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Walton: Water, sewer, drainage projects discussed

WALTON - Walton trustees heard updates on several water and sewer projects, and authorized the payment of invoices and purchases totaling $74,122.16 among other business, during a meeting held …

Getting Your Calves off to a Good Start workshop Dec. 18

Wintertime is the most difficult time to keep calves healthy.   With fewer treatment options available, proper nutrition is more important than ever before as it is the best defense against …

Sidney Police reach agreement with Teamsters

SIDNEY - Sidney trustees handled several issues at their Nov. 23 meeting — the penultimate of the year, and a relatively quiet one. Still, they concluded an important contract negotiation and …

Peace and quiet: Walton trustees mull noise ordinance

WALTON - Walton trustees held a public hearing to discuss a proposed noise ordinance, following what Mayor Ed Snow called years of complaints over excessive noise, during a meeting held Monday, Dec. …

Safer scenarios: Walton trustees talk new crosswalk, emergency response commission

WALTON - During a Walton trustee meeting held Monday, Dec. 2, Trustee Eric Northrup presented a petition signed by 70 residents in support of installing a crosswalk, or other measures for safe …

Walton trustees add their ‘two cents’ on sales tax sharing

WALTON - Following suit of several other municipalities, Walton trustees authorized a letter be sent to all elected officials in the county, expressing their frustration over how the share of sales …
Sports

TANNERSVILLE - The Stamford/Jefferson girls varsity basketball team topped Hunter/Tannersville 57-35 in a non-league matchup Monday Dec. 2. McKenna Hoyt of Stamford/Jefferson racked up a …

NEW BERLIN - In a dramatic comeback, the Unadilla Valley boys varsity basketball team erased a 14-point deficit to secure a hard-fought 49-44 non-league home victory over Stamford/Jefferson Monday …
DAVENPORT - The South Kortright/Andes girls varsity basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Monday, Dec. 2, defeating Charlotte Valley 58-31 in a non-league road matchup. …
Varsity Boys Soccer Andes – Shane Edwards Charlotte Valley – Caleb Marino Downsville – Eli Williams Gilboa Conesville – Garrison Ross Hunter …
Academics

MARGARETVILLE - Taxpayers in the Margaretville Central School District will be asked to approve expenditures of more than $8 million in a building project vote scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10. The …

Superintendent’s List 95- 100 average 9th Grade Ryan Alessi, Lina DuPrey-Diederichsen, Mayla Evans, Anika Fassler, Brynlee Hunt, Paige LeBarge, Preston Petrocine, Adam Rice, Esther Salvia, …
The following students were named to the honor roll for marking period 1: Superintendent’s Honor Roll Grade 8:   Taylor Pitre Grade 9:   Lily Green, Emily Trotti …
Three winter concerts are set for the Walton Central School District. All concerts are held in the high school auditorium, are free, and are open to the public. The first concert scheduled is …
Arts & Entertainment

Just in time for the Holidays! The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society is holding a Raise Your Paws Online Holiday Auction. Go to www.heartofthecatskills.org and click on the Auction link to start …

Organist Eddie Zheng is returning to the Hobart Presbyterian Church on Friday, Dec. 20 for a recital and Christmas concert. The event, which begins at 6 p.m, will include solo works and familiar …
The Songwriter’s Circle is a musical collective welcoming songwriters of all levels and genres. It will be held Sun, Dec 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm at Bushel, 106 Main Street, Delhi. The …
The Open Eye Theater in Margaretville is presenting three family friendly holiday events running through Dec. 21. Dec. 12 - 15 - ”It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play” …
Obituaries
William S. Barnes
William S. Barnes William S. Barnes of Downsville, a retired career military officer and former employee of Del-Met Corp.in …
Willard C. Dann
Willard “Bill” Dann, 82, of Sidney, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 25, 2024. …
Elizabeth D. ‘Lib’ Karl
Mrs. Elizabeth D. “Lib” Karl, 97, of Downsville, passed away on Nov. 27, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. …
Real Estate Transactions
October 15-21, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
Feeling overwhelmed by all the different packaging materials that arrive with your deliveries? You’re not alone. Navigating what can and can’t be recycled can be confusing. Here’s a …
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that online renewals for the 2025 Empire Pass are now available through March 31, 2025. By renewing online, …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 4 is seeking volunteers to participate in DEC’s Winter Raptor Survey. The survey is designed to identify habitats used by …
The annual Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere. This will be our local Audubon Chapter’s 56th year of …
Opinion
Lord Hear My Prayer: May those who voted for Trump personally experience the effect of their actions. They who expect joy, prosperity and freedom ought to feel blessed by my prayer. …
Several years ago the Board of Elections in Delaware County was moved from its location on Gallant Ave., several blocks closer to the center of the village of Delhi. Its previous location was between …
Letters to the editor
The District Attorney (DA) has an important role in the county. He is the chief law enforcement official representing the government in criminal cases within the county, helping to maintain public …
I was intrigued by the letter last week regarding the presidential election. He calls those of us on the other side ‘Chicken Littles’ which is too funny, as we watched the entire …
Police
DELHI - A Hancock man, Charles H. Larson, 33, pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment charging him with various criminal charges and violations of the state’s vehicle and traffic law, …
DELHI - Eric A. Black , 37, of Walton, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of petit larceny from fourth-degree grand larceny as part of a negotiated plea and sentence deal in Delaware County Court, …
DELHI - Philip T. Albergo , 41, Delhi pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief in exchange for a sentence of 364 days in jail as part of a negotiated plea and sentence deal in …
DELHI - During a Delaware County Public Safety Committee meeting held Monday, Dec. 2, Probation Director Scott Glueckert updated committee members on proposed state legislation and policy changes …
Our Community Columns

Delhi

Winter has come a little early this year. The snow is beautiful, but walking around with all the ice and slush is no fun. Will the snow stick around through the end of the winter season, or will we …

Catskills Commerce: Small Business Season

There are a lot of political pundits who believe the election came down to the economy this year. And while we’re not looking to start any disagreements about whether it went the way it …

Middletown

Well, we finally got winter and we finally got rain and snow and rain and snow and…… For some locals, the power outages were chronic last week and having suffered a few days …

Colchester

Hello Friends, here’s hoping you all had a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving. There’s something very comforting about turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin …

Walton

The Delaware River Stage Company’s annual Christmas show will be performed on Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Walton Theatre. This year’s show is called “Christmas Bells” and is full …
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