delay Others ARC-Madison-Cortland …

Steering panel starts work on city’s plan for its future

A new steering committee meant to craft a plan mapping Cortland's future met Wednesday – and it wants your help. The City Comprehensive Plan Update Committee held its first meeting …

Sandy Price honored for a lifetime of achievement

The “P” in her last name symbolizes the passion she brought to her legislative career; the “R” stands both for her resilience, and for the respect she commanded, Former …

C’ville buys security cameras, more for Gutchess

  The Cortlandville town board made several commitments Wednesday to spend money at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, including one that might have prevented the theft last year of a utility …

Here's what's closed or delayed because of cold weather Jan. 22, 2205: Schools Cincinnatus -- Two-hour delay Dryden -- Two-hour delay Lansing -- Two-hour delay

A steering committee assembled to update the city of Cortland’s comprehensive plan will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 40-42 Main St., the city …

Bradford Allen, a 12-year veteran of the Cortland music scene,  talks about the evolution of his music and what he loves about playing in a small city with Staff Reporter Lily Byrne.

Cortlandville firefighters mourn former chief

Cortlandville firefighters and representatives of other departments will escort Gary Henry home today following his death at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Gary Henry, past chief …

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