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Groton gets approval for NY Forward projects

GROTON — The Village of Groton had 12 projects totaling $4.5 million approved by New York State recently through the NY Forward program, opening the way for engineering and bidding to start. …

Punk folk music festival returns to Cortland

CORTLAND – Chapel of Dog Fest is back for Volume II at Rose Hall this weekend, with three days of punk folk artists to enjoy. The festival is hosted and promoted by the Dan and Rose McNeil …

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office announced two arrests made this week. Jason W. Scutt Sr., 53, of Cuyler, was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a Class E felony, and …

Fossil Creek Farm joins Homer Regional Market

CINCINNATUS — Fossil Creek Farm just had its first weekend at the Homer Regional Market after being in business for a little over a month. Co-owner Corey Thomas started the farm with his wife …

City Council resolution postponed due to state delays

CORTLAND — The City of Cortland Common Council held a special meeting to discuss a request for Home Rule Legislation from the State Legislature and the Governor of the State of New York. The …

The Cortland and Cayuga County Sheriff’s Offices each announced one arrest Wednesday. Mary J. Turturro, 64, of Cortland, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and …

County sales tax plan tabled, not adopted, after last-second holdup

The Cortland County Sales Tax Agreement with the City of Cortland, which was due to be voted on at a May 22 meeting, was tabled after negotiations broke down at the final hour, not approved, as had …

Cortland Farmers Market returns to Court Street

CORTLAND — Situated on Court Street in front of the Grace Episcopal Church are the vendors of the Cortland Farmers Market. Rain, shine, sleet or snow, they are there to provide the city with …

Dryden working toward plan for NY Forward grant

DRYDEN — The Village of Dryden held its first meeting May 21 to work on a plan for the $4.5 million worth of NY Forward funding it will receive. Village of Dryden Mayor Mike Murphy said the …

The Cincinnatus Board of Education has selected Virginia “Ginny” Doll, a 15-year educator in Northern New York, as the next superintendent of schools. Doll will succeed Cincinnatus …

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office released information about three arrests that were made Saturday. Benjamin M. Higgins, 52, of Marathon, was arrested at 4:29 a.m. Saturday and was …

Cortland area celebrates Memorial Day

Cortland County and the surrounding areas took the time to celebrate its fallen soldiers Monday. Whether it was parades, patriotic performances or memorial services, locals turned out to pay tribute …

Elizabeth Greenwood, a retired Captain in the U.S. Navy and the current director of administration and finance for the City of Cortland, gave a speech at Preble’s Memorial Day celebration …

Independent bookstore joins Main Street

CORTLAND – All My Friends Books opened its doors to the City of Cortland on April 5, with a mission to bring comfort and accessibility to readers in the neighborhood. Husband and wife co-owners …

Veteran monument unveiled at Guthrie Medical Center

CORTLAND – Guthrie Cortland Medical Center held a ceremony Friday to unveil a new veterans monument in the front circle of the facility. The event was attended by veteran community groups such …

County Legislature approves sales tax redistribution

CORTLAND — The Cortland County Legislature held four sessions Thursday, with sales tax redistribution being approved for the first quarter of 2025 and a sales tax agreement authorized from 2026 …

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Thursday announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the state’s Restore New York Communities Initiative. Restore New York …

CORTLAND – Changes to Memorial Day services in Cortland this year are being planned and facilitated by the American Legion Post 489 to honor fallen soldiers of all American conflicts since the …

Memorial Day celebrations planned in Cortland County

Memorial Day is right around the corner and festivities have been planned in the Village of Homer for everyone to attend and commemorate our veterans and fallen soldiers. The Memorial Day parade will …

Homer calls special session for billboard concerns

HOMER — Homer residents have expressed concerns about the potential installment of billboards in their town along I-81. To quell some of the brewing trouble, Homer Town Supervisor Michael Park …

License to sell

CORTLAND — As the cannabis industry continues to grow in New York State, prospective business owners wait for their licensing to legally operate cannabis dispensaries. For some, like LakeHouse …

Cortland sales tax agreement sent to legislature

CORTLAND — The City of Cortland and Cortland County Finance Committee agreed to propose a sales tax distribution plan to the Cortland County Legislature at a 6 p.m. Thursday meeting. The …

Local school districts approve 2025-26 school budgets

Eight local school districts all got the necessary supermajority to approve their respective 2025-26 budgets. Homer’s passed with a 405-131 vote, McGraw’s passed with a 117-31 vote, …

Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members on Cortland’s Main St.

The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of the Main Street construction project coming to a close in Cortland, as it is welcoming new businesses in as members. Project Lean …

Center for the Arts announces summer schedule

HOMER — The Center for the Arts of Homer will be putting on some performances in the near future. “We’ve had a very vibrant, great concert season,” said Ty Marshal, …

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