Some of us can remember the excitement of the space race of the 1960s that stretched into the early 1970s, as America and the then-Soviet Union competed to put a man on the moon first.It was …
The stumps and trunks lay along the side of Church Street in Cortland: a pair of once-majestic trees that shaded Courthouse Park’s western edge.We’re sorry to see them go, and we …
This holiday season, we encourage you to shop local when you’re looking for the right gift. With an ever-expanding roster of retailers and other small businesses in the greater Cortland area, …
This will be the third holiday season we’ve been nervous to get together with friends. We’re vaccinated and boosted — at least against COVID-19 — but there’s more to …
A new drug court in Cortland City Court is aimed at pressing for treatment, rather than punishment, an effort so pressing that a judge is moving to begin work even before state funding is released …
We’ll be spending all day tomorrow telling our loved ones how much we appreciate them, but today we want to thank you, our readers, for being a part of this community’s newspaper. It is …
A vacant property off South Pendleton Street stands as a reminder of both the city’s manufacturing glory days and lingering environmental troubles that some companies left behind.The property …
Our favorite contribution to a drive, bucket or container to supply a food pantry is dried beans. They’re a nutritious protein source. They require no refrigeration — which until recently …
Following the announcement last month of a major technology company setting up shop in Onondaga County, community leaders were quick to point out that we had opportunities to capitalize locally. …
The name sounds so innocuous: bath salts. As if they’re something you’d sprinkle in a warm tub. In reality, they’re a category of designer drugs that mimic the effects of LSD, PCP, …
We were glad to see construction crews working in recent months off Route 13 in Cortlandville just outside the city of Cortland, a sign of efforts to fulfill a significant community need for senior …
Despite a little drizzle, families were able to celebrate Halloween by trick-or treating without the customary parkas and snowboots that usually ruin our costumes. We’ve actually worn shorts …
Americans have just finished exercising their most important duty, and right, as citizens — electing political leaders. Regardless of whether a favored candidate was elected, the outcome has to …
When you think about it, Santa Claus has a pretty good gig. Sure, he works holidays — one, at least — but he makes his own hours, gets to travel, delivers a product everybody wants. And …
As journalists, we consider protecting the public’s right to witness the actions of their government leaders as one of our most important functions.That’s why we found ourselves …
Vote like democracy depends on it Thousands of your neighbors have already voted in the 2022 midterm elections, and we hope you’ll join them — Election Day is Nov. 8, and this is an …
When we think of childbirth, we like to think the happy thoughts: the joy in hearing a cry from a healthy new baby; the disheveled, sweaty, beautiful mess of a mother who has just brought forth into …
As most of us sleep Sunday morning, an historic moment may come and go — but only time will tell. Daylight Savings Time, which darkens mornings and brightens evenings, may be ending for the …
The village of Dryden is seeking $4.9 million worth of improvements to its central business district, with the goal of creating a more walkable, livable village. We hope the village succeeds in its …
We understand how many people bristle at the idea of government interfering in their private lives. That hits close to home when it comes to our pets; they’re part of our families. The city …
There’s a difference between regulating development so developers and neighbors alike can enjoy the benefits of a community. And then there’s what Cortland County did in 2020 to block …
Halloween is whatever you make of it. Young kids, of course, want candy, to show off a cool costume and run around in the dark with their friends. Teenagers might eschew the costume, but are often …
My god, marijuana smoke smells like someone grilling rancid socks. And walking through a fog of nicotine vapors delivers a contact buzz that’s truly unpleasant for people who don’t …
With just a few weeks remaining before voters go to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 8 — and with early voting starting on Oct. 29 this year — the Cortland Standard has already received …
Normally, we’d be ecstatic about Cortland County legislators considering a county charter and new ways to operate government. We like that public leaders are thinking the big thought, and …
