Sidney The Rotary Club of Sidney will meet Friday, Jan. 2 at noon at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, West Main Street. The Salvation Army hands out snacks and sandwiches for those in need … more

Greater Franklin Food Pantry, 574 Main Street, will be open Friday, Jan. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call the food pantry at 607-386-1601 in case of an emergency. The Greater Franklin Food Pantry … more

Happy New Year, Delhi. Wishing you peace and happiness in 2026. There will be a first day hike to Bramley Mountain Thursday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m. Hike the loop trail on Bramley Mountain and … more

Hello friends and Happy New Year. Here we are ready to wipe the slate clean for 2025 and begin again with 2026. Happy times or sad, good times or bad, memories to be filed away, forgiven and … more

Happy New Year, 2026! As we turn the page into another year, the words of the prophet Isaiah ring out with timeless clarity: “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord … more

Carolyn S. Appley of East Branch passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2025, at Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Roscoe. The daughter of the late Jasper Shellman and Jennie McAdams … more

Stephen Andrew Ball, 73, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, at home, surrounded by his loving family—his devoted wife Karen, and sons Ryan, Jeffrey, and Eric—following a long illness. Born in Troy, Steve was … more

Susan Kay Nichols, 78, of Walton, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Angie. She was born May 1, 1947 in Margaretville, the daughter of Hanford and Helen (Titch) … more

I read the recent op-ed regarding the Public Defender’s salary thoughtfully. While I understand I was not mentioned directly, I do resent that the issue was framed as partisan, and I recognize that … more

Delaware County Board of Supervisors and All Whom It May Concern: I am writing as a resident of Delaware County, New York, to strongly oppose the siting of battery energy storage facilities on … more

I appreciate Andrew Van Buren’s letter to the editor for bringing attention to how the public defender’s raise for Joseph Ermeti, Esq., was handled. It is not difficult to imagine that serving as … more

It appears that the “Deep State” is alive and well in Delaware County. The salaries of the County Government are way out of whack. Way higher than the average working man that pays taxes. … more