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Fire doused at Contento’s in Cortland

No injuries were reported Sunday in a fire at Contento’s on Pendleton Street in Cortland, the city’s fire department announced. Firefighters were called about 11:20 a.m. to 119 …

Here's what's closed or delayed on Feb. 17, 2025: Other Tompkins Cortland Community College -- Closed

Expect wind gusts of 60 mph

Expect winds gusting as high as 60 mph Sunday night, bringing the possibility of downed trees and power lines, the National Weather Service reported in issueing a high wind warning. The warning, …

‘Who’s going to help?’

So long as TLC Emergency Medical Services has two ambulances in the barn, it will respond to calls of people who might need help up a flight of steps, or getting out of a car, its division manager …

Leaders pucker up to a calf to ease food insecurity

A calf at Fouts Farm in Cortlandville was so cute and sweet that a school principal and the county sheriff couldn’t help themselves from making a move. Fouts Farm hosted its first …

A Scott man on probation for raping a 13-year-old girl has been charged with raping and sexually abusing two people between 2019 and 2024, Cortland County sheriff’s officers said. Lee A. …

Here are some of the upcoming Black History Month events at SUNY Cortland: • The History of the Harlem Globetrotters – The seminar will go from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.on Wednesday in Dowd …

The annual Tioughnioga Trivia Contest & Dinner is 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at Reilly’s Café, 8 E Main St., Marathon. This event is a fundraiser for the Marathon Area Historical Society. …

Here is what is closed or delayed Feb. 14, 2025: Others ARC of Madison-Cortland -- Closed

Cortland counts down to Centro switch

Centro — which is taking over Cortland County’s transit system — is preparing for a March 8 open house, at which the company expects to begin hiring drivers, as Cortland County …

Dryden cafe wins state grant to perk up exterior

DRYDEN – Even though only one building in the village of Dryden is being restored, Mayor Michael Murphy hopes it will start a pattern of revitalization. The Corner Brew, 1 W. Main St. in …

Playground amputation leads to $450,000 payout for child

It was supposed to be a fun day for a child, marked by a bit of play at Dwyer Memorial Park in Preble. The child climbed to the top of a slide at the park’s playground, but on the way …

A homeless man has been charged with stealing a vehicle worth more than $50,000 Oct. 23 in Solon, Cortland County sheriff’s officers said. Daniel J. Gardner, 48, was arrested Feb. 7 and …

Tompkins County Whole Health is reminding the community to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of an expected spike in cases, especially for people 65 and older, and people who are immune …

Avian flu has been confirmed in Madison County, that county’s health department reports. The positive case of avian flu, also known as H5N1, was found in a backyard poultry flock that …

Here is what is closed or delayed for Feb. 13, 2025: Moravia -- Two-hour delay

Backpacks available for people with dementia and caregivers

There are free resources available for your loved one with dementia, whether they need practical items or day-to-day entertainment. Bags of items for people with dementia and their caregivers …

Free health coaching offered to people with disabilities

Access To Independence is recruiting people with disabilities for free health coaching, as completing a goal can be difficult, but having a one-on-one professional coach may help. Participants …

Accused: Michele Capone, 55, of Dryden Charges: First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a felony; driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood-alcohol content of …

PHARSALIA — More than 190 acres has been added to Pharsalia Woods State Forest in Chenango County, reports the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The acquisition permanently …

New member joins Homer Board of Trustees

An English teacher will now help make decisions about the village he grew up in.  Ed Porter was appointed as a new member of the Homer Board of Trustees Tuesday night. Porter graduated from …

‘You can’t keep yourself from having a lawsuit’

What’s the maximum height to which a child of 5 should climb on playground equipment? About 60 inches, the state Health Department says. For a child of 2, it’s said, it’s 32 inches. …

Toys and fidgets funded for storytime at Homer library

New toys, fidgets, blankets, plushies and seats have been added to the Phillips Free Library’s Sensory Storytimes bin through two grants. The Sensory Storytimes are just like other …

Expect a bit of ice Thursday morning

It’s an interesting debate among winter drivers: Heavy snow and whiteout conditions? Or sleet and freezing rain? The greater Cortland area has seen the former a couple of times this winter …

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County is accepting registrations through March 10 for the 2025 4-H Tractor Safety Program which begins March 13. Classes will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. …

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