The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation after receiving a report on alleged sex abuse that had occurred between 2021 and 2023 at an undisclosed residence in the Town[Read More…]
New Library Director Announced For Phillips Free Library
The Phillips Free Library has announced their new library director after Priscilla Berggran-Thomas has retired after more than 20 years. The library Board of Directors has announced Martsje Vanderschaaf-Riehlman will[Read More…]
Tomorrow Is World Alzheimer’s Day
Tomorrow, September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day and the Alzheimer’s Association is marking the day to raise awareness on the disease. The Association has also announced there are now two[Read More…]
Siena Poll – Majority of New Yorker’s Believe Quality of Life is Getting Worse in State
Another poll released by Siena Research Institute has found a majority of New Yorkers believe the quality of life in the state is only getting worse (57%) compared to 27%[Read More…]
Groton Ave. Roadwork Expected To Begin Monday
Road work on Groton Ave. between Main Street and Homer Ave. is expected to begin this Monday, September 25th. With this, signage will be in place for motorists for detours[Read More…]
Area Law Enforcement Participate in 12th Annual Crisis Intervention Training
Last week area law enforcement and first responders from Cortland Police, Camillus Police, SUNY Cortland, and Cornell University all participated in their 12th annual Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.). The training[Read More…]
Travel Advisory For Those Traveling South From Syracuse To Cortland From Interstate 481
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that the Interstate 481 exit to I-81 Southbound, will close starting on Monday, September 25th at 9am until the Spring of[Read More…]
Another Reported Rape at SUNY Cortland
University Police at SUNY Cortland have reported another rape has taken place on campus back on September 10th. SUNY Police say the rape occurred inside a residence hall within the[Read More…]
County Sales Tax Continues Increase Year to Date
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says local sales tax collections throughout the state grew by 4% in August when compared to the same month last year. Overall local collections[Read More…]
County Health Department Urges Residents To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Cortland County Health Department (CCHD) is urging all county residents who are 6 months or older to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine so they can protect themselves against the[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office – Portable Generators Located
Update 9/19: The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says the portable generators have been located. The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for public assistance in locating portable generators that were[Read More…]
Senator Webb Hosting Community Resource Fair
New York Senator Lea Webb has announced that she will be hosting a Community Health Resource Fair tomorrow, September 20th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Cortland County Office Building[Read More…]
NY DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons
The hunt is almost on! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says a majority of small game hunting seasons will commence on Sunday, October 1st in the state.[Read More…]
Homer Town Hall Parking Lot Closed For Painting
The Village of Homer has announced beginning at 11am today, the parking lot behind the Homer Town Hall will be closed to all traffic as painting will be done for[Read More…]
Gas Prices Edge Closer to $4 Mark
The national average for a gallon of gas is up 5 cents from last week to an average of $3.88, according to AAA. This time last year, prices were 20[Read More…]
Cincinnatus Fire Departments Partners With Healing Hearts Collaborative and Healing Cortland
The Cincinnatus Fire Department has announced they have partnered with the Healing Hearts Collaborative and Healing Cortland in installing an N-POD (Narcan Point of Distribution) at the fire station. The[Read More…]
City of Cortland Common Council Meets Tomorrow Night
The City of Cortland Common Council meets tomorrow night at 6pm at City Hall on Court Street in the City of Cortland. Some of the items on tonight’s agenda include[Read More…]
Fire Departments Make Quick Work of Early Morning Fire
A little after 3 in the morning Sunday, September 17th, both the Cortlandville and Homer Fire Departments responded to a reported structure fire on Kingsley Ave. at the Penguin Trailer[Read More…]
Town of Homer Special Meeting on Billboards Canceled For Wednesday
The Town of Homer has announced their special meeting regarding the regulations of billboards within the town on Wednesday, September 20th at the Homer Town Hall, has been canceled. The[Read More…]
Actions Announced By NYS To Crack Down on Car Theft Rise
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a series of targeted actions to combat the high number of car thefts, particularly of certain Kia and Hyundai model vehicles, in counties across New York[Read More…]
Special Concert Tomorrow At Center 4 Arts To Support 2023 Toys For Tots Campaign
A special concert will be held tomorrow, September 17th beginning at 2pm at the Center for the Arts in the Village of Homer to support the 2023 Toys for Tots[Read More…]
Hochul Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Tobacco Sales in NYS Buildings
Friday Gov. Kathy Hochul signed public health legislation to crack down on tobacco sales in New York State. This measure will make tobacco products less accessible by prohibiting the sale[Read More…]
Town of Dryden And Three Residents To Be Recognized
The Town of Dryden and three of its residents will be recognized for their work in sustainability by the New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC) with three awards[Read More…]
Motorcyclist Arrested After Police Pursuit – Foot Chase
Yesterday afternoon around 1:20, a traffic stop was attempted by an officer from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office on a motorcycle on Route 281 in Cortlandville for a traffic violation.[Read More…]
Cortland Fire Makes Quick Work Of Barn Fire
On Thursday, September 14, just after 1 o’clock in the afternoon, the City of Cortland Fire Department responded to an address on East Court Street in the City of Cortland[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Recent Retirements
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office has recognized two members of the Office on their recent retirements: Sergeant Starner, and Officer Kemp. Both who have served the Sheriff’s Office for over[Read More…]
Schumer Announces Nearly $11 Million for Tree Planting Projects in Upstate NY
US Senator Chuck Schumer announced nearly $11 million for three projects in Syracuse, Auburn and across Central New York to plant thousands of new trees. The funds will also allow[Read More…]
Village of Marathon Hosting NY Forward Public Meeting Early Next Week
The Village of Marathon has plans to send in an application for a NY Forward Grant and wants community input from village residents. The Village has announced they will apply[Read More…]
Saluting Branches To Visit Cortland Rural Cemetery Next Week
For the second year, Saluting Branches will visit and conduct work at Cortland Rural Cemetery. The organization will visit on Wednesday, September 20th beginning at 8am to late afternoon. Saluting[Read More…]
Cayuga Health Opens Cayuga Urology in Ithaca
Cayuga Health has announced Cayuga Urology has now opened at 201 Dates Drive in Ithaca. Cayuga says Urologist Dr. Jason Cohen has joined Cayuga Medical Associates from Northwestern Medicine and[Read More…]