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DELANCEY - The second stop of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County’s (CCE) 95th annual Delaware County Farm Tour was Brookside Maple & Farm, DeLancey, where the Scobie family …

Correction

In the June 26 edition, in an article titled “Colchester: Preventing pool problems before they happen,” we incorrectly identified the discussed soccer tournament as the James Campbell and …

Anything with Wheels: Downsville hosts parade to kickoff Fireman’s Field Days

DOWNSVILLE - As part of the annual Downsville Fireman’s Field Days event, community members rallied together Friday, July 11 to host an “Anything with Wheels” parade, featuring …

Sidney: Livening the community, lawn control, and “Little Free Library” discussed

SIDNEY - After a public hearing on the resolution seeking the cessation of glyphosate use on state manages roads within the town of Sidney, Sidney council members met for their regular monthly …

Roundup use in Sidney scrutinized

SIDNEY - To many at the town of Sidney public hearing on July 10, it seemed obvious. Spraying the herbicide glyphosate, a main ingredient in Roundup, along roadways is a bad thing to do. Their view …

Delaware Opportunities Family Fun Festival Aug. 7

HAMDEN — Join Delaware Opportunities for its annual Family Fun Festival Thursday, Aug. 7 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Opportunities, 35430 state Route 10, Hamden. The free event is …
Sports

STAMFORD-The Catskill Mountain Little League wrapped up their 54th season on Monday, June 29, with an awards presentation for tee ball, minors and majors divisions followed by an ice cream social …

DELHI — The Delaware County Business Alliance hosted its annual Business Links golf tournament this week at the College Golf Course at Delhi, drawing local business leaders and community …
Grace Walley of Walton launched a personal best 40’ 00.75” shot put to earn 2nd in Class C and 4th overall statewide at the NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championship held June 14.
Junior Michael Morrissey claimed the Class C state title in discus with a personal best 158’9” and took second in shot put at the NYSPHSAA Championships — Sidney’s first track …
Following their appearances in the New England Old Time Base Ball Festival last weekend in Suffield, Conn., the Mountain Athletic Club and Bovina Dairymen welcome spectators on Sunday, June 29 to the …
Academics

MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville Central School has announced that thanks to the efforts of The MTC Birdsall Project, to help their hometown district, the summer session of CROP (Creating Rural …

The Walton Central School Board of Education will have a special meeting Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. in the Walton Central School boardroom in the O’Neill High School for the purposes of: …
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Tina Turner of Margaretville has been named to the University of Hartford’s dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. More than 1,000 …
The Delhi Bridge Run Scholarships are awarded annually to two graduating seniors from Delaware County and a club or charity of their choice. Applicants must submit essays in which they explain why …
ROXBURY - The Roxbury Central School Class of 2025 left behind new signage for athletic fields and a picnic table for underclass peers to enjoy when they said goodbye to the school during the 128th …
Arts & Entertainment

Dust off your dancing shoes - Catskills Old-time are hosting the third annual community square dance Saturday, July 12 at the Andes Fire Department pavilion. The dance will kickoff with a family …

The vibrancy of the Eastern Catskills art scene will be revealed in living color when the AMR Open Studio Tours gets underway for a three-day weekend starting Friday, July 25. Now in its 14th year, …
ROXBURY - All are welcome to the Roxbury Library’s Summer Day in the Park, Wednesday morning, July 16 from 10 a.m. until noon. Admission is free. Included in the fun will be: • …
MARGARETVILLE - The village of Margaretville will mark the 150th anniversary of its incorporation this year. The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) will present an illustrated talk on …
A challah bread baking class will take place Friday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, 347 Wagner Ave., Fleischmanns. This is a free event and is open to all interested. …
Obituaries
Pauline Clair
Pauline Iris Clair, 96, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. …
Edwin C. Wilmarth
Edwin C. Wilmarth, 95 years old, of Deposit, passed away on Friday, June 27. Ed was born in Endicott on Sept. 15, 1929, the third of …
Timothy McLarney
Timothy Patrick McLarney, 62, of Oneonta, died early Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was …
Glenn Stoeckel
Glenn Stoeckel, 75, of Bloomville, passed away on May 9, 2025 at his home. Glenn was a well-known short-order cook and bartender, …
Hugh Sutherland
Hugh Sutherland, 94, of Delhi, passed away on June 24, 2025. Hugh was born on Feb. 12, 1931 to his parents, Edith and Herbert …
Weather Words
“We’ve been dry, and undamaged. Last Wednesday, we had a foggy start. It was a humid 81 degrees. On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued all sorts of warnings, including us. We …
Outdoor Life
A wood turtle crosses a rural road in late June—prime time for nesting season. Females often travel to find ideal sandy or gravelly spots to lay eggs. Motorists should stay alert, especially near …
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply looking to explore the region’s scenic trails, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club invites residents and visitors alike to …
Summer is just around the corner and the potential to encounter a rabid animal is higher as people spend more time outdoors. The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take …
Members of the New York State Snowmobile Association along with other state snowmobile associations participated in a DC fly-in in Washington May 1 to advocate to federal legislators about the …
Opinion
Your editor’s Op-Ed in the July 3 edition expresses frustration with candidates who lose a primary but remain on the ballot under a different party line. I can only assume it refers to Ms. …
Entomologists, microbiologists, and other tick and disease experts recommend prevention of tick bites as the primary defense against tick borne diseases. Go to capecodextension.org and watch …
Letters to the editor
I am writing in response to Editor Lillian Browne’s latest opinion piece. At one time, I wholeheartedly agreed and believed in complete party loyalty. I believed if a candidate was not …
I normally don’t respond to Op Eds in the papers; however, I feel your Op Ed (“The Last Ballot Standing”) has expressed the state of our political process and is right on target. …
Police
The Delhi Police Department Training Division held an active shooter drill on Monday, June 30 at the J. Small Range in Delhi. The event focused on responses to various active shooter scenarios such …
HANCOCK - On July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., New York State Police at Deposit were dispatched by the Delaware County 911 Center to the area of Ridge Runner Road in Hancock for a report of …
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Joseph Amato, 51, Franklin, was arrested June 29 and charged with driving while intoxicated - prior conviction within the past 10 years, and was issued …
WALTON - Walton trustees met July 1 and discussed traffic control measures and authorized training requests for the Walton Police Department, among other business. Walton Police had a busy month in …
Real Estate Transactions
July 1-7, 2025 real estate transaction report. Click here to enlarge image.
June 24-30, 2025 real estate transaction report. Click here to enlarge image.
Our Community Columns

Masonville

Brad Stulberg, best selling author: “A common misconception is that you need to feel good to get going, but often it’s the other way around: You need to get going to give yourself a …

Franklin

The Franklin Community Pool is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5:15 p.m., and 1:30-5:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Adult water aerobics will be …

Delhi

The town of Delhi has subscribed to Nixle for a notification system that communicates with residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant alerts, advisories, and community …

Colchester

Hello friends. What a powerful week we had. Did you enjoy that fireman’s parade, field days, demolition derby and fireworks? Hope you had a chance to get out and support our local fire …

Walton Pathfinders: Dunkers

Looking at a map, I often wonder how particular areas or roads got their names. As my mind wanders around Walton, I see many areas that are named for certain geological features or carry the name of …
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