The announcement late last month that the state will extend its Tuition Assistance Program to part-time students this fall was welcome news, especially in college towns like Cortland and …

To the Editor: The Groton Alumni Association has been blessed with three presidents of vision and tenacity: Alice Houston, Meredith Wells and Betty Conger. To accomplish the tasks needed to …

To the Editor: Many investors have lost their life savings in the crypto-currency market, which they don’t understand. The crypto market went into meltdown this summer and investors are …

We shall not be Pollyanna about losing Voyant Beauty — formerly Marietta — and the 500 people the company and its tenant, ALPLA, employed. It's not going to be magically all right if we …

One of the things we like best about Groton's Olde Home Days is that the event has a simple purpose — to celebrate Groton. That's not to say we don't love and appreciate Cortland's June …

Guns and gun control have been an increasingly common — yet polarizing — topic in recent years. That is a far cry from many years past when guns were simply a part of everyday life …

Cortland is coming to life. The interesting, and perhaps endearing thing about the greater Cortland area is that its summers are laid back and almost sleepy. But it comes to life every year …

A gentleman of our acquaintance had been a combat medic in World War II: Africa, Sicily, D-Day, northern France, Battle of the Bulge. He helped liberate the concentration camp at Dachau. It's …

To the Editor: Hydroplaning is when a vehicle skids on a wedge of water. It can be life threatening. You might think every driver is aware of this and would take care to avoid it. I am …

To the Editor: With all the challenges we’ve faced recently, our politicians must be ready for anything. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Leslie Danks Burke for state Senate …

When we think back on our school days, many memories come to mind. For many of us, there was that one teacher who motivated us, opened our eyes to new experiences and helped us to dream. For many …

It's a sweet prize, to be sure: a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant — which the city of Cortland has already won; or even a smaller, $4.5 million NY Forward grant, designed …

What always worried us about the plan to have the city of Cortland buy the former Parker Elementary School for use by day-care centers was never the need for day-care programs. The greater Cortland …

The rules surrounding marijuana can seem a little hazy. Given the developments over the past several years, and the growth of the cannabis industry in other states, it’s no wonder things have …

The city of Cortland received $2.05 million in federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan, but has no record of whether or how its Common Council authorized spending $765,000 of those …

To the Editor: The House wasted taxpayer’s money and their time creating and passing a gun bill, they knew darn well had no chance of making it through the Senate. They did it to make the …

To the Editor: We commend the Cortland Standard for the article on homelessness that appeared in the July 30 edition. The reporter did an excellent job of highlighting the issues surrounding this …

It's a conflict with ramifications as broad as the world socio-economic balance of power and as specific as one farmer who's trying to balance the books. And it's all over a few handfuls of …

To the Editor: Well, well, well, another local politician made the front page of Saturday’s paper, one who stands to gain financially from yet another solar project. What was not mentioned …

To the Editor: I’d like to commend Kevin Conlon on his solar energy article. It’s essential for the public to know the real cost of solar energy and the ripple effect it’s …

The city Common Council considered proposals last week that would significantly affect the way the city is operated and by whom. The council backed proposals to double the terms of councilpersons …

Vacant houses are bad for a community. They often don’t look good, frequently in poor repair and surrounded by unkempt lawns. They can present a danger, or lead to the deterioration of a …

To the Editor: Your recent article “Choosing to Live this Way’” highlighted some of the challenges those who are homeless or who are experiencing housing insecurity in Cortland …

We heard from several people as we researched and reported a story last week about growing homelessness in Cortland that people are homeless by choice. We find the comments a little tone …

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Leslie Danks Burke’s bid for the New York Senate. I have high hopes for what she can achieve for Central New York because she is an extraordinarily …