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Chancellor plants tree at SUNY Cortland

SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., talks about sustainability efforts at an administrative conference Monday at SUNY Cortland. His appearance followed an event at which a tree was plant in front of Sperry Hall.

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. spent his Earth Day planting a crabapple tree alongside students at SUNY Cortland. The tree SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., planted …

Dryden partners with Caroline to seek broadband grant

DRYDEN – The town of Dryden wants 2,000 customers to use its high-speed broadband service, Dryden Fiber. It has about 40 so far. To expand its customer base – and perhaps win a …

Biden to bring jobs pipeline to CNY, money for Micron

This aerial Aug. 30, 2023, photo shows the area from Caughdenoy Road and state Route 31 and Burnet Road to the left, not seen, that White Pines Commerce Park intends to develop with a proposed semiconductor plant, in Syracuse's northern suburbs of New York. Micron, one of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers, announced it will open a $100 billion semiconductor plant in Clay. The White House announced Wednesday the first of four factories is expected to come online in 2028, and the second a year later.

President Joe Biden is bringing more than a $6.1 billion check with him when he arrives today in Syracuse to fund the construction of Micron’s microchip-fabrication facilities in Onondaga …

‘Everyone deserves a safe place to call home’

Oswego County Opportunities operates this campus of buildings 75 miles north of Cortland, providing more than 50 programs, many of them to support homeless people.

Oswego County Opportunities leads the effort to make sure everyone in the county has a safe place to lay their head at night. Clinton County, meanwhile, has a nightly rotation of professionals …

News

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. …

Tompkins emphasizes importance of vaccinations

Tompkins County Whole Health emphasized the importance of immunizations during this year’s National Infant Immunization Week, which runs through Monday. “Infants are particularly …

Textile recycling shed now accepting items

Cortland County residents can now recycle textiles, like clothes, at the county Recycling Center, 127 S. Pendleton St., Cortland. The shed is located outside the recycling center building, but …

Groton man charged with DWI

Accused: Jaret D. Carr, Clark Street Extension, Groton Charges: Driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, misdemeanors; failure to stop at a steady red light, a violation …

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April 25, 2024

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Syracuse-based sideshow performer Jim Goodrich, who goes by the stage name Russel n' Feathers, will be a

A Cursed Circus is coming to Cortland Repertory Theatre

Jambalaya, like gumbo, is a dish easy to personalize, but keep in mind its roots: West African, Spanish and French flavors incorporated into Cajun or Creole cuisines.

Jambalaya vs. gumbo

Sometimes I can be such a doofus. The spouse and I were negotiating the big meal of the week, the meal that provides us our Sunday dinner then fills our lunches for much of the week. …

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

Kline, VanEtten, Bertram come up clutch for Homer baseball

The bottom of the Homer baseball team’s lineup provided big production Wednesday, with Andrew Kline, Tyler VanEtten and Jack Bertram all driving in multiple runs as the Trojans beat Solvay 10-0 …

Homer's Alex Kellaway watches a pitch at the knees Wednesday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.

Homer softball game called early

Homer trailed Solvay 31-9 through two and a half innings Wednesday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, with the remaining status of the game in limbo. The game was stopped due to weather. Kaylee …

Moravia baseball blows out Marathon

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 …

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Living & Leisure

How not to spoil kids: Teach responsibility

If you want responsible adults, give them chores as kids, developmental psychologist Thomas Lickona says.

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 …

Artists meet Cortland; Cortland meets artists

Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.

It’s easy and mindless to watch a film at the movie theater or on your couch. Watch it with the filmmaker, director or actors sitting right by you; you’ll connect with the material on a …

A soup even a crowd could love

Tomato soup is a crowd pleaser: easy to make, easy to customize and easy to avoid leftovers.

Watching my wife’s family get together is like watching performance art. But feeding them is the greatest challenge in easy eating that I can imagine. They actually like each other. My …

April is for poetry

April is National Poetry Month; a time for those of us who are into poetry to celebrate. If you’re not already a fan, you’re missing out. Perhaps you associate poetry with a form …