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Colchester Opposes Proposed State Landfill Regulations Over Fears of Rising Costs

COLCHESTER - Though the public comments period has expired, Colchester council members opposed proposed New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations that county officials …

Deck the Blades: Colchester Eyes Student Snowplow Designs

COLCHESTER - Downsville students may have an opportunity to turn highway snowplows into works of art as part of this year’s Christmas parade festivities. Downsville resident Stacey Mattson …

Rotary Club of Bainbridge Continues Tradition of Election Day Pancakes

For over half a century, Pancake Day has been a cherished non-partisan tradition in Bainbridge, held Election Day and organized by the Rotary Club of Bainbridge. This year marks the 59th anniversary …

Colchester Names New Code Enforcement Officer

DOWNSVILLE - Colchester has appointed Frederick Becker as its new code enforcement officer and floodplain manager, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and property management to …

Middletown Inches Toward Short-Term Rental Law; Increases Building Permit Fees

MARGARETVILLE - Moving one step closer to finalizing local oversight for the town’s booming vacation rental market, Middletown council members approved a resolution to officially advance short-term …

Margaretville Cool to Acquiring EV Chargers as Transition Catskills to Discontinue Operation

MARGARETVILLE - The future of the public electric vehicle charging station in the village parking lot hangs in the balance following a discussion at an Oct. 20 Margaretville trustees meeting, where …
Sports
W/D Boys Soccer Falls to Trumansburg in Class C Soccer Quarterfinal

TRUMANSBURG — Walton/Downsville boys varsity soccer saw its postseason run come to an end with a 1-0 loss to Trumansburg on Friday, Oct. 24, in the second round of the Section IV Class C …

WALTON - Walton girls varsity volleyball battled through five sets Friday, Oct. 23, to earn a 3-2 victory over Harpursville/Afton, winning 26-24, 25-22, 24-26, 17-25, 15-13. Julianna Roy led …
ELMIRA - Unatego-Franklin girls soccer delivered its signature win of the season Friday, Oct. 23, defeating Elmira Notre Dame 5-3 on the road in a Section IV Class C quarterfinal. Shannon …
SIDNEY - Sidney defeated Walton 2-1 in varsity field hockey Friday, Oct. 23, using a two-goal effort to hold off a late Walton score. Jaclynn Debiew scored for Sidney off an assist from Dylan …
SIDNEY - The fifth-seeded Sidney girls varsity volleyball team swept No. 7 Oxford in straight sets, 25-17, 25-10, 25-20, in MAC League tournament action Thursday, Oct. 23. Sidney controlled the …
Academics
Walton CSD Welcomes 17 New National Honor Society Members

WALTON — Seventeen students were inducted into the Walton Central School District chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony Thursday evening, joining four current members in the …

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi first grade students in Cindy Mostert’s class visited the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 21 to learn what school was like generations …
DELHI - SUNY Delhi has been awarded an $8,000 grant through the State University of New York’s (SUNY) Outdoors for All initiative to expand access to outdoor recreation, enhance campus green …
The WCS Class of ’86 came together the weekend of Oct 3, 2026, at the Walton Vets Club to celebrate a very special milestone — their 40th class reunion. Classmates traveled from near and far to …
Walton Central School District Building Maintenance Mechanic Millard Gladstone recently received the inaugural James L. Day Memorial Scholarship from the New York State School Facilities Association. …
Arts & Entertainment
Roxbury Arts Group Receives $30K Grant To Establish Reserve Fund

Roxbury Arts Group has received a $30,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts to establish a financial reserve fund. The organization is …

STAMFORD — Photographers of all ages and experience levels will showcase their work at the Roxbury Arts Group’s annual Community Photo Show, opening with a free reception Saturday, Nov. 14, from …
The Tri-County Stamp Club, a regional American Philatelic Society (APS) club active since 1950, will hold its next monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 5506 State Route …
DELHI — A teenage prisoner’s experiences during the American Revolution and his later life in Delaware County are the focus of a book presentation and signing Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Cannon …
MARGARETVILLE - The Fairview Public Library’s annual basket raffle drawing will be held Nov. 20, with proceeds supporting an early literacy initiative for children and families. Twenty-one …
Obituaries
Evelyn F. Search
Evelyn F. Search of Stamford passed away Oct. 20, 2026. Evelyn was born on Aug. 21, 1933 in Stockholm, New Jersey, the daughter …
David Mooney
David Warren “Dave” Mooney, 73, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Born in Englewood, New Jersey Sept. 25, 1953 …
Roger Dowie Brown
Roger Dowie Brown, 81, of Delhi, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 18, 2026 at his home. Born on Nov. 29, 1944, Roger was …
Anne D. Valentine
Anne D. Valentine, 94, of Delhi passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Anne was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Delhi, the daughter of Wilbur …
Betty Ann Clark
Betty Ann Clark, 95, passed away peacefully on the 15th of October 2026, at O’Connor Hospital. She was only briefly ill, within six …
Weather Words
“Last Wednesday, Oct. 14 was our warmest. We got to 68 degrees. But Thursday, Oct. 15, was 65. We had two downpours on Friday, Oct. 16. One in the morning, one later in the day, and got 34/100ths …
Outdoor Life
In observance of Bat Week and to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages outdoor enthusiasts …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is launching its “Choose a Doe” campaign to encourage hunters to harvest more female deer and help keep populations in balance. …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging hunters to take precautions to prevent chronic wasting disease from entering the state, warning that the fatal disease poses a …
Monotropa uniflora, more commonly known as the ghost pipe, is a native wildflower named for its white, waxy, and translucent appearance. To find ghost pipe, look for whitish plants 4–8 inches tall …
Opinion
The lack of affordable housing in our upstate region is a critical issue with large ramifications. For the young, the seniors and the economic health of the region. Young people are leaving the …
The current administration is widely described as operating in an environment of unprecedented opportunities for private enrichment through public power—and it’s a systemic problem blurring the …
Letters to the editor
The current situation in our country is one in which just a small group of very rich and powerful people are controlling our government. The wealth disparity, along with the corruption and lies, has …
As a long-time political junkie, I am appalled at the quality of ads being put out by the candidates for the 19th Congressional District. Each candidate blaming the other for high utility costs is so …
Police
New York State Police Kevin J. Clapper, 44, East Meredith, was arrested Oct. 8 by Richfield Springs State Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, …
SIDNEY - Sidney police made 38 arrests in September including six felony arrests, and responded to 179 calls, according to a written report presented to village trustees Oct. 13. Of the arrests, …
DELHI - The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has named Corporal Elizabeth Cherry its Employee of the Quarter, recognizing her professionalism, leadership and commitment to service. Cherry …
DELHI - Delaware County supervisors approved two budget amendments Wednesday, Oct. 14, including an $84,150 transfer toward paying off a retirement plan for probation department peace officers and an …
Real Estate Transactions
October 6-9, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here .
September 22-28, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
Our Community Columns

Walton

The Townsend School Halloween Parade is at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 and back to its normal route: down Mead Street, turn left onto Townsend Street, left onto Delaware Street, left onto Gardiner …

Delhi

I hope everyone has a fun Halloween and that this beautiful weather we’ve been having continues. Starting Nov. 2, the HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) season opens to help income-eligible …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The free Share the Bounty community meal will be Thursday, Oct. 29, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 15 Liberty Street. The meal will be hosted by the …

Masonville

Writer and Speaker Jeff Chu: “For me, learning to find the extraordinary in ordinary things like compost was life-changing...There is such magic in how the next generation of life is written into …

Franklin

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. when clocks turn back one hour. Early voting for the general election is available at the Delaware County Board of Elections, 97 Main Street, …
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