On tonight’s High School Football matchup presented by Cayuga Medical Center: Winless after three games, the Cortland Purple Tigers host a Syracuse-INT squad that is also off to an 0-3[Read More…]
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Voter registration deadline upcoming for November elections
The deadline to register to vote in this November’s election is quickly approaching. NY voters must register by October 8, 2021 to cast ballots this year. There are several options[Read More…]
4th annual Wheels Show & Tractor Pull is Sat., October 2
Covid death toll grows to 74 in Cortland County
Cortland County lost another member of the community to covid-19 this week. Reported Monday (September 27), it was the 74th total during the pandemic — the 45th among local nursing[Read More…]
Driver arrested in C’ville had license suspended 32 times
A NYC man was arrested in Cortland County this week, first pulled over for erratic driving, then discovered to be doing so on a bad license. On Sunday (September 26),[Read More…]
Area road work delayed; More planned for next week
Paving on NY-281 in Homer (North/South Street) has been postponed until Friday (October 1). Work was expected to return yesterday. Motorists should avoid the road from the Interstate 81 connector[Read More…]
Phone scam warning issued by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several complaints involving a scam technique where both male and female callers lure potential victims into giving them money. In each case, the[Read More…]
Access to Independence of Cortland County names new leader
After conducting a nationwide search, Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc. (ATI) selected Alexandra Mikowski (she/her) as the agency’s new Executive Director. Prior to joining the staff, Mikowski served[Read More…]
Cortland Man arrested by FBI for role in Jan 6 U.S. Capitol Riot
The FBI Albany Office originally reported he was from Syracuse. Watrous was arrested by the FBI on charges of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building. This is a[Read More…]
Organizations present ideas for using county ARP funding
Several proposals came before the Cortland County Federal Aid Allocation Citizen’s Advisory Committee yesterday. Legislators previously requested ideas for using American Rescue Plan funding to support economic development in the[Read More…]
Small fire doused at Bellview Gardens on Kellogg Road
Area crews quickly smothered a fire this morning inside an apartment at Bellview Gardens on Kellogg Road in Cortland. Early reports suggested it began with sparks in bathroom light fixture.[Read More…]
Altered route for pick up/drop offs this week at Barry School
Construction near Barry Primary School is forcing a change in the pick up/drop off routes for parents. District officials and city police say projects in the area will result in the[Read More…]
Guthrie, Cayuga Med in good shape with staff vaccination rates
Midnight (Sep. 27) was the deadline for hospital staff in New York to get their first dose of covid-19 vaccine. To help with potential shortages, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an[Read More…]
Dryden first responder gives birth during severe battle with covid-19
A local first responder is battling a severe case of covid-19 she contracted while seven months pregnant. Lynn Carpenter and her husband, Austin, are both members of the Dryden Fire[Read More…]
Groton CSD pilots new community health sciences program
Last week, NYS Senator Peter Oberacker visited Groton School District and discussed the future of education in rural upstate New York. He joined Superintendent Margo Martin and others for a[Read More…]
Deadline arrives for NY hospital staff to get 1st dose of vaccine
Today (Sep. 27) is the deadline for employees in all New York hospitals to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The DOH requirement does allow home care, hospice[Read More…]
Pregame interview with Homer FB coach Gary Podsiedlik (audio)
On tonight’s HSFB matchup presented by Cayuga Medical Center: Homer (2-0) looks to remain undefeated, hosting a winless Syracuse INT squad (0-2) at George Butts Field. The Trojans fought their way from[Read More…]
Auditors find costly errors with city of Cortland worker benefits
A new report from state comptroller follows up on a 2010 audit that found non-contractual (NC) employees in the city of Cortland received benefits inconsistent with Council approvals. Auditors say[Read More…]
Legislators concerned about exodus of county employees
Cortland County employees are leaving in droves for better opportunities available to them elsewhere. That warning was relayed several times last night in a monthly meeting of the full legislature.[Read More…]
73rd COVID death confirmed in Cortland County
Another covid death reported Thursday (Sep. 23) makes a total of 73 in Cortland County. No further details are available on the individual who perished. Currently, 568 people are being[Read More…]
Updated: Road work slows traffic along Route 281
Motorists should avoid State Route 281 in Homer today, as state highway crews mill the road. Paving will occur next week. Today, the work is along on North / South[Read More…]
Cortland Chamber officially opens Downtown Offices (Audio/Video)
Yesterday, (September 23rd) Bob Haight, President of the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce, officially cut the ribbon on their brand new state of the art offices and conference rooms in[Read More…]
26th ‘Day of Caring’ kicks off annual United Way campaign
Wednesday (September 23rd) was the 26th annual Day of Caring. A total of 20 businesses collected items for the Wendy Thibeault Memorial Food Drive. Another eight sent employee teams to[Read More…]
BDC outlines economic recovery for local businesses
Officials with the Cortland County Business Development Corporation presented Monday (September 20) at a meeting of the Federal Aid Allocation Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Legislators had requested the BDC come up with[Read More…]
Homer FD member discusses home fire safety & prevention (audio)
Today on Happening in Homer: Jay Riley volunteers with the village fire department and also works for the city of Cortland FD. He spoke with WXHC news director Vinnie Bellardini[Read More…]
Cortand attorney heads back to Albany for newest appointment
(Photo from Center of Community Alternatives) New appointments to Governor Kathy Huchul’s administration include Marty Mack, of Cortland. He now enters a new role as Appointments Secretary, following governmental experience[Read More…]
Major Interstate-81 work finishes up in Cortland
Gov. Hochul yesterday announced completion of an $8 million project that replaced two bridges along Interstate 81 in the City of Cortland. It’s part of the overreaching Northeast Gateway Project.[Read More…]
Former CNY congressman Sherry Boehlert passes at 84
Longtime CNY congressman Sherwood “Sherry” Boehlert passed away Tuesday (Sep. 21) at the age of 84. He served a large swath of central New York in the United States House[Read More…]
Greek Peak opens scenic 13k sq ft wedding venue (photos)
It took little time for Greek Peak to finish a new 13,000 square-foot wedding venue, located behind Hope Lake Lodge. The site includes accompanying outdoor ceremony space and enough parking[Read More…]
Inaugural fundraiser this weekend for Little Tags Foundation
Little Tags Foundation hosts its first annual fundraiser this Saturday (September 25). This local nonprofit was established in honor of Nate Bush, an avid outdoorsman from the area who passed[Read More…]
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