At about 6:50pm Tuesday evening, Ithaca Firefighters were called to the area of Ithaca Falls for an individual reported to be in the water. Upon their arrival, crews found a[Read More…]
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Cayuga County Sheriff Asks for Help Identifying Person
Yesterday (February 15th) at approximately 5:20 PM, the Cayuga County 911 Center received a report of an individual that appeared to break through the ice on Owasco Lake between Buck[Read More…]
Stand Against Racism with the YWCA
Join YWCA Cortland in April for the Stand Against Racism Challenge. This free 21-day virtual learning opportunity will explore a different equity and social justice topic each week during the[Read More…]
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Awarded Over $500,000
The money received by Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is the result of the hospital’s performance in the 2021 Excellus Hospital Performance Incentive Program (HPIP). GCMC was awarded the full[Read More…]
Forest Rangers Train at Tinker Falls
When DEC Forest Rangers needed a location to practice technical rope training in winter conditions, they came to Tinker Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area, a DEC State Forest[Read More…]
Police Find Missing Girl From Tioga County Since 2019
This story is making national headlines as police found a girl missing from neighboring Tioga County since 2019. The missing girl Paislee Shultis was just 4 then. A tip led[Read More…]
Maple Fest Returning to “Normal”
As the day draws near for the 50th CNY Maple Festival, organizers are emboldened by the recovery from COVID-19. Chair Paige Parker says that two events will return: – The[Read More…]
Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Vehicle
An 18-year old man had to be extricated from his car that rolled over on Neubig Road in Cortland Monday night. Cortland firefighters were called at about 7:15 pm to[Read More…]
Homer Library Offers Caregiver Kits
They are called Caregiver kits. They are for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Thanks to a generous donation, Homer’s Phillips Free Library has two to lend. One is for[Read More…]
Zoning Board Has Byrne “Rehearing”
The Cortland City Zoning Board of Appeals once again considered the CNY Rentals property at River and Port Watson Streets. A rehearing was on their agenda Monday night to focus[Read More…]
Council To Set “Head Shop” District
Cortland Common Council Tonight (February 15th) is expected to consider a law to regulate the location of head shops – where pot could be sold along with related products. As[Read More…]
New York Bettors Set Records In First Month
Sports wagering in our state is setting records in its first month. The nearly $2-billion wagered is more than any other state has ever reported, and should generate about $70-million[Read More…]
ATI Applauds Creation of NYS Chief Disability Officer
Governor Kathy Hochul called it an historic day and long overdue. “To all the advocates who never gave up the fight to recognize that the disability community – and it[Read More…]
Bear Harvest Down in 2021
The number of black bears taken during the 2021 hunting season was down from the previous year, but within 10% of the five year average. The DEC reports 1,346 black[Read More…]
Marathon Schools Ask Parents For Guidance
Marathon schools want to know what parents think about their children masking at school. The district wants to prepare, if it becomes up to them to decide if students should[Read More…]
Cortland County’s Updated COVID-19 Stats
The New York State Department of Health reports Cortland County had just 7 new COVID cases on Sunday. Eight people were hospitalized as of Saturday, including 2 in intensive care.[Read More…]
Another Cortland Super Bowl Connection
We told you all last week about Cortland’s Dan Pitcher at the Super Bowl. Another Cortland connection was Katie Keenan, class of 2005, who is the NFL’s senior director of[Read More…]
Firefighter Winter Games Winners
Your volunteer firefighters might have some different aches and pains this morning. Many took part in the weekend Fire Association of the State of New York’s Winter Games at Greek[Read More…]
New Tax Warrant Database Access
If you’ve ever faced a tax warrant or want to check on someone else’s situation, the state has a new tool for you. The State Department Taxation and Finance is[Read More…]
Test Kits Available Thursday in Homer
The Village and Town of Homer, in conjunction with Cortland County, will once again be distributing Covid-19 test kits on Thursday, February 17th from 4 PM until 6 PM, or[Read More…]