Kevin Smith

Cortland

Sports Writer at Syracuse.com

Writer and Reporter at Cortland Voice

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Cortland Voice | Hyper-local News for Cortland County, NY

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

A man driving a utility task vehicle (UTV) was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and a handful of infractions. The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that on Tuesday (May 27), an officer conducted a traffic stop on the UTV in the village of McGraw. According to the report, Michael H. Gillette, 39, of Cortlandville, was driving while intoxicated.
County: Cuyler man arrested for stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

A Town of Cuyler man was arrested on Wednesday (May 28) after he stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise, according to a report. The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that officers responded to Walmart in Cortlandville for a larceny complaint. According to the report, Jason W. Scutt Sr., 53, stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Scutt was also found to be in possession of drugs.
Cortland Voice | Hyper-local News for Cortland County, NY

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

Crown City Rising provided updates on sidewalks in the City of Cortland’s downtown area. According to the update, crews are continuing to remove and replace defective sidewalks on both sides of Main Street. As a result of these repairs, foot traffic to various businesses might be rerouted. The update also noted that beginning next week, crews will install decorative pavers in and around the landscaped islands along Main Street.
Cazenovia boys, girls track squads sweep Class B-2 titles

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Kevin Smith

Syracuse, N.Y. — Section III track and field athletes gathered at Sherburne-Earlville High School on Wednesday for the Class B-2 championship meet. Cazenovia swept the team titles, with the girls compiling 172.33 points and the boys racking up 143. “We’re psyched,” Cazenovia boys coach Mark Tugaw said. “We did really well, and did better than expected. Overall, we outperformed.”Lakers girls’ coach Isaiah Brooks said: “They did awesome and really showed out.
Liverpool girls, C-NS boys track grab Class AA championship crowns

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Kevin Smith

Syracuse, N.Y. — Track and field squads convened at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on Wednesday for the Section III Class AA championship meet. The Liverpool girls’ team won the title with 183 points. It’s the team’s first sectional crown since the 2019 season. “It was a huge team effort from everybody today,” Liverpool coach Greg Hamilton said. “It was a shock in a sense that way it came to us.
Cortland County receives over $100K for summer youth employment

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that $56.5 million will be put towards New York State’s summer youth employment program. Cortland County will receive $166,684 of that funding. Funding will be distributed to all 57 counties and New York City to implement a program and “introduce at-risk youth to New York’s workforce, where they will gain professional training and develop useful skills that will help them improve educational performance and explore possible career paths,” according to a release.
Cortland Voice | Hyper-local News for Cortland County, NY

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

A City of Cortland woman was charged with driving while intoxicated, according to a report. The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that Monday (May 26) at 9:18 p.m., officers responded to a complaint at “The Park” in the town of Cortlandville. According to the report, Mary J. Turturro, 64, was driving while intoxicated. Along with her DWI charge, Turturro was also charged with driving while intoxicated with a BAC of .08% or more (misdemeanors).
Cortland Voice | Hyper-local News for Cortland County, NY

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

A Town of Marathon man was recently arrested for criminal contempt. The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that on Friday (May 23), officers dispatched to a residence in the village of Marathon for a harassment complaint. According to the report, Benjamin M. Higgins, 52, violated an order of protection. Higgins was charged with second-degree criminal contempt – a Class-A Misdemeanor. Higgins was processed, arraigned and released. He is due to appear in Marathon town court on June 12.
Two individuals charged following shoplifting incident (County Sheriff)

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

Two individuals were charged after a shoplifting incident in Cortlandville, according to a report. The Cortland County Sheriff’s report stated that on Saturday (May 24), officers responded to Walmart in Cortlandville for a larceny complaint. According to the report, Kendra M. Clark, 36, and David W. Phillips, 46, both of Cortland, stole merchandise from the store while in the presence of two juveniles.
County legislature votes in favor of sales tax distribution - Cortland Voice | Hyper-local News for Cortland County, NY

1 week ago | cortlandvoice.com | Kevin Smith

The Cortland County Legislature approved the first quarter sales tax distribution to municipalities, along with an updated sales tax agreement between the county and City of Cortland at Thursday’s monthly meeting. According to notes from Thursday’s agenda, a report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office showed a total first-quarter sales tax collection of $9,900,920.39. The total amount for distribution is $9,525,920.39, following direct deduction for county purposes.