Margaret Mellott

Janelle Hess missed a lot in her first two years of high school: the pleasure of getting lost on the first day of her freshman year; hanging out with friends in the lunchroom; waiting for the bus or …

The town of Homer plans to update its comprehensive plan in the next year or two. Grant funding would help – and the deadline is next week. Homer will apply, with the help of …

Cortland County shouldn't worry too much about severe storms in its immediate future, weather officials said, as the county works toward repairing damage left by an unusual cluster of July …

Six buildings, 4 acres and imagination provide endless possibilities at the site of the former Brockway Carriage Works factory in Homer – and Jamie Yaman has the imagination.

Providing child care is a challenge – Cortland County has too few slots, costs are increasing and staff retention is low. But raise salaries and parents' costs rise with it.

The spotted lanternfly population grows each year and has been found closer to Cortland than ever before, so experts say early detection and prevention is critical. The insect was found in July …

Nothing beats curling up with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee on a rainy day, said Molly Lane, co-owner of MoJoe’s Book and Brew – which will soon find a home in downtown Homer. …

The Village Food Market's renovations will see improvements beyond fixing the peeling floors, chipped paint and appliances in disrepair – expect a new layout, rear entrance and commissary …

August is the time for back-to-school shopping – kids need new backpacks, notebooks, pens – but parents aren't the only ones doing back to school shopping.

Standing in front of a cooler, Crystal Lockwood counts the money in her pocket. She needs to make sure she has enough for a drink now – $1.29 for 20 ounces of water – and enough for when …