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Minimum wage raise draws concerns for businesses

The state’s minimum wage increased again with the new year, prompting concern from Cortland business owners, particularly child-care providers. “It’s not that they don’t …

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office will offer a snowmobile safety course Jan. 27 at the Cortlandville Fire Station on Route 13 in Cortlandville. Space is limited for the one-day course, …

Cortland Floorcraft rebuilding after devastating fire

He doesn’t know how long the whole rebuild will take, but Cortland Floorcraft and Kitchen Design owner Scott Hicks said in a month’s time he expects to have a shell of his new building, …

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 …

Laundry fire reported at Hampton Inn

Employees of the Hampton Inn on River Street in Cortland used an extinguisher to contain a laundry fire at the hotel Thursday, preventing it from spreading, according to the Cortland Fire Department. …

Trials, fires among Cortland's top stories last year

Cortland’s 2023 began with a murder trial, and ended with a major fire that left 12 people unhoused, with many long-awaited trials in between.   GARCIA’S ROOF FIRE …

‘Start planning sooner than later’

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 — …

New jobs, sale of factories tops business news this year

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 …

It’s a middle step for employee and employer alike: Rather than requiring a two-year degree or even a one-year certification, some employers need just a few classes to give employees …

The Marathon Independent in digitization process

Copies of the long defunct Marathon Independent newspaper are sitting in the Old Marathon Town Hall, but the process has begun to make the decades of history accessible from home. The Marathon …

Main Street reconstruction and a new parking permit system downtown, financial troubles, a planned methadone clinic and a delay in opening the first local cannabis sales business were among the top …

Blazin' Nutrition offers quick, healthy options

Regulars are leaving tabs open at the new drink place, because it’s easier than swiping a card for three drinks. It’s not a bar, though. It’s a nutrition club. Caitlinn Jones …

Art scene plays out in film, theater, paintings and sneakers

2023 has been another year of growth for the arts in the Cortland area. From new venues, to new shows to reinventing historical concepts. Duck and Red Octopus Short film fest The Ake …

Taco Bell slated for Cortlandville

People in need of a quick bite will soon have another option on Route 13, a Taco Bell the project’s engineer Matt Napierala said will start to be built as soon as possible. “This …

SUNY Cortland championship spurs economic benefit

 

DRYDEN — Tompkins Cortland Community College student Christopher Callahan has received the Continuing Education Association of New York Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education …

Cortland IDA helped create or retain 387 jobs in 2023

Cortland County’s economic development agency helped to create or retain 387 full-time jobs in 2023 across 12 projects that totaled $152.8 million in initial project investment, not including …

‘There’s more than what you think in Dryden’

DRYDEN — The business district in Dryden is tidier; the village has a few more events, too. The community has a new mural and a year and a half after the Dryden Business Association formed to …

7 Valleys to update food map

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 …

County considers more microenterprise grants

An art studio and assisted living facility are among the new applications a Cortland County Legislature committee will consider for the county’s microenterprise funding. Requests for …

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 …

Central Ave. to close Saturday for SUNY Cortland playoff

Amid the chaos of a student holiday bar crawl, football fans and students alike can gather in the slightly-warmer-than-usual Saturday weather and watch the SUNY Cortland playoff game. Central …

Town: Tree service using Route 215 site illegally

The town of Cortlandville will issue a violation notice to Richard Carter Jr., owner Carter’s Tree Service, about his use of a property at 3697 Route 215 following residents’ complaints. …

Lakehouse Cannabis plans tight security

Lakehouse Cannabis President Paul Suits Sr. said the cannabis retailer will employ an armed guard whenever the store finally opens. When that will happen still isn’t entirely clear, Suits …

The Homer fire and police departments will have a drive-through toy drive 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 at the Homer Fire Station, 45 S. Main St. They’ll be joined by members of the Homer High …

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