Paul Fouts climbs out of his combine and looks over the 8,000-gallon storage tank at his dairy farm on Route 222 in Groton. Big tank, enough to fill a truck with milk. But not necessarily big enough. …
ULYSSES – It’s very hard to find a home for a snapping turtle, the staff of Cayuga Nature Center has discovered. The Cayuga Nature Center in Ulysses has had trouble coping with …
As we delve into the New Year, many of us are revisiting personal goals and resolutions. While health, finance, and family often take the spotlight, there’s one overarching commitment we should …
Americans throw away enough food to feed themselves for a year. The federal government and Seven Valleys Health Coalition hope to do something about that. The U.S. Environmental Protection …
Cortland County welcomed its first baby of the year Monday as Ivy Chacon was born at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Ivy, the daughter of Nichole and Pablo Chacon of Wyalusing, Pa., was born …
As we progress further into the winter, you might notice varying temperatures and less snowfall. For the 2023-2024 winter season, New York is forecast to have a mild and rainy winter, but there is …
As we progress further into the winter, you might notice varying temperatures and less snowfall. For the 2023-2024 winter season, New York is forecast to have a mild and rainy winter, but there is …
Redevelopment of a former school in Virgil, expansion of a walking trail and local broadband service and events honoring community history were among the most significant 2023 stories in communities …
Cortland could see increased traffic. It could see an influx of workers, students and families. It might even see new industries — but first, it needs to plan. Between newcomers — …
Projects to create nearly 500 jobs, the hiring of a new economic development leader and the final wish list of projects for Homer’s $10 million downtown revitalization grant were among the more …
The week after Christmas is, by far, the busiest for the Cortland County Recycling Center — with recycling increasing nearly 15 tons, said Cortland County Recycling Coordinator Chris Spadolini. …
Staghorn sumac is a small tree native to New York and commonly found in small thickets along field edges or roads. It is a member of the Anarcardiaceae family – the sumac family — and is …
Dryden students grow vegetables for school lunches DRYDEN — Dryden High School students aren’t eating the same squares of pizza every day in the cafeteria. They’re …
Two years ago, Alison Sharpe introduced the agriculture program to Homer Junior High School. This month, the National Association of Agricultural Educators deemed her the best new agriculture teacher …
There’s no need to wonder where you can find local food – Seven Valleys Health Coalition is wrapping up its new and improved food map for Cortland County. The updated food map will …
The amount of trash contaminating the village of Homer’s recycling has increased in recent months and if it doesn’t get under control, officials said Tuesday, the state will start fining the Cortland County recycling center.
A Cortlandville gravel company has appealed a judge’s January dismissal of a suit the company had against the town, claiming the ruling that supported a town law created after its mining began …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated four New York counties primary natural disaster areas, and 10 other contiguous counties — including Cortland — eligible for assistance …
DRYDEN – Look in the trash cans of the Dryden High School cafeteria: You’ll find 5,000 plastic forks, tossed away every month. Students will soon reduce that number to zero, said …
Pie is often considered an essential dessert at many Thanksgiving celebrations. But why pie, and not cake, cookies, or other sweets? Pie certainly wasn’t part of any feast with the Pilgrims and …
The New York Tree Crops Alliance is coming out of its shell and hopes its products are something you’ll go nuts over. Cortland County agriculture is a lot of dairy, corn and soy – …
State Sen. Lea Webb presented a proclamation this week to Francis Riter of Homer for his service in the military, during a veterans resource fair in Homer. “I am thrilled to host this …
As the temperature outside continues to fall, we may notice something other than leaves and snow covering the ground. Pine cones of all shapes and sizes are not just decorating festive arrangements …
