To the Editor: I have been reading the Cortland Standard for about 50 to 55 years now, and find it quite concerning the columnists you choose to have in it. I took a sample of your papers from …

To the Editor: Recently the BBC ran an article about China’s diminishing population and concern at the lack of interest with young Chinese women not wanting to marry. The party is so …

Cortlandville residents’ vote last week to keep two part-time justices rather than eliminate one was, said Supervisor Tom Williams, democracy at its finest. We agree, and we hope that …

To the Editor: Why do we say climate change is an “existential threat”? Answer: Every human population stands to lose if we don’t slow the warming of the planet. The latest …

We’ve long held to the theory that more information is almost always better — it’s a hallmark of our line of work. So when Cortland Mayor Scott Steve said recently that he expects …

To the Editor: To the newly elected Cortland County government: Here is a list I have reason to believe would benefit my community for public officials to achieve: • More public engagement …

Alcohol is a social lubricant — it can make people feel more outgoing, more willing to open up in social situations. Alcohol is a fine gift — a bottle of wine for the hostess, or a bottle …

To the Editor: Three years ago, I had the pleasure meeting John, John and Maryfaith of Cortland ReUse to coordinate a sale at the Cortland Corset Building. It was a pleasure to meet others who …

The Cortland County Legislature is again considering adding teeth to a law it enacted nearly six years ago which mandates that all municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris …

To the Editor: Years ago, this nation decided to revolt from British control and form a democracy — The United States of America. Fifty states currently make up this great nation of America …

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday across the greater Cortland to cast their ballots to fill seats on town, city, county and state positions. The annual ritual may seem mundane, but it is …

To the Editor: While I appreciate the intent of the cartoon in the Nov. 1 issue of the Cortland Standard, I do not believe it is accurate. Antisemitism is not just now bursting “the …

Humans have been fooling around with the metallic element lead since the dawn of history. What is most striking is that we’ve known lead was poisonous since the ancient Greeks and Romans …

To the Editor: Our current Democratic leaders in Dryden have performed commendable and effective work in advancing our town’s interests and protecting our future. As one example, quality and …

To the Editor: Received in my mailbox on Saturday was a flier from an unidentified someone or group of individuals, containing inaccurate bullet points why the second judge position should be …

We understand the village of Homer’s predicament. It’s like a kid in the department store, just before Christmas. There’s so much good stuff, and wouldn’t it be great to find …

To the Editor: It is the season for fall to be in the air. Also with fall, come decorations with pumpkins and also the Halloween season. I am asking for all of those used pumpkins to be …

To the Editor: Saturday’s mail came with a flier exhorting me to vote to eliminate Cortland Town Judge Mathey’s position. Questions: Why didn’t the flier identify who authored or paid …

To the Editor: Vote NO to Cortlandville Prop 4. Cortlandville proposition 4 was illegally put on the ballot. The Town Board clearly violated the Open Meetings Law and there is a lawsuit …

To the Editor: Dryden Supervisor Jason Leifer has made it a town priority to provide people with a better choice for quality and affordable broadband internet in the town of Dryden. With …

To the Editor: I urge voters in County Legislative District 10 to vote for Reed Cleland in our upcoming elections. I’ve known Reed for a few years. His youthfulness, energy, intellect and …

To the Editor: A recent editorial discussed the issue of housing in Cortland County. In it the folks who have questioned the plans for the former Parker School were accused of “getting the …

To the Editor: Voters of Cortland County: When you go to the polls, please consider the following. Review the candidates and propositions. Instead of voting in incumbents, take the time to …

To the Editor: I write with enthusiastic support for the candidacy of Susan Wilson, who is running for reelection in Cortland County Legislative District 5. As a county resident for more than 25 …

To the Editor: Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has sponsored the “Mitten Drive” by collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep the children of our …