James Street in the Village of Homer will be closed at the railroad crossing tomorrow (January 19). The railroad is replacing a rail at the crossing. It should be re-opened[Read More…]
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Officers investigating a burglary in the Town of Scott
Cortland County Sheriffs responded to a burglary complaint around 3am on January 17. The complaint included chainsaws and diesel fuel from a barn on Cold Brook Road in the Town[Read More…]
American Red Cross and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center joining together in a push for more blood donors
A national blood shortage is the current crisis the American Red Cross is handling. It is the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is partnering[Read More…]
Week 4 of the Cortland County vaccination clinic begins today
The Cortland County free vaccination clinic will be in Marathon today, tomorrow, and Thursday. They are open 10-7 at the Marathon Civic Building. You can schedule an appointment or walk-in.[Read More…]
John Katko is stepping away from politics
Republican Congressman John Katko announced he is retiring at the end of this year and ending his bid for re-election. Rep. Katko has represented New York’s 24th Congressional District since[Read More…]
Update: Person ID’ed in fatal Port Watson Street Bridge crash
The Cortland County Sherriff’s Office has identified Saturday evenings fatal crash victim as Steven W. Cribbs, age 44, was transported to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.[Read More…]
Cortland County: Arrive early for today’s Covid test distribution at CHS
Cortland County is distributing Covid test kits, courtesy of New York State today. (January 15th) County officials will start the Drive-through distribution at 4 pm at Cortland High School and[Read More…]
Area firefighters respond to 2nd alarm fire on Route 41
A call for smoke in the attic came in to Cortland County 911, just after 10 am this morning (January 15th) on Route 41, Just north of Break Hill Road.[Read More…]
Potential big winter storm heading our way this weekend
Prepare for possible snow and strong wind because it’s coming our way this weekend. A storm is predicted to hit central New York Sunday night and stay through Monday evening.[Read More…]
Cortland Chamber of Commerce awards held last night. And the winners are:
The Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Awards Dinner last night at Tinellis. “The Best of us, inside and outside of a pandemic” – was the theme for[Read More…]
Free EMT classes available later this month in Central New York
The New York State Department of Health is offering free EMT classes through TLC Ambulance service with hopes to limit staff shortages. TLC Ambulance service is offering two classes, one[Read More…]
Private insurers got you covered for Covid tests
The Biden Administration announced that beginning this Saturday (January 15), private insurance companies will be required to cover the costs of up to 8 at-home COVID tests per month for[Read More…]
Local organization receives grant from the state
The YWCA of Cortland has been given a 2021 Technical Assistance Grant from the Preservation League of New York State. A total of 17 projects across the state are receiving[Read More…]
Free vaccination clinic continues today in Cortland
The Cortland County free vaccination clinic will be in Cortland today, tomorrow, and Saturday. They are open 10-7 at the Port Watson Mini Conference Center. You can schedule an appointment[Read More…]
Virgil School future still uncertain (Audio)
The Cortland School Board is closer to turning over one elementary school, while the future of a second remains undecided. X101’s Brad Smith reports. You can listen to the full[Read More…]
Date set for Tops to close and reopen as Grand Union
The Tops friendly market grocery store at 3932 Route 281 in Cortland officially has a closing date. The official closing date will be Sunday, January 30th at 3pm. C&S Wholesale[Read More…]
Recycling guidance from the Cortland County Recycling Center Specialist (Audio)
Chris Spadolini, the Cortland County Recycling Center Specialist, spoke last night at the Village of Homer Board of Trustees meeting. Some common issues that he mentioned are: Glass is not[Read More…]
Calling NY high school seniors – apply today for a scholarship from the New York State Farm Bureau
The New York State Farm Bureau is accepting applications from New York high school seniors for their Agricultural Youth Scholarship. In order to be eligible to apply, the applicant or[Read More…]
New campaign launched by Governor Hochul
Governor Hochul introduced a new campaign called #VaxForKids yesterday. She is encouraging parents to get their children aged 5 to 11 vaccinated. Governor Hochul’s motivation behind the campaign is her[Read More…]
Francis Casullo resigns from Cortland County attorney position
The Cortland County attorney announced yesterday his resignation from his position. Francis Casullo initially thought he’d have enough time to commit to both the position and his private practice, but[Read More…]
Ten area fire dept.’s battled a house fire and cold temps last night
Just before 10 pm last evening, the Spafford Fire Department responded a reported house fire on Cold Brook Road, just over the county line in Onondaga County. On arrival firefighters[Read More…]
Governor Hochul extends SNAP benefits again
For the second month in a row, Governor Hochul has announced additional SNAP benefits for New Yorkers. All New Yorkers enrolled in the SNAP program will receive the maximum amount[Read More…]
New locations announced for covid testing in New York State
The state is continuing to create more testing opportunities throughout New York State. New locations will open today (January 11) at 10 SUNY campuses. This is part of an agreement[Read More…]
Covid test kit distribution coming to Cortland this weekend
Cortland County has received covid test kits from New York state that will be distributed this weekend. County officials will hand out the test kits on Saturday, January 15 at[Read More…]
School closings and delays for today (January 11)
The current schools are closed today (Jan. 11) or on a 2 hour delay: CAPCO Head Start of Cortland – 2 hour delay Cincinnatus – 2 hour delay Cortland[Read More…]
Reminder from the Village of Homer as we approach cold temperatures
The Village is reminding residents whose homes and businesses freeze easily that they should run water tonight and tomorrow so the pipes don’t freeze due to the low temperatures and[Read More…]
Cortlandville fire department on scene to help with structure fire
The Cortlandville fire department was called last night (January 9) to help the Marathon fire department put out a structure fire. Cortlandville’s FAST (firefighter assist and search team) was initially[Read More…]
Elective surgeries on pause for nine hospitals in CNY region
New York State has halted elective surgeries for nine hospitals in central New York due to the surge in covid-19 cases. Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is one of the nine[Read More…]
Grant opportunity for non-profit organizations in Cortland County
The Central New York Community Foundation is offering a grant opportunity to Cortland County nonprofit organizations this winter. The nonprofit organizations are invited to submit their ‘Bright Idea’ for how[Read More…]
School closings for today (Jan. 10)
Two local school districts will be closed today (January 10) due to icy road conditions: McGraw and Cincinnatus
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