Police/Fire

Defense wants records sealed in shooting case

The defense attorney for a Cortland man accused of shooting at police asked a judge Friday to seal a large amount of the records in the case, preventing the public – and the judge – from …

Witnesses: Brutal conditions before Cortland man's death

Brandon Storie of Cortland wallowed in filth in his bedroom, confined to a mattress for the last months of his life, covered in excrement in a room infested with bugs and filled with empty beer and …

Father, 2 sons charged in brother’s death

A Cortland man has been indicted on a homicide charge in connection with the death of his son in October. Two of the dead man’s brothers were also charged with endangering their brother’s …

Father, 2 sons, charged in brother's death

Three men were awaiting arraignment Thursday, charged in the death of a 33-year-old man found dead in his bedroom last October, Cortland police said. David H. Storie, 60, was charged with …

Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms has announced several promotions in the wake of the retirement Friday of Lt. Garry Williams: Criminal Investigation Lt. Kimberly Natoli – Natoli …

Sheriff withdraws from Drug Take Back Day

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office will not take part in Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, withdrawing from the event over disagreement with addiction services’ messaging about safe use. …

Flags at half staff for slain Onondaga police

Flags in Cortland County will fly at half-staff today to honor two Onondaga County police officers who were killed Sunday night in a shootout. “The bravery and dedication exhibited by …

Cortland legislators recommend new sheriff’s boat

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office boat wouldn’t float. And it was 30 years old – county legislators recommended Thursday it be replaced. The county Legislature’s …

The armor of information

The body camera resting right over Lt. Cheyenne Cute’s heart weighs perhaps a couple of ounces – about as much as a smartphone with a case. But it adds to a collection of gear that …

Two men were arrested Wednesday following complaints of burglaries from off-campus student housing while the college was on spring break, Cortland police said Thursday. Troy Schermerhorn, 34, no …

Cranes rescue cat from roof

Two cranes came to the rescue Tuesday of a small black cat from the roof of a building on Church Street in Cortland, the Cortland Community Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported. …

Crash in Homer

The Marathon Area Ambulance Corps expects it will have a new facility built and ready to operate next year, now that it has been awarded a $975,000 federal grant, which Rep. Marc Molinaro discussed …

If you want to see the whole eclipse, you must hit the road

The last total eclipse to traverse New York was in 1925. After April 8, the next will be in 2079. So the eclipse is a once-in-two-lifetimes opportunity. However, Cortland County isn’t in the path of totality – about 99% – so if you want to see the big show, you’ll need to travel.

GROTON -- Investigators are examining the cause of a fire Saturday evening that damaged a house on Salt Road in Groton, McLean firefighters said. McLean firefighters were dispatched about 6:45 …

911 Center improves insurance rating

The Cortland County 911 Communications Center’s insurance rating improved to 9.2 from 4 on a scale of 10, largely because of the county’s investment in technology, said Director Scott …

Cortland man performs Heimlich on choking woman

It was a typical day March 12 for 35-year Cortland resident Charles Doughty [source\], a hurried walk home east on Groton Avenue from his job running the frozen food department at the Grand Union …

Police seize $22,000 in drugs in traffic stop

Police seized more than $22,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs following a traffic stop Monday morning on Route 11 in Cortlandville, Cortland County sheriff’s …

Jury deliberate a third day in attempted murder case

  Jurors in the trial of a Cortland man accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-girlfriend’s friend will begin a third day of deliberations this morning at Cortland County Court.

State troopers shoot man in Marathon

State police shot a man Saturday in Marathon following what troopers called a mental health crisis. Troopers were dispatched about 2:15 a.m. at 162 Tim Hill Road, Marathon, to find a 54-year-old …

One person is homeless after a kitchen fire Thursday Night on Park Street ikn Cortland got into the building’s walls and roofline, the Cortland Fire Department reported. Firefighters …

‘The cherry on top’

A new state program offering stipends for volunteer firefighter training is a great start to help with recruitment, but it’s just a piece to the puzzle, said Cortland Fire Chief Wayne Friedman. …

Dryden firefighter responds to Africa’s call

 

Groton fire station, village hall nearly complete

GROTON — The village of Groton is nearing the home stretch on the new home for a combined village hall and new fire station. Construction workers were wrapping up work Monday on the site, …

Marathon ambulance gets $975,000 for new facility

The Marathon Area Ambulance Corps expects it will have a new facility built and ready to operate next year, now that it has been awarded a $975,000 federal grant. MAVAC Chief John Tillotson said …

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