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Middletown’s 2027 Preliminary Budget Proposes 2.43% Tax Increase

MIDDLETOWN - Middletown council members adopted their 2027 preliminary budget Oct. 14. The budget totals $4,887,058, with $82,891 more in taxes to be raised than in 2026, an increase of 2.43%, …

Tri-County Seniors Collect Care Kit Donations for Families Facing Medical Challenges

SIDNEY — The Tri-County Seniors in Sidney are collecting donations for Care Kits to support children and families facing serious medical challenges, including cancer treatment and surgery. The …

Delhi Supervisor Race: Boukai vs. Tuthill

DELHI - Voters in Delhi will choose their next town supervisor in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, with incumbent Supervisor Maya Boukai running on the Democrat and independent Delhi United …

Roxbury Supervisor Race: O’Brien vs. Hinkley

ROXBURY - Voters in Roxbury will choose their next town supervisor in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election with Democrat Tom O’Brien, who is also running on the independent Roxbury Partners line, …

Meredith Supervisor Race: Ellis vs. Munro

MEREDITH - Voters in Meredith will choose their next town supervisor in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election with incumbent James Ellis, who is running on the Republican and independent Unity Party …

Hancock Supervisor Race: Rowe vs. Vernold

HANCOCK - Voters in Hancock will choose their next town supervisor in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, with Republican Samuel Rowe Jr., who also appears on the independent Voice United party …
Sports
Walton/Downsville Boys Soccer Tops Groton,5-1, in Playoff Opener

DOWNSVILLE - Walton/Downsville defeated Groton 5-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the opening round of the Section IV Class C Boys Soccer Tournament. John Noviello led Walton/Downsville with two …

SIDNEY - Fifth-seeded Sidney defeated eighth-seeded Unadilla Valley, 3-1, in a MAC League varsity volleyball tournament match Tuesday, Oct. 21, recovering from an opening-set loss to win 20-25, …
DEPOSIT - Deposit-Hancock defeated Bainbridge-Guilford 3-1 in a Midstate Athletic Conference varsity volleyball match Oct. 19, winning 25-15, 25-16, 19-25 and 25-23. Ivy Tice led the Eagles with …
GREENE - Greene defeated Delaware Academy 7-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the opening round of the Section IV Class C Boys Soccer Tournament. Jack Rice led the Trojans with two goals and an …
WALTON - Delaware Academy outlasted Walton in a five-set varsity volleyball match Tuesday, Oct. 21, winning 3-2 by scores of 25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 16-25 and 15-7. Madalyn Moody led Delhi with …
Academics
First Grader Students Step Back in Time at Hamden Schoolhouse

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. …
Walton Central School’s O’Neill High School administration has released its first marking period honor rolls for the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent’s list students have achieved …
Arts & Entertainment
Community Photo Show opens Nov. 14 in Stamford

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 …
TREADWELL - A traveling exhibition exploring the history of enslaved and free Black people in rural Delaware County will open Oct. 24 at the Bright Hill Press Gallery, 94 Church Street, with a …
Obituaries
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 …
Marie E. Conway
“Pretty” Marie Conway passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 92. Marie was …
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
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 …
A chipmunk hustles one more acorn back to its den as the sun sets over the Red Kill Valley on Oct. 15.
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

The Pastor's Pen: The Fruit of Life

In Delaware county all four seasons are beautiful, but fall is especially beautiful when people enjoy the colorful foliage of maple trees, the sight of pumpkins, and golden cornstalks. I often hear …

Looking Back, October 22, 2026

Walton

Bingo-Cize with Joanne Sampson has started again at the United Presbyterian Church Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. To register call Office of the Aging at 832-5750. It started Oct. 13, but will …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Rotary Club of Sidney will host the CNY Rotary Peace Team Friday, Oct. 23 at noon at the St. Luke’s Church, 139 West Main Street. This meeting is sponsored by the Sidney Club and …

Franklin

Franklin Central School fall sports events can be found at  https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/130 Student Council is selling coupon books for $25 that include over $100 worth of savings. …
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