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Supporting DelCo Seniors: Senior Council urges more participation

DELHI - Delaware County Office for the Aging Advisory Board members discussed program and services updates, accidents and incidents, and the need for more participation in Delaware County Senior …

Delhi Rally to Spotlight Health Care, Immigration, and LGBTQ+ Rights Amid National Day of Protest May 3

DELHI — A local rally opposing policies of the Trump administration will be held Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon on Courthouse Square in Delhi, as part of the nationwide 50501 movement. …

Spring Sweep: Margaretville, Roxbury clear the way for a greener tomorrow

MARGARETVILLE - Annual Earth Day cleanup programs scheduled in Margaretville and Roxbury April 27 went off as scheduled despite miserable weather. Volunteers turned out in Roxbury, fueled in part by …

White’s Farm Supply Names New Sales Manager for Outdoor Power Division

White’s Farm Supply, Inc. has appointed Trevor Van Auken as its new manager of sales for the Lawn & Turf Outdoor Power Equipment Division, the company announced. He will oversee operations …

Sidney Center Group Reorganizes

As it enters its 20th year, the Sidney Center Improvement Group (SCIG) has undergone a reorganization. After lengthy deliberation, the SCIG Board of Directors has adopted a new name and has adjusted …

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

The Cullman Developmental Center in Sidney will host a day of free pediatric health screenings, expanding access to early intervention services for families across the region, on Saturday, May 4. …
Sports

SIDNEY — Unatego held off a late push by Sidney to secure a 10-9 MAC softball victory Tuesday, April 29. Raelynn Parks led the Spartans with a hit, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Madisyn …

DELHI — Delaware Academy secured a hard-fought 12–8 win over Sidney on April 28 in a Midstate Athletic Conference (MAC) varsity baseball game. Isaac Marsiglio led the Bulldogs with a …
DELHI- Afton earned a high-scoring road win over Delaware Academy on April 28, topping the Bulldogs 14–9 in Midstate Athletic Conference (MAC) softball action. Afton’s offense came …
KORTRIGHT — Charlotte Valley/Schenevus delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, April 29, routing South Kortright/Andes 23-2 in a Delaware League victory. Brinlee Wright powered the …
WALTON —   A six-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth lifted Walton/Downsville to a 9–7 non-league baseball win over South Kortright/Andes on April 22. Travis Houck led the …
Academics

Tyler Branigan of Delhi was recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Syracuse …

The administration at South Kortright Central School has announced its third quarter honor rolls for the 2024-2025 school year. Grade 12 Superintendent list – Chance Molina, Adelynn …
The Walton Central School District budget hearing and regular meeting of the board of education will be Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. in the Walton CSD Board of Education room in the O’Neill High …
Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi released third quarter honor rolls for the 2024-2025 school year. Grade 12 Principal’s Honor Roll : Natalie Anderson, Kiley Cheshire, …
Administration at Walton Central School has announced its third quarter honor rolls for the 2024 - 2025 school year at George F. Mack Middle School. Students named to the superintendent’s …
Arts & Entertainment

Members of local historical societies, local historians, and members of the general public are invited to attend the Delaware County Historical Association’s 2025 History Conference. Making …

The Catskill Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to its grand finale of the 2024-2025 season with “A Night at the Movies: Celebrating the Works of John Williams” Saturday, May …
Music on the Delaware’s will present the talented duo Drank the Gold Sunday, May 18, from 6 - 8 p.m. at its May coffeehouse. Oona Grady (fiddle and vocals) and James Gascoyne …
STAMFORD — In a dimly lit carriage house on Main Street, a group of young dancers are preparing to conquer the world — or at least the stage. This May, The Party Theater brings Dance …
Roxbury Arts Group presents: Soloists in the Round with Wyatt Ambrose, guitar, Evan Jagels, bass and Blake Fleming, drums Saturday May 3, at 7 p.m. at Headwaters Center for the Arts, 66 Main Street …
Obituaries
Craig D. Rockefeller
On the morning of April 21, 2025 at 7:17 a.m., Craig D. Rockefeller, aged 68, followed the light into eternity. Born Sept. 12, 1956 in …
David C. Anderson Jr.
David C. Anderson Jr., 69, of Delhi passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with …
Marion E. DeKoeyer
Marion E. DeKoeyer, 82, of Delhi, passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford. …
Claude Cook
Claude Robert Cook, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1933 in Cadosia to Leo and …
Barbara Ann Small
Barbara Ann Small, 62, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home in Arkville. She was born in Philipsburg, …
Weather Words
“Last Wednesday, April 23, after a cool start, we entered into a period of some really warm temperatures. We got to 68. Thursday, April 24, got to 77. Friday, April 25, got to 76 and it felt …
Outdoor Life
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is inviting bird enthusiasts of all experience levels to join their upcoming spring birdwatching field trips. These walks, set in various locations throughout the …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) remind New Yorkers to take action to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies …
When you can’t do the rock walk or find logs to use as stepping stones to navigate through muddy areas, the next best option is to embrace the mud! Trying to avoid a mud puddle by going …
It’s the season for spring ephemerals! These native wildflowers bloom on the forest floor for a short time in early spring. In this Native Plant Spotlight, we’re highlighting one of these …
Opinion
In response to Ms. Shaw’s letter to the editor in the April 24 edition of The Reporter : I was at the last protest on Main Street in Delhi and can testify that it was no one’s intention …
In the digital age, a name published is a name never forgotten. Trends in law enforcement and prosecutorial practices in Delaware County and beyond is a troubling habit: releasing the names and …
Letters to the editor
I want to thank the staff writers: Jessica Batienon and Lillian Browne for their excellent reporting and article inclusion of the Margaretville Hospital’s CATCH auction in this week’s …
I am concerned that Elizabeth DeFalco’s reporting is not ‘fair and balanced.’ I am a board member of the Margaretville Hospital.   However, I am speaking for myself alone. …
Police
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Isaiah M. Caballero, 25, Oneonta, was arrested May 14 following a fatal motor vehicle crash on April 22 in which one of the occupants of the vehicle he was …
DELHI - An East Branch man, William H. Kauffman , 63, charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of …
The New York State Police issued 22,867 tickets during this year’s “Operation Hang Up,” a weeklong enforcement effort aimed at curbing distracted driving, officials announced …
DELHI - A Walton man, Jarrett L. Griffin , 24, was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on April 24 and subsequently arrested on a warrant, charged with four counts of second-degree criminal …
Real Estate Transactions
April 15-21, 2025 real estate transaction report.
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, May 1, 2025

Walton

ALA First Friday dinner at the Vet’s Club is May 2, serving from 5-6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Menu: ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, vegetables, bread and homemade desserts for $15; …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Sidney Rotary Club will have a meeting Friday, May 2. The noon meeting will be held at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, West Main Street. A light lunch will be served. The Rotary …

Middletown

I spoke too soon last week when I said the weather torment seemed to be over. I should have known better. The rain last weekend was seasonal, but the cold and snow Sunday really shutdown most spring …

Masonville

Country musician Chris Stapleton: “Don’t just dream; do. Learn how to do the things you want to do. Be around people that know how to do it.”     Friday April 25 was …
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