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The right ingredients: Heart and home

When Kateryna Yanchuk, of Cortlandville moved to America from Ukraine in 2011, she tried making traditinoal Ukrainian food, but but couldn’t find the right ingredients. The flour, ketchup, …

Three inducted into the Country Hall of Fame

Eight musicians were inducted Sunday into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2022 Hall of Honor and three winners were chosen for the Hall of Fame from seven nominees.The Hall of …

Reflecting on Halloween childhood memories

Dana Winant, 25, of McGraw is the owner of Common Grounds at the Crescent Commons in Cortland. She is planning for her wedding as she also plans out her new business. For Halloween, she planned to …

Pumpkins for Pigs prevents Halloween waste

Once Halloween is over, it’s time to get rid of the decor that includes pumpkins and gourds. In an effort to prevent waste, Eastlake Homestead in Homer partnered with Pumpkins for Pigs to …

A pet's life

When Melissa Guyette adopted her first dog from a shelter, she was obsessed with him. Oneday, she saw a portrait of a dog in a general’s suit in a store and thought she just had to do that with …

Women, wine and history

The Zonta Club of Cortland will have its second Women, Wine and History event to celebrate international women 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Center for the Arts of Homer.Tickets are $30 each at …

THURSDAY Trivia, 7 p.m. at ONCO Fermentations, Tully.Trivia, 6 to 8 p.m. at McGraw Box Brewing, McGraw.Trivia, 7 p.m. at Trax Pub and Grill, Cortland.Seven Valleys Food Rescue Grand Opening, 4 to 6 …

‘Dracula’ brings fright to Homer High

If you’re looking for some fright in the night, plan to watch Homer High School’s production of "Dracula" this weekend.Dracula opens at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Homer High School auditorium …

Halloween: An excuse to play with your food

October is my favorite month of the year. Leaves change into bright colors, the weather stays unpredictable, but you still get those perfect fall days and the sunsets are the best this time of the …

Stage lights that have been packed away for eight years were unveiled to shine a spotlight on comedians for The Art of Stand-Up Comedy Thursday at the Ake Gallery.Paul Kozlowski, owner of the …

"NeuroTribes - The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity"By Steve SilbermanPenguin Random House 2015 Many years ago, our family was friends with a couple whose grown son had a mind …

Thomasina Larson has published a 281-page book, Island Connections about Cortland area residents who are Aeolian immigrants. The book is dedicated to local resident Philomena Corsi. Island Connections …

Traffic stopper

As October rolled around, pumpkins, spiders and ghoulish decorations filled lawns and porches. But one house on Copeland Avenue, Homer, stands out with its dark theme that attracts pedestrians and …

CROP Hunger Walk set for Sunday

The 28th annual Cortland CROP Hunger Walk will be start at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace and Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court St. Participants can choose to register individually or in groups for one- …

Riding through 'bucolic' Virgil

Matt Hollenbeck, 35, considers himself a steward of Hollenbeck's Cider Mill in Virgil. He became the owner in 2017. The cider mill has been family owned and operated since 1933. On Oct. 6, he …

The other day, I passed a house and saw yellow warning signs posted because chemicals had been sprayed on the lawn, advising the public to stay off the grass for at least 24 hours.Good advice. We …

Dreamers never die

Dick Bottoff of Cortland remembers the day Ronald James Padavona — you might know him as Ronnie James Dio — approached him to join Padavona’s band. “I graduated from high …

Chefs event, raffle helps YWCA

The third annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence event returns after the pandemic delays from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.20 at The Lookout at Hope Lake Lodge. Limited tickets are on sale for $35 …

Mardi-Gras Indian Funk band Cha Wa will take the stage 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 Main St., Homer. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at …

Retiree enjoying life

James Scheetz, 73, of Homer, found himself exercising Friday at the YWCA Cortland. He has been a member for almost 10 months. He is retired, but has been a baker, jewelry sales person and served in …

Fake it till you mAke it

Paintings and sculptures have been cropping up in the old boiler room of the Crescent Commons building for months as comedian and artist Paul Kozlowski transformed it into the Ake gallery.Kozlowski, …

Mind your Mondays

Usui reiki master Rhonda Giglio of Homer is on a mission to help people find joy. Giglio, a frequent visitor and participant at the YWCA Cortland, will lead a four-day program that provides space for …

Tompkins returns to a tradition -- quilts

DRYDEN — Tompkins County Quilters Guild will have Traditons and Beyond Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Admission is $6; the event is …

The shortcut to traditional butter chicken

When I go to Indian restaurants with my friends, most of them will stare at the menu for 10 minutes then order butter chicken. It’s a dish my mom often made at home, too. I am from …

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