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Delaware Opportunities Announces Leadership Transition

HAMDEN -   Delaware Opportunities today announced that Executive Director Dr. Shelly Bartow will leave the organization effective Dec. 31, to pursue an exciting new leadership opportunity in the …

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Delhi; Two Dogs, One Person Exposed

DELHI — A raccoon in the town of Delhi has tested positive for rabies, marking the fourth laboratory-confirmed case of rabies in Delaware County this year, according to Delaware County Public …

Old Delhi Yarn: The Stories Hidden in Delhi’s Old Houses

Delhi was settled after the end of the Revolutionary War, around 1784. One of the first settlers was George Fisher, a Hessian mercenary who decided to stay in America after the war. All the houses …

Proposed 2027 Andes Budget Would Raise Tax Levy 5.8% as Highway Spending Climbs

ANDES - The town of Andes’ proposed 2027 budget would increase the total tax levy by 5.8%, or $114,082, with most of the increase coming from the highway fund. The tentative budget calls for a …

Sidney Rotarians Honor McKnight, Hear About Pet Cremation Services

SIDNEY - Penny McKnight was named 2026 Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Sidney at its Sept. 25 meeting. Jim Doig, club president, presented McKnight with a plaque recognizing, “Her …

Delhi’s 41st Annual Harvest Festival

DELHI - A steady rain did little to dampen the 41st annual Delhi Harvest Festival, which drew more than 1,000 visitors to Courthouse Square and Main Street, Saturday, Sept. 26. Sponsored by the …
Sports
DA Volleyball Takes Four-Set MAC Win Over Oxford

DELHI - The Delaware Academy varsity volleyball team earned a four-set victory over Oxford Tuesday, Sept. 29, defeating the Blackhawks, 3-1, in a Midstate Athletic Conference matchup. The …

SIDNEY - The Sidney varsity volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over Bainbridge-Guilford Sept. 29, winning a tightly contested opening set before pulling away in the fourth. Sidney took the …
MASONVILLE — The Sidney varsity golf team defeated Delaware Academy, 218-236, Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Hardwood Hills Golf Course in a Midstate Athletic Conference match. Playing on the par-36 …
SIDNEY - The Sidney girls varsity soccer team turned a strong offensive performance into a 6-0 victory over Walton/Downsville Sept. 29, taking a 3-0 lead into halftime. Sidney controlled play …
SIDNEY - Sidney and Whitney Point field hockey played to a scoreless tie through two quarters Tuesday, Sept. 29, before Whitney Point erupted for seven goals in the second half to take a 7-0 victory. …
Academics
College News

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 …

MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville Central School Board of Education members met Wednesday, Sept. 17 and received updates from administrators and committee chairs that ranged from the closing stages of a …
MARGARETVILLE – Margaretville Central School District leadership got rave reviews on the success of the opening of a new school year when they sat for a regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17. …
DELHI - Marjorie Lalor Reilly, associate professor of nursing at SUNY Delhi, has been selected for the second cohort of the State University of New York’s AI for the Public Good Fellows. …
DELHI - SUNY Delhi has once again been recognized among the top public colleges in the Northeast in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings for 2027, earning the #12 spot among Top …
Arts & Entertainment
Margaretville: Field History Program At Stone Quarry Oct. 17

A former Halcottsville quarryman will explain the tools and techniques of traditional stone cutters at a field history program, “No Stone Left Unturned,” Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at a …

MARGARETVILLE - Fairview Public Library is seeking community members interested in serving on its board of trustees. The nine member board currently has one vacancy and is also interested in hearing …
WALTON - Mosaic Winds will return to the Walton Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 18, for an evening of chamber music as part of the Music on the Delaware Coffeehouse series. The performance, scheduled …
MARGARETVILLE - The Meadows Golf Center & All American BBQ will host a free Fall Community Outdoors Day from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring fly fishing, disc golf, family activities, …
SIDNEY — Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Harvest Festival Oct. 9 and 10 at 15 Liberty St. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. …
Obituaries
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 …
Ralph C. Dandignac
Ralph C. Dandignac, 94, of Delhi, passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2026. Ralph was born on April 4, 1932, in Queens to Edward and …
Joanna L Richardson
Sadly, we announce the passing of Joanna L Richardson of Walton, mother, wife, friend, sister, and cherished member of our community. …
Wayne F. Williams
Wayne F. Williams, 78, of Hobart, passed away at his home Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Born on Oct. 9, 1947, in Rock Rift, Town …
Karen H. Feltman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen H. Feltman, who left us on Sept. 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Dec. …
Weather Words
“Last Wednesday night, Sept. 23, it chilled off pretty quickly. And Thursday, Sept. 24, started with some scattered frost up here and 35 degrees. Friday, Sept. 25, was much worse, because we got up …
Outdoor Life
ONEONTA — Anglers looking to stock up on fishing gear or find a bargain can stop by the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited at the Grand & Glorious Fall Fair Sunday, Sept. 13, at Neahwa …
ONEONTA - The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will explore the science behind healthy lakes and cold-water streams at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 14, at the Sixth Ward Athletic Club. …
New York’s black bear hunters can help state wildlife officials monitor the health and size of the state’s bear population simply by sharing a small piece of their harvest. The state …
DEC announces the start of small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2026-27 license year. Most seasons open between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1. Special Youth and Military Waterfowl …
Opinion
After reviewing a local social media post about marijuana and cannabis psychosis, I noticed a substantial amount of misinformation being shared. To help clarify the current evidence, I decided to …
Ask a Delaware County voter how many choices they’ll have for town supervisor this November, and there’s a 50% chance they’ll say “one.” That’s this year’s ballot, and the deadline to …
Letters to the editor
As a former Delaware County chair of the Public Works and Solid Waste Committee, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the planning, investment and long-term commitment that went into Delaware …
In the following letter I let the words of Heather Cox Richardson (PhD in history) speak for themselves. I paraphrased very little. I, and many others, respect her historical perspective and decades …
Police
Colchester Police Department Anton Williams Jr., 35, Bay Shore, was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator and speed in zone. …
SIDNEY - A 16-year-old was arrested by the Sidney Police Department recently and charged with violating the village’s curfew ordinance, among other charges, according to Police Chief Eric Oliver. …
DELHI - Delaware County supervisors on Wednesday, Sept. 23, approved a $12,335 budget amendment to support the sheriff’s office’s participation in the statewide Police Traffic Services Program. …
DELHI — Eric Scofield , 42, of Walton, was sentenced Sept. 11 in Delaware County Court after pleading guilty to three felony counts of tampering with physical evidence, five misdemeanor counts of …
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

Looking Back, October 1, 2026

The Pastor's Pen: September

My father was born in September 1902 and died September 1981. He was a very religious and gentle man. He loved poetry and often wrote some of his own. When I started college in September of 1962, I …

Delhi

The village of Delhi will flush fire hydrants throughout the month of October. Village residents may experience temporary cloudy or discolored water during this process. If this occurs, simply run …

Pastor's Pen: September

My father was born in September 1902 and died September 1981. He was a very religious and gentle man. He loved poetry and often wrote some of his own. When I started college in September of 1962, I …

Pastor's Pen: Count Your Blessings

What a wonderful time of year. Kids are back to school, cool crisp air, football and soccer games, the leaves are beginning to change. What a wonderful time of the year. Upstate New York is truly a …
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