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DelCo ambulance service: analysis of service, cost

DELHI – During an American Rescue funds committee meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 19, Delaware County Emergency Services Director Steve Hood gave a presentation and year-to-date summary of the …

Toilet paper thieves plague Keith Clark Park

SIDNEY – Vandals are repeatedly damaging the public bathrooms at Keith Clark Park, sometimes in broad daylight, and they’re making off with the rolls of toilet paper. “It’s …

For the love of dogs: Delhi Girl Scout earns Gold Award

DELHI - During the 21st annual Heart of the Catskills Humane Society (HCHS) Woof and Wags dog walk Saturday, Sept. 16, Girl Scout Kara Fitch unveiled the agility course she built and donated as part …

Treadwell water district receives $80K Rescue fund allocation

TREADWELL – Franklin Councilmembers, along with members of the Treadwell Water District, met for a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19 where councilmembers allocated $80,000 of the town’s …

Solid Waste Management: bioreactor to be evaluated, diaper proposal denied

DELHI – Delaware County Department of Public Works committee members met Wednesday, Sept. 27 to hear updates on developments at the Solid Waste Management Facility, Walton, and approved an …

CWT talks state wetland regs, distrust among stakeholders

ARKVILLE - Coalition of Watershed Towns (CWT) executive board members met Monday, Sept. 25 to discuss ongoing negotiations with New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the Land …
Sports

DELHI – Delaware Academy girls varsity soccer tied Bainbridge 1-1 in the Midstate Athletic Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Bulldogs were first to score when Shannon Monahan knocked it …

SIDNEY -Sidney varsity girls soccer defeated Unatego, 4-2, at home, Thursday, Sept. 14. Sidney’s Abdieliz LaBoy Diaz and Chloie Taylor scored two goal each, with Laboy Diaz tallying an …
WALTON - Walton girls varsity volleyball defeated Oxford 3-1, with set scores of 27-25, 25-16, 16-25 and 25-15, at home, Wednesday, Sept. 13. Walton’s Katelyn Gregory tallied eight aces, …
DELHI - Regular play in the Thursday, Sept. 14 girls varsity soccer game between Delhi and McGraw at the Delhi American Legion field was scoreless; but at 1:05 in overtime, the Bulldogs' Eliza Cook …
Academics

MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville Central School (MCS) faculty, administration and support staff rolled out the red carpet for parents, students and other community members Friday, Sept. 15 with a …

SUNY Delhi appoints Davis dean of the School of Applied Technologies and Architecture DELHI - SUNY Delhi has appointed Daniel Davis as Dean of the School of Applied Technologies and …
The guidance office at Stamford Central School has announced the fourth quarter honor roll.   Cum Laude is an average of 94.5% or higher; high honor is an average of 89.5%-94.4%; honor is …
Walton Central School has released the George Mack Middle School honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2022 - 2023 school year. Superintendent’s list (95-100% averages) …
Arts & Entertainment

Come and “dance the night away” or sit, relax and enjoy music Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, 15 N. Main Street. Small Town Big Band, based in …

Beta Sigma Phi Women’s Sorority, Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter of Sidney will host a Brook’s House of BBQ fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 7, on Main Street, Unadilla, across from the Red Apple. …
The Sidney Center Improvement Group invites all to the first Down Home Fall Fest at Baker Street Park, Sunday, Oct. 1st, from 2-6 p.m. The event will be a celebration of the completion of several …
The Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA) will accept nominations for its annual awards of merit. Individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the preservation and …
Obituaries
Card of Thanks
The family of Kelly Cable Finn would like to extend their appreciation to the community for the beautiful show of Love and support. …
Carol-Ann J. Bloise
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol-Ann J. Bloise, age 78, on Sept. 22, 2023. She was born Jan. 5, 1945, in …
James Backus Sr.
James Arthur Backus Sr., 76, of Trout Creek, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. James …
Real Estate Transactions
September 12-18, 2023 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
September is the month many hunters, especially bowhunters, start heading back to the woods to put up stands and get ready for upcoming hunting seasons. Every year, hunters are seriously …
If you ever find yourself traveling over the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge with some time to spare, you might consider a stroll along the Poets’ Walk. Once over the bridge heading east, the park …
Composting education has traditionally revolved around the backyard compost pile, however, backyard composting isn’t accessible to everyone. Whether you have your own private backyard, live in …
Across New York state whitetail bucks have begun shedding the velvet that has covered their growing antlers, revealing the hardened antlers that they will use for sparring, sign marking, and …
Opinion
Gary Gilmore was executed in Utah by firing squad in January, 1977 - the first execution in the U.S. after a nationwide 10-year moratorium imposed by the Supreme Court. Gilmore himself chose the …
Kudos to the Delaware County Department of Public Works for a GREAT job paving County Rt 21 between Walton and NYS Rte. 357. Too often we forget to say thanks for the hard work our County …
Letters to the editor
This letter is in response to the July 13, 2023 press release issue by the Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond. On July 6, 2023, I was arrested by sheriff’s deputies for the charge of …
I can understand how people in the same room can “hear” conversations differently. How many have been at family gatherings (especially over the holidays) when someone swore that Aunt …
Police
HAMDEN - A Sept. 28 fire destroyed a home on Scobie Road and displaced a family. The single-story structure fire was called in at approximately 6 p.m. by a neighboring property owner, Delaware County …
DELHI - Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced that Courtni N. Baker, 32, of Sidney appeared before Delaware County Court Judge John L. Hubbard Monday, Sept, 25, and was …
Walton Police Department Alisha S. Dean, 35, of Walton, was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with two misdemeanors under the Ag & Markets Law - failing to provide sustenance for domestic …
Delhi Police Department Courtney O’Neill, 46, Delhi, was arrested Aug. 7 and charged with fourth-degree welfare fraud. O’Neill was arrested on a Delhi Town Court warrant Aug. 28 for …
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, September 28, 2023

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Sidney Historical Association will host a free program of the history and current state of preservation of covered bridges in New York state. The program will be presented by …

Walton

Looked like a great Homecoming Parade, with all of Walton (and Downsville) athletes out to share in the fun. Congratulations to Caroline Gorance, Aireonna Beardslee, Eve Foster, Daisy Haven, Ella …

Seasonal blessings

Fall began last week. What a wonderful time of year. Kids are back to school, cool crisp air, football and soccer games, the leaves are beginning to change.   What a wonderful time of the year. …

Masonville

Julius Erving “I always thought one of two things could happen when you take a shot - you make it or you miss it. If you can give yourself the freedom to fail, it builds your confidence and you …