Hard decisions for a community that loves its animals The problems the Cortland Community Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has endured — leading it to announce last week it would …
Judging by what we print in the newspaper and what we see on social media, Cortland County residents have strong opinions about how we can improve the community. That’s a good thing — we want our …
The Homer Village Board of Trustees is seeking comment on its plan to set a six-month moratorium on new LED signs, a topic that has prompted debate in a community that prides itself on its historic …
Homer Mayor Hal McCabe made an interesting point last week when he complained about Cortland County negotiating to take a greater share of sales tax revenue. But the point he makes doesn’t actually …
We are now less than three weeks from the Nov. 5 general election. The race to pick the nation’s president has been going on for what seems like eternity in a contest of mind-boggling cost …
Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. We love that old saying. And as winter begins to peek its head into the greater Cortland area in recent days as …
It’s said that whether a person returns a shopping cart once the vehicle is loaded is a good indication about what kind of person that is. After all, there really aren’t any consequences …
While a rising homeless population has been met with criticism from some people, the leaders of several local groups have been working behind the scenes to provide them not only services, but some …
We aren’t Italian, but we proudly and happily celebrate Cortland’s Italian community. We love learning about the traditions, the stories and the people, and seeing the ways Italian-Americans …
Look at the sign at the Homer Elementary School playground. We wish we had thought of it. The sign is simple: a carefully organized chart of pictographs, each conveying meaning. It’s …
If the village of Marathon wants to win a NY Forward grant — either $4.5 million or $2.25 million — it helps to understand what the grant is meant to do. It’s just a ball to chase. The NY …
Moravia has its bathtub races. Preble has its Frog Pull. They are the offbeat events that have come to be beloved in the community. Last week we learned about plans for a new seasonal event and …
Imagine yourself in this situation: You need medical care. Now. But you do not need the services of a hospital emergency room. Your primary-care provider, a walk-in clinic, or someone else will do …
The death by suicide of a loved one is tragedy on top of tragedy, and survivors may blame themselves: “Why did this happen, and is there something that we should have done differently?” …
While we were glad to see that figures released by the state Health Department’s quarterly report showed the number of opioid-related deaths has declined for the second consecutive year, it is …
This year’s Election Day on Nov. 5 is a big one — Cortland County faces a choice between incumbent District Attorney Patrick Perfetti, a Republican, and challenger Elizabeth McGrath, a Democrat …
A trip to a hospital emergency room is always an anxious experience, even under the best of circumstances. Complicating a visit to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center are outdated facilities and a …
As you approach Cortland from the south on Interstate 81, the Crown City fills the valley to your left, a picturesque and unique view. It appears to be a green and pleasant little burg, redolent of …
Life has so many rivalries right now: Democrat vs. Republican; Trump vs. Harris; Israel vs. Gaza; Russia vs. Ukraine. Even Homer vs. Cortland (which is actually a really fun sports rivalry if …
When Congressional candidate John Mannion spent the day last week in Homer, he was brief about what the greater Cortland area needed to cope with the pending influx of people because of Micron’s …
New York and nukes Members of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration revealed last week at an energy summit in Syracuse that they are taking a hard look at supporting the development of new nuclear …
With $10 million in state funds awarded in 2023 to improve its picturesque downtown, Homer had to choose a direction on which to focus. It chose reverse. Adopting the theme, “Building on …
You do the basic maintenance; you change the oil; replace the cabin air filter; maintain the brakes. Yet someday, you know, you’re just going to have to replace your buggy with a new vehicle. If …
We’ve always been inspired by the community of artists working in the greater Cortland area. Alone or in groups, via exhibitions in public spaces, institutional galleries or parks, our friends …
We’ve always been inspired by the community of artists working in the greater Cortland area. Alone or in groups, via exhibitions in public spaces, institutional galleries or parks, our friends and …
