News

Jobs tick up in Cortland

Employment remained steady in April in Cortland County — adding 100 jobs since 2023 — bringing the total number of jobs to 18,800, the state announced Thursday. Slight dips were …

Office for Aging offers Good Grief classes

The Cortland County Office for Aging is offering a four-week class starting June 3 for people dealing with grief. The four sessions for people experiencing the loss of a loved one, home, job, …

Faith groups plan golf tournament, gala

The Newman Foundation of Cortland will have its fifth annual golf tournament June 17 at Cortland Country Club to support the ministry at O’Heron Newman Hall. Contact tricia.wilder@cortland.edu …

McGraw man charged with false personation

Accused: Grady L. Mabry, 60, of Elm Street, McGraw Charges: False personation, a misdemeanor Details: Mabry gave Cortland County sheriff’s officers a false identity about 6:53 p.m. …
Today in features
Bay plants are a tree, but grow well in pots -- just keep them trimmed to a manageable bush. Dollar for dollar, growing herbs is one of the best investments a cook can make in the kitchen.
Herbs can bring a forest of flavors on your back deck
Nobody told me the herb was a tree. Today, the potted bay plants I bought about a decade ago for about $8 at a farmers market are better termed “saplings.” If I stripped every leaf …
Chunky Kitty Flowers will sell its bouquets at the Cortland Farmers Market this season, which opens May 18 on Court Street. A Homer farmers market opens May 25 outside the Center for the Arts of Homer.
Farmers markets reinvented
The Homer Regional Farmers Market has existed in many shapes and sizes before, but this summer, it will be held weekly, and it will be more than just a place to pick up some vegetables. The …
Area 51 owner Fran Crowe poses with a crow that he 3D-printed.
3-D printer turns out art
Fran Crowe, owner of gaming store Area 51, was always interested in video games and technology growing up. But when the 3D printer was invented, he thought it was the most sci-fi technological …
Skylab orbits the Earth in 1974. The converted rocket booster orbited the planet as a laboratory for five years.
NASA launches first space station -- Skylab
On May 14, 1973, the United States launched its first space station through NASA. Launched from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Skylab repurposed unused hardware from the Apollo …
Remy Jensen, Ruthalina Caravella and Emma Robideau run through a scene from the Homer Thespian Society's production of
Homer takes ‘The Outsiders’ from the book to the stage
It’s been a staple of high school English classes for generations. Now it’s on stage in Homer. Homer students of all grades, genders and levels of acting experience will perform …
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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
Miss Lisa DeStefano, 53, of Cortland passed away on May 12, 2024 Arrangements will be announced by Riccardi Funeral Home when complete.
Shirley M. Smith King, 88, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, NY.
Rollin R Dimick, 59 of Ithaca died May 9, 2024 at home. Funeral services 11 am Thursday, May 16, 2024. Visitation 4-6 pm Wednesday, May 15, 2024 all at Perkins Funeral Home. Burial in McLean …
Graveside services for Charles C. LeRoy, 85, will be Saturday May 18, 10 am at the Virgil Cemetery. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home is serving the family.
Sports

Purple Tigers’ hot start leads to win in regular season finale

Cortland’s Owen Johnson, left, and Caden Albright celebrate after defeating Chittenango 7-2 Wednesday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex. Johnson had three hits and Albright went 2-for-4 with three RBIs.
The Cortland baseball team produced runs early, maintained its lead and held on for a 7-2 win over Chittenango Wednesday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex. Cortland’s offense had …
Homer's Lilly Sorenson, right, and Cazenovia/Hamilton's Charlie Prior, left, hold their positions before a draw Tuesday night at Homer High School.

Partis scores 7 in Homer girls lacrosse win

Maria Partis went for seven goals and three assists as the Homer girls lacrosse team erased an early 3-0 deficit to beat Cazenovia/Hamilton 19-10 Tuesday night at Homer High School. Partis went …

High-powered offense leads Cincy softball past Marathon

The Cincinnatus softball team had 24 hits and finished off Marathon in five innings via the run rule with a 20-5 win Tuesday at Cincinnatus Central School. The Lions ended the regular season with a …

All-around performance sends McGraw baseball to win over Marathon

McGraw’s Jaydon Bassett struck out 12 Marathon hitters and the Eagles gave their starting pitcher plenty of support as they defeated the Olympians 12-1 Monday at Marathon High School. …
Special sections
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.