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 …
Christine Han, 24, who just opened Prandium Café & Eatery on Homer Avenue in Cortland is a recent graduate focused on beginning a new venture while finding the small joys in life …
Barbara Craig had a house full after her husband, Gene, died from COVID at age 64. That was in October. Her co-worker and friend, Jim Hopkins, went home and made a tray of lasagna and a pie …
DRYDEN — The Dryden Senior Citizens will meet 11:45 a.m. Monday, at the Veterans Memorial Home on Route 13 in Dryden.
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
