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Cincinnatus school board meets Wednesday

The Board of Education of the Cincinnatus Central School District will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school library.

Virgil drops camper law after opposition

The town of Virgil dropped a proposed law banning living or sleeping in campers, tent trailers, tents or motor homes during the winter after town board members opposed it Thursday and the town …

County asks state for reform – and money – for Code Blue

With the recent deep freeze chilling Cortland County and driving more people to seek relief from the weather, social services people are seeking increased funding for the local Code Blue shelter. …

Tompkins’ health chief moves to Cayuga Health

ITHACA -- Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County’s public health commissioner for 14 years, will resign effective Feb. 7 to take a position with Cayuga Health, the county and the health organization …
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Big Richard will bring its American sound to the Center for the Arts of Homer on Feb. 6.
Big Richard brings debut tour to Homer
What started as a one-time festival gig in 2021 has turned into a band touring America to support its album. Big Richard will bring its acoustic tunes influenced by bluegrass, country and pop to the …
How to make mosaics are among the classes to help fill the cold months of the new year.
New year, new skills
A new year means new goals – new ambitions, new plans or maybe new skills. Opportunities are coming up for you to learn from the masters of many different crafts, whether it’s …
The star cluster NGC 602 was one of the breathtaking photos the James Webb telescope took in 2024. The cluster lies on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy about 200,000 light years from Earth.
2024 in space was big, very big
Now that 2024 has come to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on all that has happened within the spaceflight industry in the past year. SpaceX had a huge year, launching more than 120 …
Jessica Zimmerman's painting of Liz Cooper will be for sale and viewing at her upcoming gallery opening Friday at the Cortland Corset Building.
Flame artist gallery exhibit to open at Corset Factory
Instead of transforming a canvas, artists are transforming the hallway of an old factory into a gallery space that embodies their work. Homer-based artist Jessica Zimmerman will open her first …
You can download your own board for the Seven Valleys Health Coalition's Winter Challenge 2025 at the agency's website.
Seven Valleys challenges you to get out this winter
January is a time of new beginnings. New hobbies, new skills and new fitness goals. Now, you can sample some new healthy habits, and maybe win a prize along the way. Seven Valleys Health …
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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
James E. Smith Sr. 80, of Cortland, died on Jan. 8, 2025. A service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc.
Dunham — Daisy Dunham, 50, of Syracuse, died on Jan. 5, 2025. No services at this time. Central New York Cremation Service is caring for the family.
Carpenter — Corina J. Carpenter, 60, of Groton, died on Jan. 5, 2025. A celebration of life will be at Heritage Baptist Church in Groton on Jan. 18, 2025, starting at noon.
HALL — Dorothy I. Hall, 91, of Groton, died on Dec. 24, 2024. Calling hours will be on Jan. 18, 2025, at Zirbel Funeral Home from 1 to 3 p.m. with a service to follow. Zirbel Funeral Home is caring …
Sports

Cortland boys basketball sneaks past V-V-S

VERONA –– Jaxson Gambitta’s jumper with 1:46 to play gave the Cortland boys basketball team the lead for good Saturday, as it was able to hang on for a 52-46 win over …
Homer's Lizzie McCloy, right, defends a Mexico player in the paint Saturday at Homer High School.

Homer girls basketball goes bombs away, beats Mexico

The Homer girls basketball team rained threes on Mexico early Saturday at Homer High School, forcing the Tigers out of their shell in a 50-39 Trojan win. Homer knocked down seven 3-pointers in …
Cincinnatus' Trevor Shevalier, center, defends the paint with his arms extended Friday night at Cincinnatus Central School.

Cincy boys basketball tops OV for second straight W

Zack Streichert stepped up big when his team needed him, scoring 10 third-quarter points to help Cincinnatus pull away for a 56-45 win over Otselic Valley Friday night at Cincinnatus Central School. …
Dryden's Luke Eshelman brings the ball up the floor Wednesday at Dryden High School.

Dryden boys basketball rallies past Elmira Notre Dame

DRYDEN –– The Dryden boys basketball found a way to win late despite an uneven showing at times, beating Elmira Notre Dame 60-57 Wednesday night at Dryden High School. The Lions …
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The holiday season inspires many thoughts, and many poets.
The holiday season inspires many thoughts, and many poets.
The holiday season inspires many thoughts, and many poets.
The holiday season inspires many thoughts, and many poets.
The holiday season inspires many thoughts, and many poets.