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One homeless in Marathon fire

A home on Phillips Road in Marathon is a total loss after a fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Marathon fire officials. Firefighters were called to the scene at 3020 Phillips Road around 3:40 …

2nd pathologist says horse trampling possible in murder

A forensic pathologist stated Tuesday that it’s possible that a horse caused Patricia Allison Halverson’s death, which conflicts with what another pathologist had to say on Monday. …

McGraw High School to open 'Newsies'

The McGraw High School Drama Club is set to open “Newsies” next week, a musical about a revolution, which has students thinking about what things in their own life they want to stand up …

Renzi’s legacy goes beyond what's named for him

Nicholas Renzi didn’t want Walmart. He was deeply concerned about development along the South Cortland corridor and didn’t think Walmart was a good idea. But when the development of …

A Cortland man has been charged with possessing child pornography following a tip from a national advocacy group, state police said. Morgan R. Hopkins, 26, was charged with promoting a sexual …

State Sen. Lea Webb, Assembly Member Anna Kelles, a representative of Assembly Member Jeff Gallahan and others will speak March 14 at the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce’s legislative …

The Seven Valleys Health Coalition will host the annual Cortland Counts Community Forum 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at SUNY Cortland’s Corey Union function room. Presenters, local agencies, …

The Homer Central School Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 11 at the Homer Training and Education Center.

DRYDEN — The Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund has announced it is accepting applications for its spring grant cycle. The fund has awarded more than $222,000 to 306 projects since it was …

Pathologist: Horse didn’t cause Solon death

Patricia Allison Halverson died within minutes, or perhaps a couple of hours, after whatever caused the cuts and bruises to her head, a forensic pathologist testified Monday in Cortland County Court. …

Homer helps families after fire

Ashley Losaw and Rebecca Feint could use some new dishes. Cat food, too. A home would be good: Their kids would like their own beds – and to stay with their friends in Homer schools. But …

The email had no small amount of confusion in it, and maybe a touch of panic. It included an image of a bill for advertising a greater Cortland area non-profit’s event. Frankly, I was just …

Accused: Christopher J. Fox, 23, Maricle Road, Freetown Charges: Aggravated family offense, a felony; third-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree menacing, …

Accused: Damien M. Towers, 26, West River Road, Cortlandville Charges: Driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to keep right, …

A specialist in helping children become more resilience and improving their well-being will speak March 20 at a seminar in Homer. Tammy Goddard of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children to …

Cortland County will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic March 26 in the gymnasium of the Cortland County Office Building. The event will be 6 to 8 p.m. at 60 Central Ave., Cortland. …

Witnesses in murder case saw injuries to suspect’s hands

      By DOUG SCHNEIDER Staff Reporter dschneider@cortlandstandard.com   Two people testified Friday in Cortland County Court they’d …

‘We are just regular people’

It wasn’t until Maya Perez of Ithaca started performing drag, that she realized she was a woman. Performing helped her feel empowered, and now, she will perform to help transgender SUNY …

Accused: Dorothy G. Parkin, 62, Tobin Drive, Homer Charges: Second-degree assault, a felony; fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. Details: Parkin assaulted someone …

In a two-minute meeting Thursday, the Cortlandville Town Board rescinded a February resolution for work at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, replacing it with one that’s more specific. …

Fish can now be ordered until April 18 through the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District for private pond stocking, the agency has announced. Available fish include rainbow trout, …

Cortland administrator Corpora plans to retire May 29

After 34 years with Cortland County, Robert Corpora plans to retire May 29 as the county’s top administrative official. Corpora broke the news Thursday to county legislators in an …

Possible delay in trial of man accused of shooting at police

The trial for a Cortland man accused of attempted murder, charged with shooting at police in 2024, may be delayed. Staffing issues at the medical unit of Mohawk Correctional Facility, where …

Dryden gets NY Forward

DRYDEN — The village of Dryden won a $4.5 million NY Forward grant on its third try, the state announced Thursday in a program to help communities revitalize their downtowns. Gov. Kathy …

Day out hopes to bring girls a few steps forward

To celebrate International Women’s Day, girls can meet career-oriented women, learn new skills, and spend a day alongside 100 like-minded girls at the YWCA Cortland’s 23rd annual …

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