Finn, our first golden retriever, took one look at the box I was packing and raced to the door to go out. Once outside, he ran down the steps and stood by the car. “Finn,” I called, …
Take time to thinkIt is the source of power. Take time to playIt is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to readIt is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to pray.It is the greatest power …
These people were honored at college:Graduating from Cayuga Community College: Chloe Bush of Cortland, Cassidee Peck of Homer and Gabriella Polednak of Richford.These people received the Key Award at …
Editor’s note: This is the first story Katie Keyser wrote after she was promoted in August 1999 to living and leisure editor. It was published Sept. 1, 1999. CORTLAND — Dr. Sam Mason …
Editor’s note: This report, published in August 1996, was the first news story to carry Katie’s byline. It appeared on the same day (and the same page) as a brief announcing her …
For 26 years, Katie Keyser has opened a window to give Cortland a look at itself. She was there when people began walking to remember their loved ones lost to cancer. She was there when they swam …
Newspaper publishers always trade notes and ideas when we get together — we commiserate over mutual challenges, share solutions to problems and tout new revenue ideas. It was during one of …
Jane Belonsoff of Summerhill wondered what she'd do with her mother's angel collection. Her mother, Josephine Van Marter, died in October under the care of Hospicare, Belonsoff said in an email. …
SKANEATELES — Jazz On Tap, the first series of the CNY Jazz 2022-2023 season, begins at the unique “theme brewpub” Finger Lakes on Tap on Sept. 9 with a performance by Melissa …
NORWICH – In 1995, the first Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival had 41 artists. This year, the 28th annual festival will see nearly 100 juried artists on Sept. 10 and 11 at East and West Parks …
I remember reading Al Butler’s good-bye story; it was so touching. The sports editor from Homer put in double the time I did at the Cortland Standard, 40-plus years, a godawful number, and …
The Ake Gallery at the Crescent Commons at 165 Main St., Cortland, will have a special opening 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 23. Its regular hours after that will be noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in …
"The Power of Habit – Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" by Charles Duhigg, Random House 2012 We are all creatures of habit. Each waking day is filled with routines that we …
A look at what’s happening in the next week: TODAY Great New York State Fair, through Sept. 5, New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes. Agricultural, animal exhibits, live entertainment, concerts, …
The third annual Cortland Community Matters Fair will take place noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Suggett Park, with a goal to show what makes Cortland great. In the previous two years, this event has …
The Cortland County Historical Society plans an exhibit/reunion about Cortland County's proposed low-level radioactive waste facility and the effort to stop it from 1989 1995. The reunion is 10 …
The Dowd Gallery opens the new year this week with the exhibition, "Runaway" by Queens artist and educator Beth Livensperger. The work focuses on how issues of control play out within public …
Mentoring, which pairs youth or “mentees” with responsible and caring adult “mentors,” has proven to be an effective prevention strategy over the years. In 1970, family …
GENEVA — The Smith Center for the Arts will present pop musician Jonatha Brooke at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at 82 Seneca St. Merging folk, melodic pop and roots rock sensibility, the …
Those who are over- or under-eaters are welcome at Overeaters Anonymous, which meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 2 Rivers Church, 78 Homer Ave., Cortland. For details, call 607-211-4553. Chess Club meets …
Maria Reagan, 33, of Cortland is a stay-at-home mother with four children. She entertained the kids at the Suggett Park playground on Thursday, a hot, sunny day. Thankfully, the splash pad was up and …
ITHACA – The Cornell Department of Music and the Cornell Contemporary Chamber Players welcome experimental percussionist Greg Stuart for two concerts on campus. The performances are part …
Tickets for career-spanning documentary on the life and times of metal icon Ronnie James Dio, “DIO: Dreamers Never Die,” are on sale at www.diodreamersneverdie.com. Presented in more …
Cortland Arts Connect invites the community to view an exhibit by local artists titled “Cortland County A Great Place To Live” through Sept. 30 in the first floor art gallery of the …
Joyce Burd Hicks did an about face in her latest novel, “Unexpected Guests at Blackbird Lodge,” moving from senior citizen scenarios in her first book, “Escape from Assisted …
