HAMDEN - At its annual organizational meeting on Jan. 7, the town of Hamden moved swiftly through the procedural work that defines the start of a municipal year, appointing officers, confirming … more

DOWNSVILLE - Tyler Reed delivered a dominant scoring performance Friday night, pouring in 31 points as Walton/Downsville rolled to a 61–40 Midstate Athletic Conference victory over Deposit-Hancock … more

DELHI - What began as an effort by prosecutors to establish background and motive on the sixth day of testimony in the murder trial of Justin Valk shifted abruptly Wednesday, Jan. 14, as a … more

DELHI - On the sixth day of testimony, on Jan. 14,  in the trial over the death of Stephanie Valk, jurors heard detailed forensic evidence about her cause and manner of death as prosecutors … more

EAST BRANCH - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said Jan. 9 that it is continuing a comprehensive investigation into the dumping of material linked to Johnston & Rhodes … more

Thanks for running stories on the New Kingston Valley Association. It was great to see the story about the ball drop and the photo of the broom guitar in The Reporter this week. I also want to … more

Longyear Gallery, Downstairs at The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville, has announced its members’ winter group exhibit is available for viewing through Sunday, Feb. 8. Gallery hours are … more

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Martin W. Planty, 43, Walton, was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with forcible touching and second-degree harassment. Planty was held for centralized arraignment … more

DELHI - Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the promotion of two longtime members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office during a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 8. Investigator David … more

DELHI - Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that Corrections Officer Paige Duchnowski has been selected as the Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2026. Duchnowski … more

* A previous version of this article stated that a motion to purchase the vehicle passed. It did not. The measure stalled. COLCHESTER - At a meeting shaped as much by urgency as by uncertainty, Colchester council members on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, debated whether to move quickly on the purchase of a new police cruiser - … more