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Selling the Catskills Smarter: Tourism Push, New Tools, and a Leaner Media Plan Detailed

DELHI - Delaware County’s economic development team unveiled a data-driven tourism strategy Wednesday, Nov. 5, that leans on targeted digital advertising, influencer itineraries, and new …

Route 8 to Close at Route 206 in Masonville for Culvert Work

MASONVILLE - State transportation officials will close a stretch of state Route 8 at its intersection with state Route 206 beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5, for approximately one month to replace a …

O’Connor Foundation announces Youth Impact Grant

The A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, Inc., of Delhi is pleased to announce a grant program for 2026 focused on impacting youth in Delaware County, New York. Proposals should …

Fostering a Future where Nonprofits Receive What They Need

The Community Foundation for South Central New York (CFSCNY) recently awarded unrestricted funding to nonprofits across its five-county service area - Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga …

Calves, in Pairs, Thrive: Nov. 17 Workshop

HOBART - A half-day workshop on Monday, Nov. 17, will spotlight emerging research on raising dairy calves in pairs or small groups—an approach linked to gains in health, growth and …

Honoring the Keepers of Our Past

DELHI - With a potluck spread and more than 40 people in attendance, the Delaware County Historical Association held its annual meeting and history awards Sunday, Nov. 2, recognizing a half-dozen …
Sports

WALTON - Walton turned Senior Night into a ground-game showcase Saturday, Nov. 1, overwhelming Bainbridge-Guilford 60–38 behind a 492-yard rushing outburst and a bit of family history. …

DELHI — Shooting on a bye week in Match 7 of the sporterifle league, Delhi posted a team total of 1,390. Mabel Gutliph led the squad with a 286, followed by Garrett Fitch (280), Sarah …
In Match V of the Rifle and Pistol League held Oct. 31, teams from Stamford/Richmondville, Walton, and Oneonta notched victories in tightly contested meets across the region. In the latest round …
Varsity boys soccer  (6 league games) Gilboa Conesville/ Roxbury        5-0-1        16-0-3 SKCS/Andes             …
The Delaware League announced its varsity soccer all-stars for the 2025–26 fall season, a roll call that underscores both the league’s parity and its player development across co-ops and …
Academics

SUNY Delhi is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amy Brandt as Dean of the College of Health, Liberal Arts, and Sciences. In this role, Dr. Brandt will provide leadership for a diverse range …

Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary Undergraduate and …
MARGARETVILLE - Fifty-six high achieving students at Margaretville Central School were honored Monday, Oct. 27 at the 11th annual Evening of Excellence at the school. The event, which celebrates …
DELHI - SUNY Delhi’s Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning program continues to expand its industry partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities thanks to support from NAVAC Global, a …
The Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) Board of Education reviewed a proposed capital building project plan at their meeting on Wednesday, October …
Arts & Entertainment

Roxbury Arts Group invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with them at its inaugural dance party fundraiser Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Old Mill Restaurant in Roxbury. This …

A family-friendly tabletop game day at the William B. Ogden Free Library will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is also “Spend the Day in Walton” sponsored by …
There are a couple of special programs along with the regular programs coming up in December at the Sidney Memorial Public Library that folks might want to start planning for now. The annual …
Where do brain anatomy, dollmaking, depression and healing overlap? How to Make a Doll is an interdisciplinary performance blending research, memoir and absurdity. Video, tactile object manipulation, …
Friends of Music of Stamford, NY will presents Nina Bernat and Anthony Ratinov Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. The two internationally acclaimed American chamber musicians will play works by Beethoven, …
Obituaries
Natasha Jeanniton-Reed
Natasha Marie Jeanniton-Reed, 36, lost her life to a tragic automobile accident on the afternoon of Oct. 28, 2025. Natasha, or as we …
James Gardepe
James “Jim” Gardepe, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2025, at the age …
Eleanor L. McKee
Eleanor L. McKee, 97, of Delhi, formerly of Andes, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, …
George A. Sayler
George A. Sayler, 93, of Trout Creek, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. He was born in Bad …
Jean Prince Alvarez Sheldon
Jean Prince Alvarez Sheldon, 91, of Waldwick, formerly of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Born in Walton, she lived in …
Weather Words
“Last Wednesday, Oct. 29, it wasn’t warm. It was 48 degrees, and overnight, it started to rain. When I measured on Thursday morning, Oct. 30, 17/100ths of an inch had fallen, but they …
Outdoor Life
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that 21 counties moved from “drought warning” to “drought watch” due to several weeks of …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) has announced the theme for the annual water …
HANCOCK - Two hikers from Brooklyn were safely escorted out of the woods near Jensen’s Ledges Saturday, Oct. 26, after losing the trail, officials said. Ray Brook dispatchers received a …
Daylight hours are limited in November, so be sure to plan your outing to finish well before sunset—especially if you’re on a long trail or in unfamiliar terrain. Always pack a headlamp …
Opinion
As the federal shutdown jeopardizes access to food by people receiving the SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Program) benefits, it’s admirable for hunters to be donating venison to food …
I’m writing to thank you for all of the great reporting on the events regarding the county board’s refusal to let their constituents speak at board meetings. The numerous letters to the …
Letters to the editor
On Tuesday evening, I attended the Delaware County Democratic Committee’s interview of the two candidates running for County Treasurer. These candidates had run against each other in the …
I am writing in support of the proposal made by Kathleen Hayek on Oct. 1st to the county’s Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors that they extend the privilege of the floor to the …
Police
DELHI - Delaware County’s emergency radios are six years into a 20-year system, and the newest priority isn’t a flashy upgrade - it’s getting broken units back in service fast. …
Walton Police Department Paul Petrosky, 56, Walton was arrested Oct. 20 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt. Petrosky was released on recognizance to answer the charge in Walton …
DELHI - The county-run ambulance logged fewer runs in October even as overall call volume across departments remained steady, Emergency Services Director Steve Hood told the Public Safety Committee …
DELHI - A Delhi man, David W. Gensler , 51, was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on Oct. 30 and charged with four felonies: first-degree rape, fourth-degree stalking, first-degree unlawful …
Real Estate Transactions
October 21-27, 2025 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
October 14-20, 2025 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged version click here .
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, November 6, 2025

Delhi

The Delhi Children’s Christmas Fund, a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist families in the Delhi School District with their gift giving during the holiday season, is looking for …

Walton

All Walton Veteran’s are invited for a small program to honor them on Nov. 10 in the Townsend School auditorium. There will be songs from the children, some questions from them (guests choose …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Salvation Army hands out snacks and sandwiches for those in need every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Iron Pond Antiques, 35 Cartwright Avenue.  Sidney Memorial Public Library, …

Masonville

Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day. There is a lovely story about a couple that volunteered at a soup kitchen in their area. As the woman handed the man his meal the woman noticed his hat …
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