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Q4 sales tax revenue down 4.4% in Cortland County

Cortland County Legislators’ Finance and Administration Committee Tuesday voted to distribute nearly $3.9 million in fourth-quarter sales tax proceeds to the city, towns and villages in the …

Clune named Homer mayor

A new mayor and deputy mayor have been appointed in Homer, which leaves an open spot in the Village of Homer Board of Trustees.  Pat Clune, former deputy mayor, was appointed mayor on the …

Homer town justice and lawyer Randolph “Van” Kruman has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cortland County judge to succeed David Alexander. The seat is open …

As kids prepare for winter break, the Kiwanis Club of Cortland hopes to get 500 jars of peanut butter or jelly into food banks. The seventh annual Kiwanis PBJ500 continues until Feb. 11. During …

Three homes tied for first place in the city of Cortland’s holiday lighting award party Thursday: •Kelly Griffin and Doug Perine, 7 Cedar St. •Cheryl and Frank Mrozowski, 8 …

Preble considers wind turbine moratorium ahead of project

The Preble Town Board heard from constituents Monday regarding a possible moratorium on wind farms and other “wind-energy systems.” No vote was taken on implementing the delay, which …

Access to Independence and Rural Health Institute noticed the gap a couple of years ago: People with disabilities didn’t get the same education or treatment on substance use as typically able …

Tommy the Turtle removed from Dwyer Park

Preble’s iconic Tommy the Turtle is a shell of its former self following its removal from Dwyer Memorial Park in December. Tommy and the rest of the playground equipment were taken from …

Flu cases rising in Cortland, Tompkins

The number of influenza cases is rising across the state and nation, including Cortland and Tompkins counties, health officials reported Friday. Cortland County reported 43 cases of flu in the …

In the world of introverts and extroverts (and ambiverts, which apparently describes most people), newspaper journalists tend toward the introverted side. But in the jobs in a newsroom, there’s …

Damage was limited to a void space between the ceiling and roof of a Harford home in a two-alarm fire Monday morning. Firefighters from Harford, Dryden, Virgil and Marathon were called about …

Accused: Jason F. Page, 39, Broome Street, Marathon Charges: First-degree criminal contempt, a felony; second-degree harassment, a violation Details: Page violated an order of protection …

After a year of no ice skating in downtown Homer, the weather is finally perfect for an outdoor rink – and it’s now open in the village of Homer. Layer by layer, water has been added …

Daughter faces court in Feb. in murder case

A woman accused of beating her mother to death nearly a year ago outside the mother’s home in Solon will appear Feb. 18 in Cortland County Court. Ariela Thran, 32, of Granby in Oswego …

Cortland hotel tax to help fund events

The next time you have fun at an event the city of Cortland is offering, might want to say thanks to the out-of-towners who help pay for it. Cortland’s Common Council voted this week, 7-0 …

The Board of Education of the Cincinnatus Central School District will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school library.

Virgil drops camper law after opposition

The town of Virgil dropped a proposed law banning living or sleeping in campers, tent trailers, tents or motor homes during the winter after town board members opposed it Thursday and the town …

County asks state for reform – and money – for Code Blue

With the recent deep freeze chilling Cortland County and driving more people to seek relief from the weather, social services people are seeking increased funding for the local Code Blue shelter. …

Watch ahead

ITHACA -- Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County’s public health commissioner for 14 years, will resign effective Feb. 7 to take a position with Cayuga Health, the county and the health organization …

Crash kills Tully man

LaFAYETTE — A Tully man died Wednesday in a one-car crash on Ortloff Road in LaFayette, state police reported. Peter C. Sweeting, 48, was a passenger in a red 2010 Chevrolet Impala driven …

People will rally from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 18 at Main and Port Watson streets in Cortland to support reproductive rights and social justice. “This is a people-powered rally for justice …

The Central New York Maple Festival seeks to help non-profit organizations and clubs raise money through its pancake breakfast during the festival April 5 and 6. Contestants with their …

Here's a list of what's closed or delayed by the weather on Jan. 9, 2025: Schools: Cincinnatus -- Two-hour delay DeRuyter -- Two-hour delay Homer -- Two-hour delay Lansing -- Two-hour delay …

Byrne reveals plan to double Cortlandville plant

Cortlandville officials confirmed Wednesday what they had learned last summer: Byrne Dairy hopes to more than double the size of its facility, according to a presentation made this week to town …

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