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McGraw considers $17.8 million school project

Some of the work in a proposed capital project for McGraw schools is expected: HVAC improvements; new windows; a new sump pump. The broadcasting studio at the high school is a new idea, though, …

Unemployment ticks up in Cortland County

Unemployment in Cortland County climbed to 5.4% in February from 5% in February 2023, as the number of people with jobs dipped slightly, and the number without climbed a similar amount. State …

Wells College plans eclipse events

AURORA — Wells College has planned a Solar Day for students, faculty, staff, and residents April 8 to mark the total eclipse. Aurora will be just south of the path of totality, or the …

Special meeting discusses microenterprise grant

The Cortland County Legislature’s Finance and Administration Committee will have a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, chair Cathy Bischoff announced Tuesday. The meeting, in room 302 …
Today in features
Students hang their art in preparation for the Imagination Celebration, which opens tonight at the Ake Gallery in Cortland.
Students and teachers to share art in ‘Imagination Celebration’
Students from across Cortland County, from grades preschool through senior year, will have their work hung alongside both their mentors and professional artists’ pieces this week, starting with …
Samantha Pickert holds her 1-year-old son, Drew Pickert, while she watches her other son Kayden Jebbett, 6, draw on his flower pot at the Showcase in 2019. People were able to plat seeds in small pots at the Asthma and Allergy Associates booth during The Showcase returns April 5 at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex in Cortlandville.
Plan your fun
SEASONAL EVENTS March 23: Easter Bunny at the 1890 House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 37 Tompkins St. March 23: Easter Egg hunt, 10 a.m. at Suggett Park, Cortland. March 23: Easter …
Don't make boiled dinner in a pressure cooker, even if it is faster. A large stock pot lets you put the vegetables in later, so they don't overcook.
The family legend: French-Canadian boiled dinner
The family legend: Pepere, my great-grandfather, loved boiled dinner. Boiled dinner in my family was a French-Canadian classic. Farm food, from my great-grandparents’ childhood in Quebec …
This pasta dish looks great, tastes just as good and is so simple a brand-new cook can make it.
A recipe that makes me look like I know what I’m doing
As a new adult, (and by new adult, I mean I’ve been out of college for a year), I don’t have a ton of cooking experience. I always assumed people just learn to cook without trying once …
Michael Lipton and James Boland rehearse the opening scene of
Neezen Toze Theater Co. to put on 'Rumpelstiltskin'
When creating a play for children, it’s not about simplifying a story, or adding in jokes or props to make toddlers laugh. It’s about writing for multiple levels at once, so both kids and …
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Colorectal cancer rates decline in Cortland region as more patients have colonoscopies

Colonoscopy has been a lifesaver for many patients by detecting colorectal cancer early when it is most treatable and often curable.
Nearly 80% of the residents ages 50-64 in Cortland and most nearby counties have been screened for colorectal cancer, the current New York State health data show. That’s well above the …
Death notices
Kim E. Bowman, 66, of Camillus, NY, passed away on March 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home.
GOLDEN — Lawrence G. Golden, Sr., 63, of Tully, died March 19, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at noon on March 23 at Venture Farms, 6978 Route 80, Tully.
Deborah M. Miller Deborah M. Miller, 62, of Marathon passed away March 11, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday 10-11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln ave., …
Edith E. (Fosgate) Randall Edith E. (Fosgate) Randall, 99, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY. In keeping with her …
Sports

Cortland boys lax can’t rally back against Whitney Point

Cortland’s Joe Banewicz carries the ball up field against Whitney Point Tuesday at Cortland Junior-Senior High School. Banewicz had three goals in the Purple Tigers’ 9-5 loss.
The Cortland boys lacrosse team got behind early and were unable to climb back as it fell to Whitney Point 9-5 Tuesday at Cortland Junior-Senior High School. The first half was ultimately the …

Cortland girls lax falls in season opener

The Cortland girls lacrosse team and visiting Jordan-Elbridge both had a strong offensive first half, but both teams cooled off in the second and ended with the Purple Tigers coming up short and …

Homer girls lax wins big in season opener

Eila Spanbauer and Maria Partis each poured in five goals as the Homer girls lacrosse team opened its season with a 15-6 win over Rome Free Academy Monday night at Homer High School. The Trojans …
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The Standard in Sports Podcast, Episode 31: All-Greater Cortland basketball teams

Sports Editor Paul Cifonelli and Sports Reporter Matt Czeitner break down the 2023 All-Greater Cortland basketball selections on the latest episode of the Standard in Sports Podcast, presented by the …
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Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.