Video: Weather Words with Frank Ward

WALTON - We have returned to normal temperatures for this time of the year, Frank says; and spring starts tomorrow. We can expect snow showers and snow through Wednesday.
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Two new DelCo Cornell Cooperative Ext. board members appointed

WALTON - Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Delaware County directors appointed two new board members — Timothy Gutliph and Jason Mondore — at an organizational meeting March 13. The …

DelCo public health secures fellow positions; hears grant updates

DELHI - Delaware County Public Health provided program and grant updates to the Delaware County Health Services Advisory Board at a meeting March 14. Public Health Director Amanda Walsh announced …

Stamford appoints town attorney

STAMFORD - Stamford council members started their Wednesday, March 13 meeting with the privilege of the floor going first to Town Justice Jackie Lamport. She is retiring from her justice position …

DelCo mayors seek portion of county sales tax revenue

DELHI - The Delaware County Council of Mayors discussed a plan to work with town supervisors to get county sales tax revenue distributed to towns and villages, at a meeting March 13. Mayors also …

Molinaro office hours in Deposit March 27

Congressional Representative Marc Molinaro’s (NY-19) constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 27 at the Deposit Town Hall, 3 Elm Street. …

DelCo DPW committee discusses C&D regulation; fuel islands

DELHI - Delaware County Public Works Committee members approved a contract for the evaluation of C&D solutions at a meeting March 13. Committee members also discussed the Bloomville and Delhi …
Sports

FARMINGDALE - The South Kortright boys varsity basketball 2023-24 season came to an end Saturday, March 9 in a 64-46 loss to Smithtown Christian in regional championship play. The Rams trailed …

SYRACUSE - Young wrestlers from Club Anarchy Wrestling in Walton competed for state titles at the New York Wrestling Association for the Youth (NYWAY) tournament at the Exposition Convention Center …
First Team All Stars Blake Fortunato, Deposit-Hancock; Angelo Krzyston, Delhi; James Hogroian, Bainbridge-Guilford; Connor Van der Sommen, Sidney; Jaden Eroshevich, Greene; Xander Johnson, …
ONEONTA - The South Kortright boys varsity basketball team defeated Greenburgh-North Castle 70-75 in overtime in a New York State Class D sub-regional playoff win, Tuesday, March 5. With the win, the …
Academics

DELHI- Three SUNY Delhi students traveled to Albany and participated in the Model Senate Session at the New York State Capitol earlier this month. SUNY Delhi was one of only six SUNY colleges invited …

WALTON - The Walton Central School District music department will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. The musical will be held in the high school …
SUNY Oswego recently recognized several Delaware County residents as high academic achievers on its president’s list and deans’ list for the fall 2023 semester. President’s …
Walton Central School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024. The valedictorian is David Gatchalian and the salutatorian is Isabella Yetto. Each is scheduled to …
Arts & Entertainment

A Land With a People reading/study group will be hosted at BUSHEL Saturday, Mar 16, from 4 - 9 p.m. A double feature - “Private” (still from which is shown above) and “Arna’s …

Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville, has announced an upcoming show, a special exhibit called “Night” - plus a members’ group show, for which the opening reception is …
Share the Bounty free community dinner will be held Thursday, March 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, 15 Liberty Street, Sidney. The meal will be hosted by Sidney Central …
Sidney Memorial Public library will show the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” Sunday, March 24, at no charge. Enjoy this heartwarming comedy on the big screen in the Smart Community …
Obituaries
Heinz Gunther Bernecker
Heinz Gunther Bernecker, 71, of Delhi, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center. Born Jan. 8, 1953 in …
Ruth Stall
Ruth Stall, wife of the late Dr. Max Stall, passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother of two, David …
Lyndon E. Robinson Sr.
Lyndon E. Robinson Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2024. He was 93. Lynn was the son of the …
Real Estate Transactions
March 5-11, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
All first-time hunters planning to go afield this upcoming spring turkey season must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, …
Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for a special live presentation at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Note location and time change from …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has …
The March meeting of the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held Monday, March 11, at The Plains Senior Living Center, 163 Heritage Place, Oneonta. This meeting will be held on the third …
Opinion
The 45th president has more than earned his place in a ranking of greatest past presidents – 45th from the top .   That historians on the left and right are in agreement is hardly …
After reading the article in the Reporter about the Delaware County Supervisors authorizing 75K from the opioid settlement to fund expenses, I had to simultaneously pick my bottom lip up off the …
Letters to the editor
The funding bill contained a transparent Trojan Horse to fund the “securing” of a bigger welcome mat for the “illegal immigrants,” eight million of which have been welcomed in …
My niece was recently pregnant but, tragically, her fetus died in utero at 6 months because its brain was developing outside its skull. After the fetus died she was shocked to be issued a death …
Police
DELHI - A Pennsylvania woman, Deanna Besser , 48, waived her right to extradition proceedings in Delaware County Court, Monday, March 11. A fugitive warrant was issued by the state of …
DELHI - A Davenport man, Justin T. Valk, 47, pleaded guilty to a burglary charge as part of a negotiated plea and sentence agreement in exchange for a six year prison sentence in Delaware County …
DELHI - A Davenport man, Tyler Gano , 26, pleaded guilty to charges of attempted burglary and petit larceny in Delaware County Court, Monday March, 11. Gano admitted to unlawfully entering and …
DELHI - A Margaretville woman, Diana Leduc , 75, pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment charging her with possession of controlled substances and paraphernalia with the intent to sell drugs …
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Video: Weather Words with Frank Ward

WALTON - We can expect temperatures to return to normal (colder) this upcoming week, Frank says; winter is not over yet.

Looking Back, March 14, 2024

Walton

The SALS will have their annual corn beef and cabbage dinner Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m. at the Vet’s Club, High Street. Cost is $12. Call 607-865-8094 for details and takeout. Holy Week …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The free Share the Bounty meal will be held Thursday, March 21, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Hear Church Parish Center, 15 Liberty Street - note - one week earlier. Dinner …

Middletown

There might still be another snowstorm ahead, but I’m calling it early spring now! The signs are everywhere. Daylight savings time is here! I love it when the daylight lasts until 6 or later. …
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