Hello friends, well, the big day has arrived, and we’re knee deep in wrapping paper and festive bags full of tissue paper with cookie crumbs and hot cocoa mugs all about. Or so the media wants us … more

By the time this goes to print, Christmas will be here! Probably by now we all have bought gifts for everyone on our Christmas list. In some cases the gifts are already wrapped and under the … more

James E. Eisel Sr., 82, of Harpersfield, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Born in New York City on Aug. 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Fred and Louise … more

On Dec. 12, 2025, Sheila McTague Addison, 72, was called to her heavenly home by her God and Redeemer, Jesus Christ the Lord. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sheila dealt with cancer … more

MARGARETVILLE -   Margaretville Central School Principal Joy Holden and Student Success Coach Tracy Reither delivered good news to the board of education on Wednesday, Dec. 17. In a … more

WALTON - The annual Cuneen Doane Wrestling Tournament returned to Walton Central School on Saturday, Dec. 20, filling the gymnasium with whistles, takedowns and tightly contested bouts, as high … more

ARKVILLE - In efforts that are sure to become tradition in Arkville, the Grinch Who Stole Christmas returned it on Saturday, Dec. 20. In what they billed as the “Arkville Holiday Party,” the … more

WALTON - In November, Walton Police received 71 calls, which included 21 complaints, and five arrests, among other activity. Police issued 15 traffics tickets and assisted other agencies - the … more

MARGARETVILLE - At Margaretville Central School, in what was once a computer lab, the gentle hum of a water chiller serves as the heartbeat for 60 small, speckled lives. For the students here, … more

“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I’ll go to it laughing.” Moby Dick by Herman Melville The start of the new year brings so many possibilities. Whether … more

A special photo exhibit by local nature photographer, Carl Higgs is currently on display in the Smart Room at the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Stop by during library hours and view the beautiful … more

On Dec. 12, 2025, Sheila McTague Addison, 72, was called to her heavenly home by her God and Redeemer, Jesus Christ the Lord. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sheila dealt with cancer … more