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Friends of Fillmore plan park cleanup

MORAVIA — The Friends of Fillmore Glen will host “I Love My Park Day” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 to get the state park ready for the summer season. A morning of projects will …

Homer woman charged with endangering child

Accused: Jasmine R. Jones, 22, of McDonald Road, Homer Charges: Endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor; second-degree harassment, a violation Details: Jones engaged in a physical …

C’ville: Legislators suggested cut in Gutchess request

Cortlandville officials aren’t explaining in detail why a $6.7 million request for Congressional funding to pay for a community hub” at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex was cut to a $3 …

The housing is there, if the partnerships are

Creating affordable housing in Central New York requires collaborations between communities, developers and non-profit groups — and Cortland has done it before. “There’s a …
Today in features
Pam Wenck, left, and Robert Zollinger spar at their weekly ludosport class. Classes are 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Cortland YWCA.
‘It’s more than just a sport’
Lightsaber swooshing noises echoed around the Cortland YWCA each Monday evening, as people worked on their combat skills, and had fun while doing it. Robert Zollinger hosts LudoSport classes at …
The Moon's shadow covering portions of Canada and the U.S. during a total solar eclipse as seen from the International Space Station on Monday, Aug. 8. This is a better view than what Cortland got.
Clouds eclipse the solar eclipse in Cortland area
That was disappointing. After weeks of hype leading up to the eclipse last week, as the complete solar eclipse was expected April 8, I was standing on the roof of the Cortland Standard building …
Alder Finlay-Morrison, 7, of Brattleboro, Vt., looks through a special telescope that was set up by Emily Zervas, the director of the Putney, Vt., Library, during an event at the Putney Central School as part of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Solar eclipses and what you saw (or almost saw) April 8
A solar eclipse, like the one that upstate New Yorkers almost got to see April 8, occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. The Moon casts a shadow that blocks out the Sun from our …
Cortland poet delivers gentle messages on harsh changes
While the call-to-action to stop climate change is urgent, poetry, as a vessel, can deliver the important message in a gentle way, said author Nancy Avery Dafoe. Cortland native Dafoe has …
If you want responsible adults, give them chores as kids, developmental psychologist Thomas Lickona says.
How not to spoil kids: Teach responsibility
A single mother who works full time says that when she gets home from work and asks her 16- and 14-year-old daughters for help with dinner, they respond, “That’s your job.” A …
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Spinal pain, nerve issues treated by Cayuga Health Neurosurgery

Most of the  patients coming to Neurosurgery Services of CMA are seen for disorders of the spine and include lumbar and cervical issues. The conditions can be painful, but they are often effectively treated without surgery to end months of discomfort.
Patient care at Neurosurgery Services of CMA goes well beyond precision surgery at Cayuga Medical Center operating rooms and can include treating neck and back pain with physical therapy, pain …
Death notices
Marilyn J. Hurlbert, 70 of Cortland passed away on April 18, 2024 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright-Beard …
Joseph A. Breed, 40 of DeRuyter passed away April 14, 2024. A calling hour will be held Friday April 26, 2024 from 11A.M.-12 at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter
David N. Cota, 72, of Cortland, passed away on April 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 5 at McGraw Box Brewing Company, 1 Spring St., McGraw. Arrangements …
Colleen Mary McGuire Ostrander, 73 of Moravia, formerly of McGraw passed away on April 16, 2024 at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Private Graveside services will be held at the …
Sports

Moravia baseball blows out Marathon

Moravia's Eli Landis, center, prepares to see a pitch in while Cortland's Danny Jackson, left, gives a sign Saturday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.
The Moravia baseball team had everything clicking against Marathon Tuesday as the Blue Devils beat the Olympians 14-1 in six innings at Marathon High School. Moravia led 4-1 through three …

Cortland softball suffers first loss

Sophie Mayer went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and Brenna Hogan struck out 14 batters over seven innings, but Cortland allowed six runs in the first two innings to fall to 2-1. Abby Romans was …
Cortland Zach Muir follows through after throwing a pitch Monday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.

Albright notches 100th hit in Cortland baseball's loss

Whenever Cortland junior Caden Albright came to the plate, Jamesville-Dewitt head coach Ryan Dera came out of his dugout and motioned for his outfielders to move back a few steps. After roping …

The Standard in Sports Podcast, Episode 33: McGraw baseball and girls basketball coach Corey Wilson

McGraw baseball and girls basketball coach Corey Wilson talks about the current baseball season, Crown City Little League and what sports means to his family with Sports Editor Paul Cifonelli on the latest episode of The Standard in Sports Podcast, presented by the Cortland Standard.
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A late season storm can make the best snow angels.
A late season storm can make the best snow angels.
A late season storm can make the best snow angels.
A late season storm can make the best snow angels.
A late season storm can make the best snow angels.