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City pursuing up to $500K grant for former Cortland Standard building

CORTLAND — Months after the Cortland Standard declared bankruptcy, the city's common council voted Tuesday to permit Mayor Scott Steve to pursue up to a $500,000 grant for renovations that could require a $125,000 match from the building's owners, Thomas and Stephen Geibel and Ann G. Howe.

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Sheriff's office investigating 'multiple reports' of shots fired

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of shots being fired late Tuesday and early Wednesday across several municipalities in southern Cortland County. Investigators noted …

Cortland recognized by NY State for Ice Cream Trail

CORTLAND — The Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau was honored with the 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Trails & Itineraries for its work on creating and marketing the Cortland County Ice Cream Trail.

Dryden awarded DEC certification for local climate efforts

DRYDEN — The Town of Dryden was awarded Climate Smart Community certification by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Special committee meeting held to create new position

CORTLAND — The Cortland County Public Works Committee held a special meeting on Thursday to vote on creating a chief of information position. The committee members approved the creation of the position.

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Chickpea tacos are a ridiculously easy way to make a vegetarian Tex-Mex dish that your friends won't notice it's simple, cheap and vegetarian.

Basically-a-salad tacos give chickpeas flare
The Imagination Celebration will be on display March 24 to April 5 at the Dowd Gallery at SUNY Cortland, featuring the art of greater Cortland area students.
Dowd Gallery presents Imagination Celebration 2025
The Imagination Celebration showcasing the art of elementary and high school students will be on exhibit from March 24 to April 5 at the Dowd Gallery at SUNY Cortland. An opening reception will …
Dried mushrooms are key to a creamy, umami-laden mushroom soup, although some mild creminis can add bulk to the broth.
The publisher has no morels
The publisher does something that alternately amazes and leads me to conclude he’s nuts. Or both simultaneously. He forages for mushrooms. I’m a big mushroom fan, myself. The …
Beer and cheese: What's not to love? Welsh rabbit is a centuries-old meal that's as tasty as it is cheap.
A 300-year-old joke is still a good meal
My spousal unit, The Brain, has been wanting to eat a bit less meat. Who am I to argue? One, she’s one of the five smartest people I’ve ever met, and she’s never wrong. Two, …
This is an artist's rendition of Mariner 6 as it approached Mars more than 50 years ago.
Mariner 6 sends home crucial data about Mars
On Feb. 25, 1969, NASA launched the Mariner 6 probe to Mars. The spacecraft was to perform a close flyby of the planet and transmit the data it captured back to Earth. Mariner 6 was equipped …
Ann Marie Thorell, right, and Olivia Celis rehearse the opening scene of "Eleemosynary." The show opens tonight at Cortland Repertory Theatre.
Three-woman SUNY play opens tonight at CRT
Everything one goes through growing up has the potential to affect future relationships. These relationships are under a microscope in a play by three acting students out on at Cortland Repertory …
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Physical therapy and exercise can prevent and treat osteoporosis

Cayuga Health provides patients with several effective therapies for treating and preventing osteoporosis including medications, vitamin and mineral supplements, and bone building exercises.
Osteoporosis occurs when your bones progressively break down and become weaker. The disease is often described as silent because you may not notice outward symptoms until a fracture occurs. …
Death notices
COURTNEY — George Asa Courtney Sr., 85, of Cortland, passed away July 12, 2025. Herson Wagner Funeral Home, Ithaca.
SANFORD — John R. Sanford, 51, of Cortland, died on July 7, 2025. Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, with services to begin at 6 p.m. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Cortland. To …
HOLLOWAY LAMPHERE — Ruth Ann “Midge” (Perrine) Holloway Lamphere, 76, of Moravia, died on June 24, 2025. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shurtleff …
FERRO — Costantino M. Ferro, 85, of Little York, died on June 20, 2025. A celebration of life for Tino and his late wife, Carole Ferro, who died on January 13, 2025, will be held at 1 p.m. June …
Sports

Ride ‘em cowboy!

Horses make their grand entrance to kick off the Cincinnatus Rodeo at the G-BAR-T rodeo grounds on Saturday.
CINCINNATUS — G-BAR-T Rodeo held the 25th annual Cincinnatus Rodeo at the G-BAR-T Rodeo Grounds on July 5 and 6. Two hot days were filled with events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc …

4 Groton athletes announce commitments

GROTON — Four athletes from Groton have announced college commitments to continue their athletic careers. Leontine Evans has committed to Alvernia University for girls wrestling, Abigail …

Marathon baseball looks to build off 2025

The Marathon baseball team finished the 2025 season 8-11, including a sectional appearance where it upset Tioga in the first round before falling to Union Springs in the Quarterfinals. Marathon …

Blair Mulcahy wins league MVP

McGraw’s Blair Mulcahy was recently named the 2025 Central Counties League MVP after a junior season in which he lead the Eagles to the league title and a sectional final appearance. …

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Think frittata, but with tofu instead of eggs. It's a good way to get the flavor -- and nutrition -- without having to pay high egg prices.
Think frittata, but with tofu instead of eggs. It's a good way to get the flavor -- and nutrition -- without having to pay high egg prices.
Think frittata, but with tofu instead of eggs. It's a good way to get the flavor -- and nutrition -- without having to pay high egg prices.
Think frittata, but with tofu instead of eggs. It's a good way to get the flavor -- and nutrition -- without having to pay high egg prices.
Think frittata, but with tofu instead of eggs. It's a good way to get the flavor -- and nutrition -- without having to pay high egg prices.
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 Running 5 minutes a day can add 3 years to your life
Hone Health reports that running just 5-10 minutes daily can increase life expectancy by three years, promoting better health and longevity.
The Tour de France is one of the most physically taxing sporting feats imaginable.
Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?
Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.
Lionel Messi celebrates with fans after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup championship in 2022 in Qatar.
2026 FIFA World Cup expansion will have a big climate footprint, with matches from Mexico to Canada – here’s what fans can do
Big sports events face a sustainability conundrum: They’re under pressure to grow bigger, but at the same time, their athletes are dealing with increasingly dangerous heat and shorter snow seasons.
Cyber-safe summer: How to travel smart and stay secure
(BPT) - Summer is in full swing, and with it the thrill of travel. Whether you're chasing sunsets, road-tripping with friends or exploring new places, the last thing you want is a scam ruining the …
Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Force Blue, where veterans use their skills for marine conservation, healing both ocean and themselves.

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