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Zeroed out: Delhi trustees allocate $302K in American Rescue funds

DELHI – After discussions on how to spend remaining American Rescue funds, Delhi trustees met Monday, Sept. 18 and authorized Alpine Roofing to repair the roof of the highway garage on Depot …

$1 million Treadwell property sold for $380

DELHI - The former Kellogg Elementary School in Treadwell, located in the town of Franklin and assessed for just over $1 million, was sold by Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond in a sheriff’s …

Weather Words with Frank Ward

“This past Thursday, Sept. 14, was a really nice, cool, breezy one. We got to 65 degrees. That night it really chilled off to start Friday, Sept. 15. It started out at 38 degrees. But then …

The Bovina Farmer

Correction

In the Sept. 14 articled titled, “Treadwell water users push for American Rescue fund allocation” The Reporter incorrectly identified Franklin Councilmember Don Smith as deputy …

Drone use dispute continues between DelCo Planning, EMS

DELHI - An ongoing dispute and disagreement over use of county-owned drones continues between Delaware County Planning and Emergency Services departments and directors, Planning Director Shelly …
Sports

SIDNEY -Sidney varsity girls soccer defeated Unatego, 4-2, at home, Thursday, Sept. 14. Sidney’s Abdieliz LaBoy Diaz and Chloie Taylor scored two goal each, with Laboy Diaz tallying an …

WALTON - Walton girls varsity volleyball defeated Oxford 3-1, with set scores of 27-25, 25-16, 16-25 and 25-15, at home, Wednesday, Sept. 13. Walton’s Katelyn Gregory tallied eight aces, …
DELHI - Regular play in the Thursday, Sept. 14 girls varsity soccer game between Delhi and McGraw at the Delhi American Legion field was scoreless; but at 1:05 in overtime, the Bulldogs' Eliza Cook …
WALTON - Walton/Downsville boys varsity soccer defeated Charlotte Valley Wildcats, 2-1, Thursday, Sept. 14. Walton’s Gavin Harrington and David Gatchallian scored one goal each, and Phil …
Academics

MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville Central School (MCS) faculty, administration and support staff rolled out the red carpet for parents, students and other community members Friday, Sept. 15 with a …

SUNY Delhi appoints Davis dean of the School of Applied Technologies and Architecture DELHI - SUNY Delhi has appointed Daniel Davis as Dean of the School of Applied Technologies and …
The guidance office at Stamford Central School has announced the fourth quarter honor roll.   Cum Laude is an average of 94.5% or higher; high honor is an average of 89.5%-94.4%; honor is …
Walton Central School has released the George Mack Middle School honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2022 - 2023 school year. Superintendent’s list (95-100% averages) …
Arts & Entertainment

WALTON - More than $48,646.37 was raised Saturday for the Delaware County Relay for Life event hosted at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton. The goal for this year is $50,000 - and there …

The Sidney Historical Association (SHA) will host a program of the history and current state of preservation of Covered Bridges in New York state Saturday morning Sept. 30, starting at 10:30. …
Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Place, Walton will again be one of 500 venues around the world hosting The Manhattan Short Film Festival. The films this year have been selected from more than 1000 …
The second annual AMR (Andes, Margaretville and Roxbury) Exhibition at Galli-Curci Theater, 801 Main Street, Margaretville, will be Sept. 22 – Oct. 9, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday …
Obituaries
Robb F. Polley
ONEONTA – Robb F. Polley, 63, died Feb. 24, 2020. Those who to make a donation in Robb’s memory may do so to any animal help …
Justina Mastrorocco
Justina “Bean” Marie Mastrorocco, 30, of Delhi, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at home in Delhi. Justina was born Aug. …
Gary Wilbur
Gary F. Wilbur, 81, of Kirkwood, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 after a long illness. Gary was born April 4, 1942 in …
Real Estate Transactions
September 12-18, 2023 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
Across New York state whitetail bucks have begun shedding the velvet that has covered their growing antlers, revealing the hardened antlers that they will use for sparring, sign marking, and …
The early bowhunting season for bears will open in all of the Southern Zone on Oct. 1, followed by the regular firearms season beginning Nov. 18. As the population has grown, season lengths and …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced that most small game hunting seasons open Saturday, Oct. 1, across New York state. From …
“Hey, bikers!” came the most enthusiastic yell, delivered with an unquestionable sense of surprise. The cyclist quickly hung a uey and swooped down to greet us from the adjacent dirt …
Opinion
Dear Governor Hochul, I urge you to suspend government permits for this Sunday’s cycling event sponsored by the Catskill Recreation Center. The race is scheduled on Rosh Hashanah. …
Did you ever buy a lottery ticket at the Price Chopper? I do. Not the scratch off kind but for a $2 chance to win a hundred million, why not? Two dollars for a dream? I’ve taken my printed …
Letters to the editor
This letter is in response to the July 13, 2023 press release issue by the Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond. On July 6, 2023, I was arrested by sheriff’s deputies for the charge of …
I can understand how people in the same room can “hear” conversations differently. How many have been at family gatherings (especially over the holidays) when someone swore that Aunt …
Police
Delhi Police Department Courtney O’Neill, 46, Delhi, was arrested Aug. 7 and charged with fourth-degree welfare fraud. O’Neill was arrested on a Delhi Town Court warrant Aug. 28 for …
DELHI - A Hancock man was continued on probation as his sentence for violating the conditions of his probation, in Delaware County Court Sept. 18. Derek T. Wignall , 31, pleaded guilty to …
DELHI - A 70-year-old Staten Island man pleaded not guilty to a sealed indictment charging him with vehicle manslaughter and other charges in the Aug. 2 death of Joyce Guidice and injury of her …
DELHI - A Unadilla man was sentenced to five years probation on a charge of fourth-degree arson in Delaware County Court Monday, Sept. 18. Thomas G. Harris , 51, pleaded guilty to the charge …
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, September 21, 2023

Walton

There will be a book fair at the Townsend Elementary School today - Thursday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and again at the annual open house from 5:30-7 p.m. It will also be open Friday, Sept. 22 …

Sidney

The Rotary Club of Sidney will have a meeting Friday, Sept. 22 at noon with program on the Susquehanna River Rotary Project presented by Evan Kurtz, PDG at the St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 139 West …

Talent wins games, teamwork wins championships

Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, once said: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” There is something about teamwork that …

Masonville

Charles Reade “Beauty is a power; a smile is its sword.”     Fall weather is here and the first day Fall is Saturday, Sept. 23r. Sidney’s school pictures are this …
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