On January 28, longtime public servant and life resident of Cortland Theodore “Ted” Testa passed away.
Class of ’79 Bomber Elaine Martone became the first woman to win Classical Producer of the Year in three consecutive years.
Keep an eye out this Sunday for Vestal native Ally Butler, who has been a New England Patriots cheerleader since 2021.
On February 2, all branches in Tompkins, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Madison Counties will begin collecting pet-related items, including food, treats, beds, blankets, and cat litter.
Gerber says some of its Arrowroot Biscuits could contain soft plastic or paper pieces.
The Cortland County Legislature is now accepting nominations for the next poet laureate.
The Cortland Police Department says residents have received texts claiming to be an “Official Speeding Violation Notice.”
MoJoe’s Book and Brew is looking to open its doors in the Cortland Corset Building in the late summer or early fall of 2026.
On January 23, Congressman Josh Riley launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.
Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.

