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Downsville’s Midsummer Mayhem: A smashing success

DOWNSVILLE - The coveted event of Downsville’s Firemen’s Field Days - Midsummer Mayhem - was held Saturday, July 13 featuring drivers from around the state.   2024 Midsummer …

DelCo Sales tax revenue down from 2023

DELHI - Sales tax revenue is down in Delaware County, Budget Director Art Merrill announced at a county Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday, July 10. Delaware County received three sales …

DelCo EMS calls: canceled, called-off, volume

DELHI - Delaware County EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Advisory Board members met without quorum and discussed “call-offs,” increased call volume and fatalities in recent weeks, among …

Feeding the hungry

DELHI - The United Ministry Food Pantry celebrated more than 40 volunteers who make it possible to support the many food missions that help those in the community of Delhi with food insecurities …

20th Annual 4-H Duck Race July 20

Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County announces its annual 4-H Duck Race will take place on Saturday, July 20, beginning at noon. Watch 3,000 bright colored ducks race down West Brook in …

Andes waives zoning requirements for cell tower project

ANDES - Andes council members granted Blue Wing, Inc. governmental immunity from compliance with the town’s zoning law to erect a cell tower off Cemetery Road on High Street, during a meeting …
Sports

STAMFORD - Catskill Mountain Little League wrapped up their inaugural season at the new fields in Stamford with a day of baseball Saturday, June 22. Over 160 children enrolled in the league this …

The 52nd anniversary of Title IX prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education - a group of female ballplayers ranging in age from 16 to 47 years old and within a three-hour radius traveled to …
BELLPORT - Deposit-Hancock Eagles varsity softball defeated Friendship/Scio 8-2, Friday, June 7, and advanced to the Class-D state championship. The Eagles’ Addison Makowski struck out 13 …
MARGARETVILLE - More than 300 members of the Margaretville Central School athletic community turned out June 7, to celebrate and recognize 63-plus athletes who played on 10 different varsity or …
Academics

Franklin Central School driver’s education students participated in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County (ADAC)’s impaired driving course which simulates impaired driving …

SUNY New Paltz announces its dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a …
WALTON - Walton Central School graduated the Class of 2024 - 56 students - at a ceremony Saturday, June 29. The ceremony opened with the processional “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by …
FRANKLIN - Seventeen seniors graduated from Franklin Central School Friday, June 28. The graduation ceremony began with a processional performed by the Franklin Senior Band and introductory remarks …
Arts & Entertainment

Franklin Stage Company presents a dance concert featuring New York-based dance company Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, July 26–28 at Chapel Hall in Franklin. Calpulli’s repertoire is a …

The Rotary Club of Unadilla is presenting a village garden tour Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a community event that will show off the gardening talent in the village of Unadilla. …
DELHI - Delhi’s Fair on the Square is in its 51st year, celebrating family-friendly community events Fridays in July at Delhi’s Courthouse Square. Live music, games, events, and a …
DOWNSVILLE - The Downsville Fire Department held its 2024 Firemen’s Parade, Friday July 12, in conjunction with its annual Firemen’s Field Days held Saturday, July 13.
Obituaries
Katharine S. Crane
Katharine S. Crane, 90, passed away on July 8, 2024, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. Katharine was born on June 5, 1934, …
Franklin R. Ehlermann
Franklin R. Ehlermann, 74, was born July 7, 1949 and passed away Dec. 7, 2023.     Graveside services will be held at the East …
Tracy Neil Matthews III
Tracy Neil Matthews III of Treadwell died peacefully at his home June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tracy is the son of …
Real Estate Transactions
June 25-27, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
For rustic camping in the wilderness, Bear Spring Mountain is an ideal campground (Note: this is NOT Bear Mountain State Park near the Palisades). This campground is set in a quiet, scenic, natural …
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) operates 51 campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. DEC campgrounds provide a variety of experiences, including island camping, tent and …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) the release of proposed regulations to protect freshwater wetlands across New York state. The draft regulations are available for public …
Calling all butterfly fans: on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society board member Chris DeCesare will lead a field trip to view butterflies in the fields and …
Opinion
I was at the Franklin Planning Board meeting and there were some things that I found very disturbing.  Mr. Shaw somehow got a property assessed at over 1 million dollars for $380. We will …
This letter is in response to a recent letter to clarify unfortunate comments, using untrue assumptions that were made about our Delaware County Sheriff without knowing his excellent character and …
Letters to the editor
Democrats! Remember to vote in the primary election on June 25 (early voting June 15 to 23) between Janet Tweed of Delhi, and me, Mary Finneran of Cairo. We both seek Chris Tague’s seat in …
I’ve been reading with interest the controversy about “pot shops” in Walton. As this industry evolves, there is a lot of misinformation out there. One thing that should be known is …
Police
DELHI - Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Special Deputy Brian Perazone graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) firearms instructor course on April 26, and was awarded …
DELHI - Paul M. Fontana Jr. , 37, Delhi, pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon as part of a negotiated plea and sentence agreement in Delaware County Court, Monday, …
HARPERSFIELD – Thirteen months after initiating a not-for-profit ambulance service in Harpersfield, Kortright and Stamford, Headwaters Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has reached a key …
HOBART - Eight fire departments battled the heat and the flames at a house fire at 394 Main Street, Hobart, July 9. The sole resident was not home at the time, and no injuries were reported, Hobart …
Our Community Columns

Walton

It’s time to shine at the Delaware County Fair Miss Delaware County Fair pageant. This is not just a pageant; it’s a chance to grow, inspire, and make a difference in our community. …

Sidney-Unadilla

Sidney The Free Agriculture Day Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keith Clark Park, 70 River Street. This year the Cullman Child Development Center Free Summer Series is excited to …

Masonville

Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States: “The only things that we can truly give to each other are the only things that we truly need - an ear to listen, a heart to care, a word of …

Franklin

Franklin Community Swimming Pool hours: Mondays (adult swim 7-8 p.m.), Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, noon to 7 p.m., Wednesdays 11-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 2-7 p.m. Franklin Central School …

Delhi

Last week’s trivia question: What was the town of Hamden originally founded as in 1825? Hampden was formed from Delhi and Walton. In 1826, the name was changed to Hamden. Hamden is gearing up …
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