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Truxton Man Arrested for Welfare Fraud
A man from Truxton faces felony charges of Welfare Fraud, Grand Larceny and Offering a False Instrument for Filing . Cortland County Sheriff’s Investigator Sgt Jason Newcomb says Johnathan Wooding,[Read More…]
Tubman Coins To Benefit Her Auburn Home
Senator Gillibrand and Senator Chuck Schumer announced the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act has passed the Senate. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Tubman home in Auburn. “The[Read More…]
Help For Home Heating Bills
If you could use some help with your heating bills, Cortland County reminds you that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has issued a second emergency heating benefit, and extended[Read More…]
Free Cancer Screening Services Offered
If you are 45 or older, you can take advantage of free colorectal cancer screening through the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Cayuga, Cortland, and Tompkins Counties. The Cancer Services[Read More…]
Gillibrand Requests Assistance for Ukrainian Refugees
Ukrainian refugees are on the mind of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. She and other Senators are asking the Biden administration to ensure that Ukrainian nationals in our country are not forced[Read More…]
Chamber Showcase Will Have Free Admission
The Cortland Chamber of Commerce Showcase is back after a COVID break, and for the first time in more than a decade, admission will be free, thanks to sponsorship from[Read More…]
State DEC Recommends “Bear-Proofing” Your Property
The DEC says it’s not too early to bear-proof your property. When the sun warms, they will wander out from their dens, looking for an easy meal. Some bears prefer[Read More…]
SUNY Cortland Revises Mask Policy
Starting today, (Wednesday Mar 2) SUNY Cortland no longer requires masks in indoor spaces, following the guidance of the CDC. Students are still required to be vaccinated and boosted, and[Read More…]
COVID Notes: State Updates School Policy Recommendations
State Health reports Cortland County had 2 new COVID cases as of its Monday count. Tuesday afternoon, Marathon Schools announced masks will be optional on school buses and in buildings.[Read More…]
Man Accused of Contempt of Court
Aggravated Family Offense and Criminal Contempt. Alex-Hart is accused of violating an Order of Protection on October 16 at a home on Tompkins Street. Cortland Police say he shoved and[Read More…]
Woman Found Dead Following Crash In Truxton
What made a woman drive off of Bells Mills Road in Truxton and hit a tree? Cortland County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating. The crash killed a woman, whose name won’t[Read More…]
Town and Village of Homer Continues Distribution of Test Kits and Masks
The Town and Village of Homer, with contributions from the Cortland County Legislature, have COVID-19 test kits and KN95 masks available and can picked up during office hours at their[Read More…]
State Police Want You!
If you’ve ever thought about joining the New York State Police, the opportunity is now. Major Jeffrey VanAuken leads Troop C, which covers Cortland County. You can sign up for[Read More…]
Cuomo Launches New TV Ads
You might wonder why former Governor Andrew Cuomo has new TV ads. Common Cause wondered, and says Cuomo is misusing his campaign funds to try to rebuild his image and[Read More…]
Guthrie Recognized For Culture of Health Policies
Guthrie is the top performing American Heart Association Workplace in the area, this year recognized at the Silver level, improving from Bronze last year. The AHA says worksites with a[Read More…]
Homer To Use COVID Relief Money for Extended Day Programs
Homer Schools will use American Recovery Plan funding for new extended day programs beginning next Monday. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Jeffrey Evener says all students are eligible to participate and[Read More…]
Lisle Man Arrested For Violating Order of Protection
He couldn’t stay away, according to Cortland County Sheriff’s deputies, but 42-year old Ricki Stanton, Jr, of Lisle, was under court order to do just that. Last Wednesday, Stanton is[Read More…]
New County DMV Service Schedule Begins Today
Tuesday’s the day the Cortland County DMV opens to serve walk-in customers, no appointment needed. Walk-ins are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays and you can make appointments for Thursday and Fridays.[Read More…]
Tompkins County Ends Mandatory Mask Use
The Tompkins County Health Department is suspending the local mask advisory as the spread of COVID-19 and active COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed. The advisory previously recommended that in Tompkins[Read More…]
STAR Application Deadline Imminent
The State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds seniors that, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is[Read More…]
NYS To Stop Doing Business With Russian-Back Entities
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an Executive Order that New York State will no longer do business with Russian-back entities. “And we are the home to the largest Ukrainian population in[Read More…]
School Mask Requirement Ends Wednesday; Updates From Local Districts
The state requirement for mask-wearing in schools ends Wednesday. Governor Kathy Hochul stands by that decision. “If we stick with the experts and the data and let that be our[Read More…]
Homer Wrestling Has Two State Champs; Welcome Home Parade This Afternoon
Homer Wrestling last night achieved a feat that hadn’t been done in over 50 years. For the first time since 1967 a wrestler from Homer has won the state championships[Read More…]
Cortland DPW Delays Trash/Recycling Pick Up
Due to inclement weather City of Cortland residents will now have their Trash and Recycling pickup on Saturday February 26th instead of today (February 25th). Residents are being asked to[Read More…]
Vehicles At Labrador Mountain Robbed
Someone helped themselves to items from locked vehicles at Labrador Mountain in Truxton on Sunday. Cortland County Sheriff’s deputies ask for any help…the thefts occurred during the day, perhaps early[Read More…]
Legislature Approves Spending Projects
The Cortland County Legislature on Thursday night approved allowing an override of the tax levy limit. Among the other votes: To revive the County, City, Towns, Villages and Schools committee[Read More…]
Cortland Transit Adopting Transfer-Free System
Starting March 1, 2022, Cortland Transit is adopting a transfer-free system, which allows riders who need to transfer to another Cortland Transit bus to get to their destination to do[Read More…]
Postal Carrier Request: Please Clear Sidewalks and Mailboxes
The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout Upstate New York to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow[Read More…]
Police Ask For Help Identifying Theft Suspect
Cortland Police are hoping you can help them identify a woman who may have stolen from Kinney Drugs on February 17. With the obvious difficulty being her face covering, maybe[Read More…]
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