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WALTON - We could see some rain today, and showers on Wednesday, Frank says.
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Code violations, bathroom cameras top Sidney trustees’ agenda

SIDNEY - Before their semi-monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 9, trustees held a public hearing on the situation at 21A Division Street, a property that has had three junked trailers sitting outside for …

Blood donors needed: Delaware County donation sites

In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels …

Weather Words with Frank Ward

“Thursday, Sept. 5 was a beautiful day. It started at 46 degrees and we had a high of 76. There was low humidity. It was nice to be outside. Friday, Sept. 6, was another one of those days - 43 …

New Walton Town Clerk appointed

WALTON - After just over 20 years as Walton Town Clerk Ronda Williams announced her intended resignation effective Sept. 28 via a letter to the town council and at a meeting held Monday, Sept. 9. …

DelCo reviews, allocates American Rescue Funds

DELHI - The Delaware County Rescue Funds Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 10 to hear progress on funded projects, review to-date expenditures, and plan for reallocation of any remaining funds. In order …

Sinking funds: Andes Pool needs repair before 2025 season, director says

ANDES - Andes council members heard an end-of-season report from Pool Director Rachel Andrews, which included a list of repairs and upgrades necessary before reopening in 2025, at a meeting held …
Sports

“A Closer Look” is a showcase of photos designed to provide views of nature’s wildlife that escape the naked eye. Photographer Rick Bunting explores aspects of both the design and …

DELHI - In a tightly match at the College Golf Course in Delhi, Delaware Academy’s varsity golf team edged out Bainbridge-Guilford with a final score of 263-273, improving their season record …
Deposit-Hancock field hockey secured a 2-1 victory over Windsor to claim the championship at the Windsor Invitational Tournament Saturday, Sept. 7. Nora Bartholomew and Victoria Green each scored for …
STAMFORD - Unatego/Franklin secured a 3-1 victory over Stamford/Jefferson Saturday, Sept. 7, advancing to the Stamford Mayor’s Cup championship game. Jake Kingsbury led the way for …
Academics

The Delhi Clergy Association continued its annual school supply drive during August. The First Presbyterian Church of Delhi served as the organizing church this year with generous participation from …

Delaware Academy Board of Education welcomed its new student members Brinley Wager and Rocco Schnabel at their August meeting. The two will share the responsibility of representing student interests …
Literacy Volunteers of Otsego and Delaware Counties (LVODC) will host an open house Sunday, Sept. 22, to celebrate 50 years of service to the two counties and beyond. The event, open to the public, …
DELHI - SUNY Delhi proudly announced the grand reopening of Farnsworth Hall after more than two years and over $35 million in renovations. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., Assemblyman Chris Tague, …
Arts & Entertainment

Bushel, 106 Main Street, Delhi, will host a reading by Delaware County writer Jennifer Kabat, followed by her conversation with political organizer L.A. Kauffman, and a performance by sound artist G …

Share the Bounty free community dinner will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, 15 Liberty Street, Sidney. Meal will be hosted by The Masonville …
MARGARETVILLE – The turbulent 1930s will be recalled at the Cauliflower Festival Saturday, Sept. 21 with a display about recurring milk strikes in the History Tent of the Historical Society of …
Meredith Historical Society will sponsor a program titled, “Stories about Meredith Folks and Events from Scrapbooks in Our Collection,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 19, at the former Charlotte Valley …
Obituaries
Terry Lacey
Terry Lynn Lacey, 62, from Walton, passed away Sept. 7, 2024. Terry was born on Nov. 13, 1961, in Walton to Winfield Scott Lacey …
Lynwood Clark
Lieutenant General (USAF) Lynwood (Lyn) Clark, born in Delhi on March 1, 1929, passed away at the age of 95 of natural causes July 22, …
Frances Pall
Frances Ada (Sessa) Pall, “Fran,” age 85, passed away Friday Aug. 16, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at the Delhi …
Real Estate Transactions
September 3-6, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
Learn to use a topographic map, GPS, and compass, and always carry them . Trust your compass. Many people get lost because they don’t believe their compass. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) …
Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is active from now through Labor Day. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks pool owners to check filters for the invasive insect regularly, and …
Summer is in full swing. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to have fun with friends and family around a campfire. Follow these tips to make a safe campfire at your next …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the latest episode of “DEC Does What!” the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts …
Opinion
A recent letter from Franklin urges support for Proposition #1 in the coming election. I must disagree - vehemently. The writer cites the lack of NYS Constitutional support for reproductive rights. I …
In 2016, the Community Foundation of South Central New York conducted a needs assessment and identified Walton as having the highest childhood poverty rate and lack of mental health services. …
Letters to the editor
“When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” My thinking exactly about the Sept. 5 front page Reporter article “Poverty, housing, mental health …
“Prop 1: Parental rights under attack?” Aug. 27, 2024, neglected one of the main intentions of the NY State constitutional amendment (ERA).   While reproductive rights in New York …
Police
TOMPKINS - On Aug. 29, Environmental Police Officers Dustin Osborne and Nathan Doig received a trespassing complaint in the town of Tompkins. The complainant advised there were two people trespassing …
DELHI - Delhi Justice Mat Burkert presided over the felony hearing Wednesday, Sept. 11, listening to witness testimony and reviewing document evidence against Robert K. Trago , age 60, of Hancock, …
WALTON - At the request of Walton Police Chief Tahir Haqq, trustees authorized officer attendance at a two-day training on childhood trauma at a meeting held Monday, Sept. 9. Walton Police Officer …
Sidney Police Department Alycia M. Possemato, 36, Guilford, was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Noel S. Closs, 38, Sidney, …
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, September 12, 2024

Walton

Come support the DVH Volunteers fundraising bake sale Thursday, Sept. 19 in the hallway outside the gift shop inside the hospital. Get there early to grab some delicious homemade baked goods from the …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River Street; 607-563-1200; facebook.com/sidneylibrary Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from …

Middletown

Wow! I don’t know if our early September weather is the precursor to an early winter, but it sure was a swift transition from fans and air conditioners to sweater and fireplace weather. The …

Masonville

Students Brianna West, author. “Happiness is not having the best of everything but the ability to make the best of anything.”     The week of Sunday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, …
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