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Aggelos Souzas, 2, smiles at his uncle, Jimmy Souzas, with his brothers, Vasilios, 7, Fotios, 4 and Apostolis, 5, as their father's business, The Community Restaurant is added to the state register of historic businesses.

Nodding toward his sons Wednesday, Evan Souzas couldn’t say for certain when any one, or perhaps all four, would take over ownership of the restaurant he took over from his father. And as …

Ducks ready for the starting gate

Members of the Cortland Community Service Club and the Cortland High School Lacrosse Team ready more than 8.900 ducks for a race in 2023 down Dry Creek at Suggett park during the service club's 27th annual Corn-Ducky Derby. The event returns Saturday.

The Corn Ducky Derby broke records last year with nearly 8,900 ducks – a goal organizers hope to replicate Saturday. “We could have up to 1,000 people there,” said Tom …

Guthrie closes main entrance for 4-6 weeks

People walk in early April near the entrance to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center off Alvena Avenue in Cortland. The hospital's main entrance will be closed for four to six weeks starting Monday.

The main entrance of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic for four to six weeks starting Monday as a project to rebuild the hospital’s parking lot …

‘We’re creating history’

The fifth-grade Marathon class jumps for joy in front of Olympian Lane, the half-circle on front of Appleby Elementary. The class successfully petitioned to name the street after learning about Marathon's history, and realizing the bus circle was nameless.

During a lesson on Marathon’s history, Appleby Elementary School students created their own. In September, while Christine Brandstadt was teaching her fifth-grade class about how street …

News

Blood drive helps with scholarship

DeRUYTER — A blood drive May 10 at DeRuyter will collect blood for people who need it and will help fund a scholarship, too. If the blood drive collects 30 units, the contribution will be …

First National of Dryden promotes assistant VP

The First National Bank of Dryden has announced it promoted Jessie Farrell to assistant vice president. Farrell started working at the bank in September of 2017 and shortly after being hired, …

Norwich man charged with DWI in Willet

Accused: Everett C. Thompson, 27, of County Road 33, Norwich Charges: Driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; unregistered motor vehicle, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, violations …

Catholic Charities gets $8 million for transitional housing

An $8 million grant from the state Office of Mental Health will fund a 14-bed transitional housing facility in Cortland County for people coming out of mental health treatment settings, like …

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Rubber ducks make their way toward the finish line at the Corn Ducky Derby in 2022 at Suggett Park in Cortland. The event returns Saturday.

Plan your fun

MUSIC May 4: JD Souther, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts of Homer. May 5: Margaret Glaspy, Unplugged, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts of Homer. May 5: Patti Stanford Band, 2 to 5 p.m., …

How to turn a simple, hum-drum meal into a simple, tasty one? An herb sauce for the chicken, mashed potatoes made with buttermilk for a bit of tang, and a great carrot soup.

So simple I could do it at 11

My mother would call home from work when I was 11. She had forgotten to take supper out of the freezer, and she needed me to cook. I was 11; I hadn’t learned anything about food except …

Henry Carr, the 6-year-old behind the Youtube channel

Cortland 6-year-old teaches cooking on Youtube channel

Most 6-year-olds can’t pronounce prosciutto, let alone film a cooking video with it that garners thousands of views. But Henry Carr of Scott can. The 6-year-old braved the cold weather and rain Wednesday to film an episode of his Youtube show “Cooking with Henry,” at the Community Learning Garden, 3 South Ave., Cortland.

The Hubble Space Telescope floats in orbit in December 1999, as seen from the space shuttle Discovery.

Before James Webb, there was Hubble

On April 24, 1990, the famous Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit. The spacecraft was the first space-based telescope ever built. Development started in 1974, a joint endeavor of NASA …

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. …

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Protect your hands from injury during warm weather fun and spring chores

Spring chores and recreation can put your hands at risk for wounds, infection, and repetitive strains, making injury prevention important when you head outdoors. Safety and protection are …

Death notices

Linda E. Gage, 80, passed away on April 23, 2024. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6 PM at Lisle Fire Hall, Arrangements are in the care of James Shara, Sunset Memorial …

Mr. Harlen L. Desotell

Mr. Harlen L. Desotell, 61, of Cortland, passed away on April 28, 2024 Arrangements will be announced by Riccardi Funeral Home when complete.

Arthur “Butch” C. Brown, Jr.

Arthur “Butch” C. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lincklaen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Arrangements are incomplete and will be …

Gloria McQuilkin

Gloria McQuilkin, 79, of Cortland, NY passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024. There are no services. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sports

Tully softball’s unbeaten run ends

Tully's Hayley Brenchley winds up to deliver a pitch Wednesday at Tully High School. Brenchley tossed all seven innings in a 6-2 loss to A-P-W.

TULLY –– The Tully softball team ran into a tough A-P-W team Wednesday and couldn’t cash in on its opportunities in a 6-2 loss, the Black Knights’ first of the season. …

Moravia softball's offense struggles against Union Springs

MORAVIA –– The Moravia softball team struggled to get its offense going against Union Springs and was unable to climb back as the Blue Devils fell 11-3 Wednesday at Moravia Central …

March Athlete of the Month: Moravia’s Jordan Smith

Moravia senior Jordan Smith is the Cortland Standard’s March Athlete of the Month, sponsored by the Royal Auto Group. Smith was one of the key cogs in the Moravia girls basketball …

Cortland boys lacrosse's season ends early with loss

The Cortland boys lacrosse team trailed 6-5 with 8:28 left Tuesday night at Cortland Junior-Senior High School, but Chittenango ripped off five straight goals to win 11-5 in Cortland’s season …

Living & Leisure

‘It’s more than just a sport’

Pam Wenck, left, and Robert Zollinger spar at their weekly ludosport class. Classes are 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Cortland YWCA.

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 …

Arts and crafts workshops teach new skills

People take part in a sip-and-paint class in 2018 in Chicago. Such a class, and many more, are coming in the next few weeks to the greater Cortland area.

As fun as your usual evening activities are, it’s always fun to switch it up. If you and your friends or partner are looking to learn a new skill and leave with something handmade, tons of …

Clouds eclipse the solar eclipse in Cortland area

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.

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 …

Solar eclipses and what you saw (or almost saw) April 8

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.

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 …

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.