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Riding through 'bucolic' Virgil

Matt Hollenbeck, 35, considers himself a steward of Hollenbeck's Cider Mill in Virgil. He became the owner in 2017. The cider mill has been family owned and operated since 1933. On Oct. 6, he …

Father's words to mark history

Cortland native Andrea Talentino will be inaugurated today as the new president at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. Her father will be there in rhyme.She is the ninth president in the college's …

The other day, I passed a house and saw yellow warning signs posted because chemicals had been sprayed on the lawn, advising the public to stay off the grass for at least 24 hours.Good advice. We …

Dreamers never die

Dick Bottoff of Cortland remembers the day Ronald James Padavona — you might know him as Ronnie James Dio — approached him to join Padavona’s band. “I graduated from high …

Chefs event, raffle helps YWCA

The third annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence event returns after the pandemic delays from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.20 at The Lookout at Hope Lake Lodge. Limited tickets are on sale for $35 …

The Cortland American Legion is starting its monthly breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. All orders are cooked to order and an omelette special will be featured. Call Cheryl Nauseef at …

Members and donors of the Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society will meet for annual meeting at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at Heritage Hall, 2781 Route 26, Cincinnatus. Reports on programs and finances from the past …

Retiree enjoying life

James Scheetz, 73, of Homer, found himself exercising Friday at the YWCA Cortland. He has been a member for almost 10 months. He is retired, but has been a baker, jewelry sales person and served in …

Fake it till you mAke it

Paintings and sculptures have been cropping up in the old boiler room of the Crescent Commons building for months as comedian and artist Paul Kozlowski transformed it into the Ake gallery.Kozlowski, …

Mind your Mondays

Usui reiki master Rhonda Giglio of Homer is on a mission to help people find joy. Giglio, a frequent visitor and participant at the YWCA Cortland, will lead a four-day program that provides space for …

Retired nurses will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. A general business meeting will follow. All medical retired professionals are welcome. 'On This Corner' …

The Ladies' Literary Club of Cortland will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., to discuss their reports on Central and South America. The club launched its …

School and mental health: Lessons learned from COVID-19

As we enter into another school year, it’s worth reflecting on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the past few school years, presenting unprecedented challenges for students and teachers …

Days of awe

Recently in conversation with friends, I curiously asked them if they knew what Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur actually meant besides some foreign sounding words. They had to admit that no, they …

Tompkins Community Bank has announced it will accept nominations until Sept. 30 for the 2022 James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence, an annual program that recognizes individuals and volunteer-based …

When my mother’s doctor suggested she might be ready for hospice, I was surprised by how difficult it was to talk with her about enrolling and then help her sign on. After all, I had …

Cafe owner venturing out

Christine Han, 24, who just opened Prandium Café & Eatery on Homer Avenue in Cortland is a recent graduate focused on beginning a new venture while finding the small joys in life …

'You always think you have more time'

Barbara Craig had a house full after her husband, Gene, died from COVID at age 64. That was in October. Her co-worker and friend, Jim Hopkins, went home and made a tray of lasagna and a pie …

DRYDEN — The Dryden Senior Citizens will meet 11:45 a.m. Monday, at the Veterans Memorial Home on Route 13 in Dryden.

College Corner

These people were honored at college:Graduating from Cayuga Community College: Chloe Bush of Cortland, Cassidee Peck of Homer and Gabriella Polednak of Richford.These people received the Key Award at …

Alzheimer’s caregivers aided by Memory Walk

Editor’s note: This is the first story Katie Keyser wrote after she was promoted in August 1999 to living and leisure editor. It was published Sept. 1, 1999. CORTLAND — Dr. Sam Mason …

First woman heads GOP

Editor’s note: This report, published in August 1996, was the first news story to carry Katie’s byline. It appeared on the same day (and the same page) as a brief announcing her …

The writer tells her story

For 26 years, Katie Keyser has opened a window to give Cortland a look at itself. She was there when people began walking to remember their loved ones lost to cancer. She was there when they swam …

Newspaper publishers always trade notes and ideas when we get together — we commiserate over mutual challenges, share solutions to problems and tout new revenue ideas. It was during one of …

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