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DRYDEN — The Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund has announced it is accepting applications for its spring grant cycle. The fund has awarded more than $222,000 to 306 projects since it was …

Pathologist: Horse didn’t cause Solon death

Patricia Allison Halverson died within minutes, or perhaps a couple of hours, after whatever caused the cuts and bruises to her head, a forensic pathologist testified Monday in Cortland County Court. …

Homer helps families after fire

Ashley Losaw and Rebecca Feint could use some new dishes. Cat food, too. A home would be good: Their kids would like their own beds – and to stay with their friends in Homer schools. But …

The email had no small amount of confusion in it, and maybe a touch of panic. It included an image of a bill for advertising a greater Cortland area non-profit’s event. Frankly, I was just …

Accused: Christopher J. Fox, 23, Maricle Road, Freetown Charges: Aggravated family offense, a felony; third-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree menacing, …

Accused: Damien M. Towers, 26, West River Road, Cortlandville Charges: Driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to keep right, …

A specialist in helping children become more resilience and improving their well-being will speak March 20 at a seminar in Homer. Tammy Goddard of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children to …

Cortland County will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic March 26 in the gymnasium of the Cortland County Office Building. The event will be 6 to 8 p.m. at 60 Central Ave., Cortland. …

Witnesses in murder case saw injuries to suspect’s hands

      By DOUG SCHNEIDER Staff Reporter dschneider@cortlandstandard.com   Two people testified Friday in Cortland County Court they’d …

‘We are just regular people’

It wasn’t until Maya Perez of Ithaca started performing drag, that she realized she was a woman. Performing helped her feel empowered, and now, she will perform to help transgender SUNY …

Accused: Dorothy G. Parkin, 62, Tobin Drive, Homer Charges: Second-degree assault, a felony; fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. Details: Parkin assaulted someone …

In a two-minute meeting Thursday, the Cortlandville Town Board rescinded a February resolution for work at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, replacing it with one that’s more specific. …

Fish can now be ordered until April 18 through the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District for private pond stocking, the agency has announced. Available fish include rainbow trout, …

Cortland administrator Corpora plans to retire May 29

After 34 years with Cortland County, Robert Corpora plans to retire May 29 as the county’s top administrative official. Corpora broke the news Thursday to county legislators in an …

Possible delay in trial of man accused of shooting at police

The trial for a Cortland man accused of attempted murder, charged with shooting at police in 2024, may be delayed. Staffing issues at the medical unit of Mohawk Correctional Facility, where …

Dryden gets NY Forward

DRYDEN — The village of Dryden won a $4.5 million NY Forward grant on its third try, the state announced Thursday in a program to help communities revitalize their downtowns. Gov. Kathy …

Day out hopes to bring girls a few steps forward

To celebrate International Women’s Day, girls can meet career-oriented women, learn new skills, and spend a day alongside 100 like-minded girls at the YWCA Cortland’s 23rd annual …

Defense: Horse trampled woman

The prosecution contends Ariela M. Thran beat her mother to death following an argument. The defense says a horse trampled her. A jury will decide, as lawyers gave opening statements Wednesday …

Accused: Daniel S. Kelley, 65, Maricle Road, Freetown Charges: Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor Details: Through a Cortland County sheriff’s office …

The Cortland Enlarged City School District is looking to fill three spots on its school board. The terms of two board members and an unexpired term are up for election May 20 at the budget vote …

Homer Mayor Pat Clune said Tuesday the village is out of salt, but is getting salt from other highway departments and mixing in some sand.  “I want to say thank you specifically to …

Homer trustee Slack resigns after 10 years of decisions

After helping make decisions for the village of Homer for more than 10 years, Trustee Kevin Slack is leaving his seat at the table vacant for someone new to step in.  Slack’s …

‘She Shines’ puts spotlight on female entrepreneurs

You can embrace the female experience by gathering your beloved girls, getting dressed up, having some drinks and snacks, making crafts and supporting the county’s female entrepreneurs …

Fed lunch funding uncertain, but state plan would fill gap

Federal funding that makes sure your child has access to a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at school is uncertain, but greater Cortland school district superintendents wonder if a similar state …

Opening statements delayed in Solon murder case

Opening statements in the trial of an Oswego County woman accused of murdering her mother in Solon were delayed Tuesday so a hearing can be conducted on whether to suppress certain evidence. …

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