Murray “Roy” Susskind spent decades building a business – JM Murray – that gave pride, dignity and jobs to people with disabilities. Susskind died Oct. 18 after a long …
She’s a woman who ate poison toadstool when she was 3 and lived to tell the story. She’s quit jobs, she’s built a house with her father, she loved to dance and she’s on a …
A century after Alton B. Parker – a presidential nominee and the state’s chief appeals court judge – laid the cornerstone of the Cortland County Courthouse, Cortland County still …
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 …
Most people have heard of or were taught at least some history about the Stonewall Riots that occurred in June of 1969, which kicked off what would become Pride parades and June being Pride …
Over the past four decades, the Chiller Haunted House has grown from a small operation based out of a garage to a public spectacle and local Halloween tradition. This year, it will return to the …
Her initial plan was to take a semester off during the pandemic. Two years later, Jen Rafferty has traded her job as a middle school music teacher at Cortland High School to help educators improve …
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- …
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 …
Cortland native Andrea Talentino will be inaugurated today as the new president at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. Her father will be there in rhyme.She is the ninth president in the college's …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Cortland American Legion is starting its monthly breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. All orders are cooked to order and an omelette special will be featured. Call Cheryl Nauseef at …
Members and donors of the Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society will meet for annual meeting at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at Heritage Hall, 2781 Route 26, Cincinnatus. Reports on programs and finances from the past …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Retired nurses will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. A general business meeting will follow. All medical retired professionals are welcome. 'On This Corner' …
The Ladies' Literary Club of Cortland will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., to discuss their reports on Central and South America. The club launched its …
As we enter into another school year, it’s worth reflecting on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the past few school years, presenting unprecedented challenges for students and teachers …
Recently in conversation with friends, I curiously asked them if they knew what Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur actually meant besides some foreign sounding words. They had to admit that no, they …
Tompkins Community Bank has announced it will accept nominations until Sept. 30 for the 2022 James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence, an annual program that recognizes individuals and volunteer-based …
When my mother’s doctor suggested she might be ready for hospice, I was surprised by how difficult it was to talk with her about enrolling and then help her sign on. After all, I had …
