News

Chancellor plants tree at SUNY Cortland

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. spent his Earth Day planting a crabapple tree alongside students at SUNY Cortland. The tree SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., planted …

Stewardship Week reminds people to plant trees — now

During times of indecisive weather, where warmth battles frostiness, there’s still plenty to be done in the backyard, tending to flower beds and gardens. Though the unpredictable weather can be …

Reporting on homelessness in Cortland is just the start of the work

Here’s the problem with news organizations doing big projects, as the Cortland Standard did with “Home is Someplace,” a six-part series that concluded Saturday: We’re so tired …

Helen Ave. closes Tuesday for sewer work

The city crews will close Helen Avenue from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday to install a new storm sewer line, the city announced Monday. This closure connects to the established Groton Avenue detour, so …
Today in features
The Hubble Space Telescope floats in orbit in December 1999, as seen from the space shuttle Discovery.
Before James Webb, there was Hubble
On April 24, 1990, the famous Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit. The spacecraft was the first space-based telescope ever built. Development started in 1974, a joint endeavor of NASA …
Jambalaya, like gumbo, is a dish easy to personalize, but keep in mind its roots: West African, Spanish and French flavors incorporated into Cajun or Creole cuisines.
Jambalaya vs. gumbo
Sometimes I can be such a doofus. The spouse and I were negotiating the big meal of the week, the meal that provides us our Sunday dinner then fills our lunches for much of the week. …
Pam Wenck, left, and Robert Zollinger spar at their weekly ludosport class. Classes are 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Cortland YWCA.
‘It’s more than just a sport’
Lightsaber swooshing noises echoed around the Cortland YWCA each Monday evening, as people worked on their combat skills, and had fun while doing it. Robert Zollinger hosts LudoSport classes at …
The Moon's shadow covering portions of Canada and the U.S. during a total solar eclipse as seen from the International Space Station on Monday, Aug. 8. This is a better view than what Cortland got.
Clouds eclipse the solar eclipse in Cortland area
That was disappointing. After weeks of hype leading up to the eclipse last week, as the complete solar eclipse was expected April 8, I was standing on the roof of the Cortland Standard building …
Sponsored Content

Spinal pain, nerve issues treated by Cayuga Health Neurosurgery

Most of the  patients coming to Neurosurgery Services of CMA are seen for disorders of the spine and include lumbar and cervical issues. The conditions can be painful, but they are often effectively treated without surgery to end months of discomfort.
Patient care at Neurosurgery Services of CMA goes well beyond precision surgery at Cayuga Medical Center operating rooms and can include treating neck and back pain with physical therapy, pain …
Death notices
Mr. Harlen L. Desotell, 61, of Cortland, passed away on April 28, 2024 Arrangements will be announced by Riccardi Funeral Home when complete.
Arthur “Butch” C. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lincklaen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Arrangements are incomplete and will be …
Gloria McQuilkin, 79, of Cortland, NY passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024. There are no services. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Beverly J. Vaber, 89, of Homer, passed away on April 24, 2024 Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home.
Sports

McGraw baseball holds on for CCL win

McGraw's Riley VanLiew, right, high-fives teammate Easton Livermore after hitting a single Monday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.
The McGraw baseball team held up against a late surge from Stockbridge Valley to win 9-6 Monday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex. The Eagles are now 7-1 and had not played since April 16. …

Groton cancels remainder of baseball season

Groton has cancelled its baseball season, effective immediately, Athletic Director Mark Triolo confirmed Friday. Triolo cited a lack of available players as the reason for the decision. The Red Hawks …

Dryden softball takes off in third inning to beat Newark Valley

DRYDEN –– Eighteen was the magic number for the Dryden softball team in its 19-13 win over Newark Valley Friday at Dryden High School. The Lions scored an astounding 18 runs in the third …
Cortland's Danny Jackson squares to bunt Thursday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.

Muir homers, Cortland baseball wins a pair

Zach Muir hit his first career home run in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex as the Cortland baseball team swept a pair of games to finish spring break 4-1. …
Special sections
Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.
Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.
Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.
Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.
Filmmakers and Blackbird Festival workers hang out at the Ake Gallery in 2023, part of the tour of last year's festival.