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Albright Grange serves spaghetti

Albright Grange in East Homer will have a spaghetti and meatballs dinner starting 5 p.m. Saturday. The menu includes spaghetti and homemade meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, brownies with …

Truckers get free lunch Thursday in Preble

The Trucking Association of New York will distribute free lunches Thursday to drivers at rest stops in Preble and Clifton Park as part of National Driver Appreciation Week. The week, which runs …

Motorcyclist hurt in crash

A motorcyclist was hospitalized this weekend following a one-vehicle crash Friday night on Route 41 in Cortlandville, Cortland County sheriff’s officers said. The rider, who police did not …

Kelles to announce library grants totaling $67,000

Four greater Cortland area libraries will get state grants as members of the Finger Lakes Library System, which Assembly Member Anna Kelles (D-Freeville) will announce Thursday in Groton. The …
Today in features
The Community Arts Challenge theme in 2022 was “Bend,” inspiring Frank and Sandi Kelly to create a chess board for the artisan crafts submission. Last year's theme was
Community Arts Challenge asks artists to ‘Connect’
Artists of all mediums are tasked with the topic of “connection” this year. Entries from artists, dancers, musicians, photographers and writers are being accepted until Nov. 1 for …
Apple dumplings are a staple of renaissance festivals, but easy to make at home, too. It saves people looking up your kilt.
Apple dumplings: A not-bogus addition to a Renn faire
Much about attending a Renaissance festival is actually pretty bogus. Fun, but bogus. Those giant turkey legs, slow-smoked over something and dipped in a tomato-based sauce? Turkey and tomatoes …
Owners jog to keep up in 2021 as their two Belgian horses pull a weighted sled across Lovell Field in Marathon. Horse pulls are one of the many festivities of the annual 1890 Union Fair, which returns Saturday.
Plan your fun
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the greater Cortland area. MUSIC Sept. 6: JD Souther, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts of Homer. Sept. 11: Tapestry Unraveled, a Carole …
Ronnie James Dio at his home.
Dio Day fills Rose Hall with music
Before he joined Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio was class president, a great trumpet player in the school band, and an all-around kind person, his friends and former band mates said. Every …
Stuffed tomatoes are easy, flexible and an impressive side dish. Get 'em while they're ripe from the back yard.
Policy based on a tomato
We were, in a way, partners in crime. Tia was a trained chef-turned-program administrator for the New York State Senate. I was a stay-at-home dad, recovering journalist and a low-level nobody in …
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Death notices
James H. Stevens, 71, of Marathon, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of his life will be held at the Marathon Civic …
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Papalia died Sept. 6, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Arrangements under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home will be announced when complete.
Patricia J. Oregero, 85, of Locke, died Sept. 6, 2024. There are no public services. Arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home.
Dorothy E. (Zifchock) Barger, 93, of King Ferry, died Sept. 6, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 at Our Lady of the Lake Church in King Ferry. Calling …
Sports

Groton football victorious in duel with Red Jacket

Under the Friday night lights of Ross Field, Groton head coach Nick Dyson gathered his squad at midfield to make an announcement regarding their starting quarterback. “Jaiden Mitchell had …
McGraw's Logan Moffit runs up to strike a free kick Friday at DeRuyter Central School.

Whalen wins it in OT

DERUYTER –– Devens Whalen tapped a shot into the net just 3:18 into the first overtime period to give DeRuyter a 2-1 win over McGraw Friday at DeRuyter Central School. Whalen, …

Homer football drops home opener to New Hartford

The Homer football team suffered its second straight defeat to start the season Friday night, falling 42-14 to defending Section III Class B finalist New Hartford. The Trojans struggled all …

Homer volleyball routs Cortland in rivalry matchup

In a meeting between two rival schools, the Homer girls volleyball team picked up a definitive road victory against Cortland, winning in straight sets. The Trojans move to 4-0 to stay perfect on the …
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Ben Wells has moved recently to SUNY Cortland from Cortland High School. He is not the publicity coordinator and production manager for college productions.
Ben Wells has moved recently to SUNY Cortland from Cortland High School. He is not the publicity coordinator and production manager for college productions.
Ben Wells has moved recently to SUNY Cortland from Cortland High School. He is not the publicity coordinator and production manager for college productions.
Ben Wells has moved recently to SUNY Cortland from Cortland High School. He is not the publicity coordinator and production manager for college productions.
Ben Wells has moved recently to SUNY Cortland from Cortland High School. He is not the publicity coordinator and production manager for college productions.