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Chamber gets $50,000 for workforce development

The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce will get a 550,000 state grant to support workforce development programs, state Sen. Lea Webb announced Friday. The money is meant to support hands-on …

C’ville close to resolving Route 13 stink

Cortlandville officials say they are close to figuring out what’s causing a noxious odor in the area of Route 13 between the Cortland city line and the Byrne Dairy plant, but hasn’t quite …

Man faces 2nd case in 3 weeks of sexually abusing child

A Canastota man has been charged for this second time in three weeks with subjecting a person to inappropriate sexual contact, Cortland County sheriff’s officers said.

‘You guys aren’t treating us like humans’

Life gets life-y and it can knock anyone down hard – out of a job, out of a home. That’s what happened to Jared Drake, a 38-year area resident now living homeless, and he wants people to …
Today in features
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 …
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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, 61, of Cortland, passed away on April 28, 2024 Arrangements will be announced by Riccardi Funeral Home when complete.
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, 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

Earle outduels Campbell, Homer baseball splits series

Homer's Mitchell Earle delivers a pitch Thursday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex. Earle struck out 11 over seven innings in a 2-1 Homer win.
Homer’s Mitchell Earle and Westhill’s Ryan Campbell put on a show on the mound Thursday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, with Earle coming out victorious in a 2-1 win. Earle carved …
Tully's Maria Altman runs down the third base line toward home plate Wednesday at Tully High school.

Tully softball’s unbeaten run ends

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 …
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.