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First Cortland County Restaurant Week this week

 

In front of my nose: Bill to help news stay in front of yours

The publisher pushed past my nose a few days ago an announcement of an effort that could make community news organizations like the Cortland Standard more financially viable. Of course, in the …

Homer school board meets March 26

The Homer Central School Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 26 in the Homer Training and Education Center.

Guthrie gives Racker $9,000 for kids with traumatic stress

Guthrie’s Community Benefit Program will give $9,000 to Racker to support as program to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy to students with severe emotional …
Today in features
Michael Lipton and James Boland rehearse the opening scene of
Neezen Toze Theater Co. to put on 'Rumpelstiltskin'
When creating a play for children, it’s not about simplifying a story, or adding in jokes or props to make toddlers laugh. It’s about writing for multiple levels at once, so both kids and …
Dryden junior Talen Harrington rehearses as Ren with his
Dryden High School to stage Footloose this weekend
DRYDEN – While “Footloose” is a fun show to perform by nature, it’s extra special to Talen Harrington, who plays Ren in Dryden High School’s performance of the show. It …
The Easter Bunny will visit the 1890 House and Museum this month, as well as a host of other events leading up to Easter.
Many opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny coming up
Kids, baskets in hand, can run around Suggett Park on March 23, among more than 4,000 plastic eggs. Whether they are filled with chocolate, jelly beans or a ticket to something grander – is up …
Cortland freshman Alivia Reif won a silver key and honorable mention at the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards.
Cortland, Homer, Tully students win art awards
Students from Homer, Cortland and Tully schools walked away from the 2024 CNY Scholastic Art Awards with gold and silver keys, and a glimpse of what it’s like to be an artist in the real world, …
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Colorectal cancer rates decline in Cortland region as more patients have colonoscopies

Colonoscopy has been a lifesaver for many patients by detecting colorectal cancer early when it is most treatable and often curable.
Nearly 80% of the residents ages 50-64 in Cortland and most nearby counties have been screened for colorectal cancer, the current New York State health data show. That’s well above the …
Death notices
Deborah M. Miller Deborah M. Miller, 62, of Marathon passed away March 11, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday 10-11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln ave., …
Edith E. (Fosgate) Randall Edith E. (Fosgate) Randall, 99, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY. In keeping with her …
Betsy B. Hargett Betsy B. Hargett, 97, of Locke passed away on March 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 21 at Christ United Methodist Church of Locke and …
Carol A. (Steacy) Pittsley Carol A. (Steacy) Pittsley, 76, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home, while surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Carol will …
Sports

Moravia boys basketball overcomes adversity to win Class C state championship

The Moravia boys basketball team celebrates after winning the Class C state championship over Haldane Saturday at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.
GLENS FALLS – Overcoming adversity has been the story for the Moravia boys basketball team this season. In the New York State Class C state championship game against Haldane Saturday at Cool Insuring Arena, Moravia battled adversity one last time, finished the story and made history with a 41-38 win.  

February Athlete of the Month: Tully’s Lorenzo Garafolo

Tully senior Lorenzo Garafolo is the Cortland Standard’s February Athlete of the Month, sponsored by the Royal Auto Group. Garafolo turned into a machine for the Tully boys basketball team …

Moravia boys basketball tops Lyons, punches ticket to Class C state title game

GLENS FALLS — The Moravia boys basketball team shook off a fast start from Lyons and won the remaining three quarters to win 56-45 in the Class C state semifinal Friday at Cool Insuring Arena. …

Moravia girls basketball holds on for Class C crown

TROY –– The Moravia girls basketball team won its first ever state championship in program history Friday with a nail-biting 46-45 win over Duanesburg at Hudson Valley Community College. …
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