The following is a memoir.I was about 12 when I learned to drive a tractor. Kids who grew up on farms often learned as young as 6. But for a city kid, 12 wasn’t bad, at the time, and still …
Looking for a good book? Here are new titles coming in September: “Blowback” by James Patterson, “Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks, “Treasure State” by C. J. …
Tabitha Scoville and the Cortland County Historical Society went with an independent contractor to create little mock colonial buildings – and it was a good move. “I looked at online …
Kittel & Co. a bluegrass-ish group, and the David Bromberg Quintet, a roots group, will perform this fall at the Center for the Arts of Homer. Kittel & Co., led by biolinist Jeremy Kittel, …
Owen Valentine Thomas of McGraw, has received the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank, the Eagle Scout Award. Thomas, 17, was recognized Agu. 20 at his Court of Honor at the Center for the …
Grieving people often hear all kinds of advice about the best way to mourn. All the suggestions we receive may have some semblance of helpfulness, but the fact is there’s no right or wrong way …
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, …
The Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has created a new book club for people over 60. Explore the World will meet 11 a.m. to noon the third Tuesday of each month at the Age Well Center, 165 …
Just when you think you can't handle another zucchini recipe, a reader chips in another enticing idea. Contributions are so appreciated!. We should not have any problem dealing with zucchini this …
The Preservation Association of Central New York is accepting nominations for its Eight That Can’t Wait list of threatened historic properties. The list will be revealed at a 2022 awards …
Emmanuel Sikora has been writing operas his whole life. Now the 31-year-old Cortlandville man will see the premiere next month of three short operas with the Ukrainian Festival Orchestra and …
Martsje Vanderschaaf-Riehlman, 57, of Preble is a circulation manager at the Phillips Free Library in Homer and works on the family farm with her husband, Doug. She came to the United States from …
ITHACA — The 19th Annual Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare Aug. 13 at the Ithaca Yacht Club raised a record $586,000, with more than 6,000 donations. The money helps Hospicare bring …
The Tribe in Cortland, friends from the ‘60s and ‘70s, had a special reunion Aug. 13 at Blodgett Mills park. Called the Tribal Revival, (not the band) it is held every three to five …
Ginger Lella is used to Daytona, Fla., water temperatures — around 83 degrees in a pool she swims at there.So when she jumped into Wickwire pool Wednesday it felt a lot cooler. “Oh, …
SYRACUSE –Syracuse Stage will audition Equity and Non-Equity actors 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10. at the Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Drama Complex, 820 E. …
A look at what’s happening the next week: TODAY Yaman Beach , 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Yaman Park, Cortland, through Sunday. Wickwire Pool, daily noon to 7 p.m. at Suggett Park, Cortland, through …
Pray for sun and low 70s on Sunday, said Molly Reagan. It's the day of PorchFest Cortland. “I never look at the weather," she said, laughing. "It’s going to happen no matter …
SYRACUSE — Vegan CNY will present Syracuse Vegfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. Syracuse Vegfest will give visitors the opportunity to visit a wide …
The love affair with zucchini continues as we celebrate the Cortland Farmers Market’s 50th year, supplying local vegetables all summer. And what better ways to mark those 50 years than …
A reunion of the Ridge Runners will take place starting noon Sunday at the Freetown Park on Freetown Crossing Road. Dish to pass. People should bring their own place settings and drinks. Call Amee …
Nicole Belcher can’t wait to hear the live music that will be played along the YMCA’s Rock Around the Block 5K this Sunday. “It sounds fun to have music along the race …
The McGraw Community Food Pantry meets 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays every week at the McGraw Methodist Church at 20 E. Main St., McGraw. Drive-through entrance format. Use back entrance. Canned goods, milk …
The Center for the Arts of Homer has announced two new concerts in the fall: Jim Messina and the CNY Songbirds. People can see www.center4art.org or call 607-749-4900 to get tickets at the 72 S. …
The Jazz Horn Legacy Sextet will perform a free concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland. The Sanctuary Seasonings committee is preparing its first reception for an …
