HANCOCK - A special meeting of the Hancock town council on Wednesday, Aug. 20, focused on public input for the proposed development of Readburn Memorial Park. Early in the session, Hancock Supervisor … more

DELHI - Senior nutrition programs and funding for those programs was discussed at an Office for the Aging Advisory Board meeting Monday, Aug. 25. OFA Director Lyndsay Komosinki reported the … more

STAMFORD - At trustee meeting on Aug. 19, Stamford residents pressed for solutions ranging from senior housing to long-awaited infrastructure repairs. Two residents, Ulla Wadner and Carol … more

Susan Kay Benedict, beloved wife, sister, aunt and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born Nov. 4, 1944 in Walton to her parents Glenn Benedict and Charlotte … more

Sandie passed away Aug. 21, 2025, at the Springdale Post Acute Center, Mesa, Arizona, after a tough battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 29, 1953 in Walton to Owen L. and Emma Peck … more

Peter B. Cymbalist, 80, passed away on Aug. 18, 2025, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. Pete was born on July 4, 1945, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Leonard Cymbalist and … more

Clara Holcomb Stewart, 97 years young, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2025. Clara was born in the town of Meredith to Ralph and Louesa Holcomb and spent most of her life in … more

Carolyn J. Worden, a devoted and supportive wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Sept. 14, 1939, Carolyn was a resident of … more

Anthony Charles Contello of Hornell died Aug. 1, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a valiant, year-long battle with kidney and bone cancer. He was 43 years old. He was born on … more

Alisha A. Sparling, a beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Aug. 14, 2025, in Illinois at the age of 42. Born on July 22, 1983 in Florida, Alisha was a beacon of warmth … more

Last week’s trivia question: When is the Delhi Harvest Festival this year? This year’s harvest festival will be Saturday, Sept. 27. There is still room for vendors if you want to sign up … more

* A previous version of the this article stated the Franklin Fire Department held a chicken barbecue fundraiser as part of the day's events. Instead, it was the Franklin militia that held the fundraiser in the fire department's parking lot. FRANKLIN - Old Franklin Day made its annual appearance on Saturday, Aug. 23, and with it came a great success, organizers said. From handmade crafts and children’s activities, to live music and … more