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Helios Care has received a $195,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support its Choices program, an initiative that provides in-home palliative care to older adults in Delaware, …
DELHI - To boost local tourism and recreation in Delhi, building on the kayak rentals funded by the village, Delhi Supervisor Maya Boukai presented a bike rental program that would offer another …
MIDDLETOWN - Middletown council members scheduled a public hearing for March 5 regarding the renewal of a franchise agreement with Margaretville Telephone Company (MTC), following a presentation from …
MIDDLETOWN - As municipalities struggle to find trained, qualified code enforcement officers to meet the ever-growing needs of their community, Middletown council members and Code Enforcement Officer …
MIDDLETOWN - Thanks to alarms installed in both the Halcottsville and Arkville water systems, a major water leak in the Halcottsville system was detected before the system was drained and it impacted …
Cupid's Courier
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Herb and Mary Hait of East Meredith share a love story that’s as enduring as it is inspiring. On January 20, 2025, they celebrated their 73rd wedding …
Nothing says love like getting lost in a great book. This Valentine’s Day, we’re turning the page on romance by celebrating local residents and the books they love. This …
We asked older adult to define what love is. Here is what they had to say:
We asked Ms. Beth Core’s first grade students at Walton Central School to define what love is. Here is what they had to say:
Sports

DELHI – Delaware Academy secured its place in the Midstate Athletic Conference (MAC) championship game with a dominant 74-49 victory over Sidney in the semifinals Feb. 15. The Bulldogs …

SIDNEY – Top-seeded Sidney punched its ticket to the Midstate Athletic Conference girls’ basketball championship game with a 46-34 victory over fourth-seeded Unatego on Feb. 14. …
GREENE – The second-seeded Greene Trojans secured a spot in the Midstate Athletic Conference girls’ basketball championship with a 40-29 victory over third-seeded Delaware Academy on Feb. …
WALTON – Seventh-seeded Oxford pulled off a 54-40 victory over sixth-seeded Walton/Downsville in the Midstate Athletic Conference girls’ basketball playoffs Feb. 14. Abby Denz led …
BINGHAMTON – Walton/Downsville struggled to keep pace with Chenango Valley on Feb. 13, falling 75-38 in a non-league boys’ basketball matchup. Tyler Reed led Walton/Downsville with …
Academics

Administration at Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi have released the second quarter honor rolls for the 2024-2025 school year. Grade 12 Principal’s Honor Roll : …

Superintendent’s Honor Roll Grade 9: Lily Green, Gavin Thomas, Emily Trotti, Andrea Bush Grade 10: Brooke Coman,   Anastasia Niforatos,   Benjamin Johnston, David …
Students from Alan D. Pole Campus and 40 students from Robert W. Harrold Campus traveled to SUNY Morrisville Friday to participate in the annual SkillsUSA Area II Regional Conference and Competition. …
Clark University announced students named to the fall 2024 dean’s list. Marco G. Shaw of Bovina Center was named to second honors; Sophia L. Needham of Roxbury was named to second honors. …
Walton Central School’s O’Neill High School has announced its first semester students of the month. Awards are given every month to students at each grade level who have demonstrated …
Arts & Entertainment

The Honest Brook Music Festival resumes its annual festival of chamber music this summer with a lineup of musicians beginning Saturday, July 12, concluding Sunday, Aug. 10. The festival will …

February has been a cold and snowy month and cabin fever is no doubt being experienced by many, but there is plenty of action at the Sidney Memorial Public Library.   There will be a special …
Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville, has announced its upcoming members’ late winter group show Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, March 16. The opening reception is Saturday, …
Friends of the Libraries will be showing the movie “Here” Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Smart Community Room at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River Street, Sidney. The movie …
The second in a revolving three-part series of genealogical workshops conducted by the Delaware County Historical Association. DCHA will present “Scanning Your Family Treasures” Saturday, …
Obituaries
Anne “Nancy” D. Tubridy
Anne “Nancy” D. Tubridy, 88, of Walton passed away on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe. Anne was born on Oct. …
Barbara May Doubleday
Barbara May Doubleday, 86, of Bloomville, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, at her home. Born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Nashua, New …
John Lamport
John “Johnny” Samuel Lamport, 52, of Hobart, died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, following a long illness. …
Weather Words
“The sun’s at an angle now that during the daytime, around 11 o’clock, if we getting the sun out there, it starts to melt things. You say, ‘Oh, good. Spring is coming;’ …
Outdoor Life
Mark your calendars for this year’s six free fishing days. • Feb. 15-16 (Presidents’ Day Weekend) • June 28-29 • Sept. 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) …
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will take a birding field trip Saturday, March 15 - rain date of March 22. DOAS Board Director Chris DeCesare will lead interested road-trippers to …
Avian Influenza is a highly contagious poultry virus with the potential to cause large financial losses. There have been nine confirmed cases in New York in the last month. Here are a few …
“Climate change is the single greatest threat to North American birds. Solutions are plentiful, but to protect more than 300 species at risk, we must act now.” —National Audubon …
Opinion
I want to take a moment to recognize and express heartfelt gratitude to The First Congregational Church of Walton and April Epps in particular for their incredible kindness and generosity in running …
In an online article published on 1/22/25 you question the Walton Town Board interest in the property, known as Sheffield Estates, as it is within the village of Walton. The answer is simple. The …
Letters to the editor
I’m writing in support of Matthew Krzyston’s excellent letter regarding our county board.   We’ve attended a number of their meetings and are astounded at how these people fail …
This Congress will propose a lot of new legislation quickly. It is vital to slow down the process. Voters deserve a chance to learn what’s behind it and get an opportunity to share and weigh-in …
Police
Walton Police Department Courtney Condon, 36, Walton, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with second-degree criminal trespass and criminal possession of a narcotic with intent to sell. Condon was …
DELHI - Brian M. Canfield , 41, of Greene, was held without bail following an appearance on a violation of probation allegation in Delaware County Court, Tuesday, Feb. 4. Canfield was sentenced …
DELHI — William G. Evans , 62, of the Bronx, appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday, Feb. 4, where he pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, as part of a …
DELHI - A Brooklyn man accused of a series of serious offenses stemming from a March 2023 vehicle crash in Colchester was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation in Delaware …
Real Estate Transactions
February 4-10, 2025 real estate transaction report.
Money Matters
Navigating Your Finances During a Presidential Transition
(StatePoint) It’s common to wonder how a new presidential administration will impact your wallet. As policies and regulations …
Tips to save when inflation is high
Consumers likely need no reminder that inflation has taken a notable toll on their finances in recent years. The cost of products and …
How long to hang on to your tax returns
As individuals attempt to more effectively organize their homes, they may come across a familiar pile of documents that they might …
Our Community Columns

Middletown

Those among us who love major snowstorms got skunked twice last week when forecasters promised major dumps of the white stuff. One storm did bring enough snow to close schools, but it was less the …

Pastor's Pen: The Upper Room And The Lower Room

Acts 1:12-13 says: “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where …

Franklin

The Small Town, Big Prizes Raffle is going on now to benefit the Franklin Fire Department. Antoinette King, the proprietor of King’s, has a front row seat for the action that takes place …

Delhi

Happy Valentine’s Day, Delhi. Last week’s trivia question: What year was the new Delaware County Courthouse dedicated Jan. 30? The year was 1871. This week’s trivia …

Masonville

Jennifer L. Taitz, psychologist and author: “Peace of mind isn’t like feeling easy - it’s knowing you can cope regardless of what shows up in your life.”     …
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