Getting a read on giving
You know what Norm Stitzel really would like for Christmas? That one thing he’d ask Santa, if Santa still let Stitzel sit on his knee? It’s not Barbie dolls, Stitzel’s set on those. Legos? Think […]
November 2017
Purple Tigers rally to victory
The Cortland High boys’ basketball team did a good job of closing out its opener against Waverly Wednesday night in Shafer Gym. After leading 24-21 at halftime, the Purple Tigers were outscored 23-9 in the […]
Spread joy this holiday season with Toys for Tots
Show your support for Cortland’s Toys for Tots program by posting your photos to our Facebook page! Upload a picture of a special toy that you or your family are donating to this year’s Toys […]
Summer reading programs keep kids sharp
The state Education Department is hailing an increase in the number of kids taking part in summer reading programs, but local librarians say more important than the numbers is the fact kids are reading. Statewide, […]
Trojans roll in opener behind Quinlan’s 22
It was a successful opener for the Homer Central boys’ basketball team Tuesday night. Bryant Quinlan pumped in 22 points and Casey Hayes added 11 as the Trojans christened their new gymnasium with a 77-24 […]
Winter weather poses hazards at home, on roads
While wetter, warmer weather is expected for the Northeast, that could spell “icy” and “really dangerous” conditions for January. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that for most of the winter — December through […]
Cortland squad set for new league
Sixth-year coach Jeremy Milligan’s Cortland High boys’ basketball team carries an even mix of six veterans and six newcomersinto Wednesday’s 7 p.m. season-opener with Waverly in a 7 p.m. non-leaguer in Shafer Gym. The Purple […]
Public, police connect
Homer Police Chief Robert Pitman spent about four hours Saturday morning at Sinfully Sweet Cafe on Main Street; not for a crime, for the opportunity to chat about cars, traffic, holiday shopping — whatever they […]
Death and birth notices for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 2, 2017
Dec. 2, 2017 Deaths FELKO — Claribel Felko, 96 , of Locke, N.Y., died Nov. 30, 2017. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton. Burial will […]
Ensign leaves sweet legacy
Until earlier this year, Arthur Ensign was in the woods, working a family business that helped lead to Marathon’s signature event, and doing what he loved most: making maple syrup. At 92, he used an […]