Seven Valley Scoop: Cortland Area News

Everyone Safe after Four-Alarm Fire in McLean 

(Photo from 2006, Courtesy Dryden Fire Department.)
The Dryden Fire Company responded to the call, as did McLean, Groton and Cortlandville.

Wood stove Starts Fire in McLean Home (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
A faulty wood stove is responsible for a fire that broke out on the second floor of a Gulf Hill Road home, Monday, according to fire officials.
(Read the original story here.)

Lime Hollow Seeks $12,000 to Complete Solar Panel Project (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
Panels will supply energy to the new, sustainably built visitors’ center.
(Read the original story here.)
(Visit the Lime Hollow website.)

Access to Independence of Cortland County announced it’s 2008 Friends of the Center campaign this week.  Funds raised up to 20,000 dollars will be matched by a grant from the Stardust Foundation of Central New York.
(Read the original story here.)
(Learn more about ATI here.)
(Visit the Stardust Foundation here.)

Ski Resorts Open, Families Return (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
Area ski mountains are now open and living up to their family-friendly reputations.
(Read original story here.)

-CJC

(Thanks for hanging out and waiting for us to pick up again after a Thanksgiving Break.  It’s good to be back!)

No More Lame Lunches

Tully Teens Grow Lunch (Reported in the Syracuse Post-Standard)
Veggies raised in Horticulture class make their way to the Cafeteria lunch line.
(Read the original story here.)

Groton Celebrates Season with Tree Lighting, Fundraiser (Reported in Groton Town Talk)
Caroling, food and the annual choir performance will round out the festivities this weekend.
(Read the original story here.)

City Approves Controvertial Student Housing Project (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
After years of discussion, debate and a public movement for a housing moratorium, the city council has approved a scaled down version of the W. Court Street building project.
(Read the original story here.)

Cortland County Deputies Uncover Cocaine (Reported in the Syracuse Post-Standard)
A routine traffic stop in Cincinnatus ended in charges of cocaine possession and speeding for a Chenango County man.
(Read the original story here.)

-CJC

Professional Wrestling Show brings WWE Alum to Crown City

Pro Wrestling Event will Bring Squared Circle to Cortland (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
East Coast Pro Wrestling makes it’s Cortland debut on December 5th with a benefit show at the J. M. McDonald Sports Complex.  Among the sports-entertainers booked to compete are two Binghamton natives and former WWE superstar Kamala.
(Read the original story here.)
(Learn more about ECPW)

City Man Charged in Cortlandville Robbery (Reported in the Syracuse Post-Standard)
Omar Harris-Raible, of 88 Homer Ave was araigned in Homer Town Court on charges of robbery and grand larceny.
(Read the original story here.)

TC3 Seeks Stories from Alumni, Community (Reported on TC3.edu)
The College is accepting both photos and written accounts of memories from the school, which celebrates it’s 40th anniversary this year.
(Read the original story here.)

The Cortland Standard top story will be posted here when it becomes available later today.

-CJC

TC3 to Receive Facility Upgrade

Photo Courtesy TC3.edu

County Approves TC3 Electrical Project (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
The college will also pursue emergency funding from SUNY as a result of a 2007 explosion.
(Read the original story here)

Freeville Resident Gives Keynote Address (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
Ask Amy columnist Amy Dickinson spoke of her support for Family and Children Services at the kick-off of FCS Ithaca’s capital campaign.
(Read the original story here)

‘Christmas in Cincinnatus’ Kicks off December 5th (Reported in the Scotsman Pennysaver)
The Weekend of festivities will include food, performances and a visit from St. Nick.
(Read the original story here) 

Students Offer Ideas for New Cortlandville Museum (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
Living History Museum may include Brockway truck simulator and replica of Erie Canal lock.
(Read the original story here. )

-CJC

Man Kills Nephew in Hunting Accident, Recieves Probation (Reported in the Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin)
A Summerhill man pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week in the hunting death of nephew, Ricky Huffman of Cortland.
(Read the original story here. )

Americorps Volunteers to Serve Cortland County (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
Young people from around the the country are being recruited to devote a year to Cortland County nonprofits.
(Read the original story here .)

Habitat for Humanit office Opens on East End (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
New two-county headquarters on Elm Street will serve as a project planning and recruitment center
(Read the original story here .)

Volunteers Serve Thanksgiving for Seventy (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
Over 50 volunteers cooked and served a formidable feast to needy locals at the annual Loaves and Fishes community Thanksgiving dinner at Grace Episcopal Church.
(Read the original story here .)

Cortland Man Charged with Robbery (Reported in the Syracuse Post-Standard)
Sherriff’s deputies arrested a city man yesterday on charges he robbed the resident of a Cortlandville home at gunpoint.
(Read the original story here )

Tuition Increase Hits Home for Cortland Students (Reported in the Cortland Standard)
Some students worried, others indifferent about the impending $620 tuition increase at SUNY colleges.
(Read the original story here )

Dryden Elementary Holds Powwow (Reported in the Ithaca Journal)
Second annual event teaches students about gratitude, respect and Native American culture.
(Read the original story here )

State Increases DWI Checkpoints for Holiday Season (Reported on New 10 Now)
Law enforcement officials kick off statewide drunk driving crackdown.
(Read the original story here )

We have four stories to report today.  As we build our sources, expect the number of stories to increase.  Cortland is full of news, we just have to work to dig it up.

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