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Sidney Delays Vote on Expanded Tax Break for Low-Income Seniors

SIDNEY - Sidney council members postponed a scheduled vote Thursday, Oct. 8, on a proposed expansion of property tax relief for low-income senior citizens, with Deputy Supervisor Frank Selleck saying …

Franklin Residents Clash Over Constitution Pipeline During Public Comment

FRANKLIN - The proposed Constitution Pipeline drew competing views from Franklin residents during the public comment portion of the Franklin Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, with one resident …

Walton Highway Department to Rebid Roadside Mower After Bids Miss Specifications

WALTON - Walton Highway Superintendent Jeff Offnick told the Walton Town Council Monday, Oct. 5, that crews are continuing ditch and shoulder work and have completed the department’s supply of road …

Walton Approves Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs

WALTON - Walton trustees approved three expenditures totaling up to $24,420 for equipment replacement and maintenance at the village’s wastewater treatment plant during their Oct. 6 meeting. …

Hancock Supervisor Addresses East Branch Fill, Taxpayer Costs

HANCOCK - Hancock Supervisor Jerry Vernold addressed questions about material used in East Branch and the financial impact of an ongoing dispute involving Johnston & Rhodes during a Tuesday, Oct. …

Heating Assistance Available

Eligible Delaware County residents can access funding through the Home Energy  Assistance Program (HEAP). Eligibility is determined by: • Income; • Household Size; • …
Sports
DA Boys Soccer Tops Sidney, 4-2

SIDNEY — Benny Schnabel scored three goals to lead Delaware Academy to a 4-2 victory over Sidney in a Midstate Athletic Conference boys varsity soccer game Friday, Oct. 9. Schnabel recorded …

GILBOA - Dominic Grieco recorded a hat trick and added an assist to lead Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury to an 8-1 victory over Hunter-Tannersville in a key Delaware League boys varsity soccer matchup …
SIDNEY - Sidney’s varsity field hockey team scored five goals in the second quarter and added two more in the second half to earn a commanding victory over Moravia, Saturday, Oct. 10. Ayla …
MORRIS - Sophie Robinson and Elle Nichols scored two goals apiece to lead Edmeston/Morris to a 7-1 victory over Walton/Downsville in a nonleague girls varsity soccer game Saturday, Oct. 10. …
NEW BERLIN — Kai Storrer scored three goals to lead Walton/Downsville to a 7-0 victory over Unadilla Valley/GMU in Midstate Athletic Conference boys varsity soccer action Friday, Oct. 9. …
Academics
Delaware Academy to Host Community Blood Drive Oct. 15

DELHI — The Delaware Academy Student Senate will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school’s small gym. “The …

This summer, SUNY Oneonta’s campus quad was filled with the buzz of 116 accepted students arriving early to learn what to expect as new first-year students. But this was no tour - the students …
Members of Walton Central School’s Class of 1996 gathered at Brooks’ House of BBQ in Oneonta on Oct. 2 to celebrate their 30th class reunion and reconnect three decades after graduation.
Rockland Central School District School Board on Oct. 1 approved the appointment of Jennifer Gorr as superintendent, effective Nov. 1 Gorr, a resident of Livingston Manor, holds a bachelor’s …
Alexander Smith of Sidney completed University at Buffalo WNY Sophomore Externship Experience at ACV Auctions, an online car auction. The WNY Sophomore Externship Experience is a program that matches …
Arts & Entertainment
Roxbury Arts Group launches monthly meetup for makers

The Roxbury Arts Group will launch the Headwaters Maker’s Circle on Saturday, Oct. 17, inviting artists and crafters to work on projects, share ideas and create alongside others. The first …

SIDNEY - The Friends of the Libraries will sponsor a screening of “Song Sung Blue” at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Smart Community Room at the Sdney Memorial Library, 8 River Street, Sidney. The …
SIDNEY - Sidney Library hosted an opening reception for Andes artist Roshan Houshmand Saturday, Oct. 3. Her exhibition, “Making Merit,” is a visual treat of colors and textures that express …
Congregation B’nai Israel in Fleischmanns recently celebrated Sukkot, the weeklong Jewish festival honoring the harvest and commemorating the Israelites’ 40 years of wandering in the desert after …
FLEISCHMANNS — The Arts Inn Collective will present a reading from Finding Mother by Heidi Stonier accompanied by dance by Glenna Yu, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Arts Inn, 923 Main Street. …
Obituaries
Audrey Joan Wood
With deepest regrets we are saddened for the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Audrey Joan Wood, 80, …
Margaret MacNeill
On Sept. 27, 2026, Margaret “Peg” Ann MacNeill, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at age 75 while in the …
John Schwille
John “Jack” Robert Schwille, age 85, of East Lansing, Michigan, was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Delhi to Arnold and Jennie Schwille. He …
Daniel Ladlee
Daniel Wilson Ladlee of Meredith passed away at his home Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Dan was a hard worker from an early age, and …
Bruce Archibald
Bruce James Archibald, 80, of Oneonta, passed away Sept. 15, 2026. Born Dec. 30, 1945 in Delhi, the son of Robert J. and Freda …
Weather Words
“As I’m writing this and it’s 3:30 in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 7, it is 28 degrees outside and it’s still dropping. This is our first real killing frost. We’ve had some scattered …
Outdoor Life
DELHI - New York’s 2026 deer and bear hunting seasons are underway, with several regulation changes aimed at increasing the harvest of antlerless deer. In the Northern Zone, which includes …
On a recent DEC survey effort, surface temperatures quickly rose as the afternoon sun shined down on the rock faces of the mountainside, inviting this beautiful, dark-morph timber rattlesnake out …
The Catskill Mountain Club is offering a series of member-led hikes across the Catskills in October and early November, with routes ranging from established trails to a bushwhack in the West Kill …
With chillier days on the horizon and fall activities in full swing, October is the perfect month to celebrate National Firewood Month. Before you build a bonfire under the stars with friends and …
Opinion
As stated in last week’s edition of The Reporter , questions were raised at the recent meeting of the Village of Sidney concerning the boil water notice issued by the Village in conjunction with …
Residents of Hamden should be more informed regarding the harmful “fire and chemical hazard” of the proposed 125-magawat battery energy storage facility planned on Cobbe Cross Road, Hamden, New …
Letters to the editor
The pain has arrived: Across New York state, hundreds of thousands of us – including many in Delaware County – have lost our health insurance because of federal cuts to the Affordable Care Act …
House Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly (416 to 3) passed the “Rate Payer Protection Act” that would shield customers from soaring electricity costs from AI data centers. House Speaker …
Police
HANCOCK — The Hancock Police Department responded to 61 calls for service or investigations in September, according to the department’s monthly activity report. Officers made three arrests …
WALTON - The Walton Police Department responded to 194 calls for service in September, including property checks, welfare checks, motor vehicle incidents and other complaints, according to the …
Colchester Police Department Christopher M. Delbeau, 32, Downsville, was arrested Sept. 29 and charged with first-degree criminal contempt and first-degree harassment. Delbeau was also arrested …
DELHI - Delaware County Stop DWI Coordinator Scott Glueckert received the go-ahead from the county’s Public Safety Committee Monday, Oct. 3 to pursue a budget amendment to fund a critical …
Real Estate Transactions
September 22-28, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
September 15-21, 2026 real estate transactions. To view enlarged image, click here .
Our Community Columns

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Hill and Valley Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Sidney Library beginning at 6 p.m. in the Smart Community Room. The program will be all about bluebirds and more. Come …

Masonville

Arthur C. Brooks, best selling author and expert on the science of happiness. “Many people think they need to feel something before they can practice it. But with faith, as with anything that …

Delhi

The Town and Village of Delhi are preparing a Joint Comprehensive Plan to help guide the community’s future growth, development, and priorities. Draft vision statement: In Delhi, the rhythms of …

Franklin

The Franklin Harvest and Heritage Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., bringing together longtime residents, newcomers, farmers, and makers to strengthen community connections and …

Colchester

Hello, friends. As I sit at my desk pondering last week and looking forward to next week, I see a glorious autumn day outside my window. Considering the weather-related problems happening throughout …
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