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Roxbury Gears Up for Autumn and Holiday Festivities

ROXBURY - Local organizers in Roxbury are preparing a packed schedule of autumn and winter events, with plans spanning community Halloween celebrations, seasonal craft fairs, and extensive holiday …

Sidney Rotary to Host Positive Peace Conversation Oct. 23

SIDNEY — The Central New York Rotary Peace Team will host its first Rotary Area 9 and Delaware County Positive Peace Conversation at noon Friday, Oct. 23, at the St. Luke’s Church Community Room, …

Delaware County Receives $15K Grant for Election Security, Inspector Recruitment

DELHI - Delaware County supervisors approved a $15,000 budget amendment Wednesday, Oct. 14, to accept a grant supporting election administration, cybersecurity improvements and efforts to recruit …

Classic Cars Take the Scenic Route at Walton’s Fall Harvest Festival

WALTON — Nearly 40 classic cars took to the road Saturday, Oct. 10, for a leaf-peeping cruise organized by Maxine and Bob Locherer through the Walton Wheel group in conjunction with the Walton …

County Economic Development Announces Ag Grants, Programs

DELHI - Delaware County Economic Development Specialist Lindsay Whitbeck laid out a wide-ranging update of local agricultural support and commercial development efforts during a county Economic …

Colchester Weighs Rising Fuel Costs As Town Prepares 2027 Budget

COLCHESTER - Rising fuel costs prompted discussion among Colchester council members Oct. 7 as officials reviewed bids for heating oil, kerosene, diesel fuel and propane ahead of the winter season. …
Sports
Oxford Boys Soccer Outlasts DA, 6-3, in MAC Consolation Playoffs

OXFORD - Gordon Smith scored three goals and added an assist to lead Oxford to a 6-3 victory over Delaware in the MAC boys varsity soccer consolation playoffs Thursday, Oct. 15. Smith powered …

WALTON - Walton/Downsville earned a 3-1 victory over Unadilla Valley/GMU in the MAC boys varsity soccer consolation playoffs, Thursday, Oct. 15, advancing with a balanced scoring effort on its home …
SIDNEY - Maddox Johnson scored three goals to lead Sidney to a 5-0 victory over Walton/Downsville in the MAC girls varsity soccer playoffs Wednesday, Oct. 14. Johnson powered the Sabers’ …
WALTON - Walton’s varsity volleyball team clinched the league division championship Thursday, Oct. 15, with a 3-1 victory over Delhi, improving its overall record to 11-0 and its league mark to …
SIDNEY - Sidney’s girls varsity soccer team defeated Walton/Downsville, 5-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, building a 3-0 halftime lead and controlling the match offensively. Maddox Johnson led the …
Academics
Voters Reject Walton CSD Capital Project

The Walton Central School District community went to the polls Tuesday, Oct. 13 and voted to reject the district’s proposed capital project. The two-proposition project would have totaled …

There will be a Walton Central School District Audit Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the O’Neill High School.
Bridget Dacey-Martin , Bloomville, graduated from Bismarck State College with an associate in applied science in electric power technology in summer 2026. SUNY Oneonta awarded $80,660 in grant …
DELHI — The Delaware Academy Student Senate will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school’s small gym. “The …
This summer, SUNY Oneonta’s campus quad was filled with the buzz of 116 accepted students arriving early to learn what to expect as new first-year students. But this was no tour - the students …
Arts & Entertainment
Sidney: Share the Bounty Community Dinner Oct. 29

The next Share the Bounty free community dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, 15 Liberty St., Sidney. The meal will be hosted by …

A collection of holiday decorations, vintage treasures and homemade treats will be available Saturday, Oct. 24, at a Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale at First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge. The …
SIDNEY - The Sidney Memorial Public Library has a busy October planned, with a community donation drive, two history presentations, a fall book sale and a movie screening. Throughout October, …
Wired & Tired is one hour of subversive comedy, relentless satire, fearless joy and unlikely optimism in the form of live and multimedia shorts about the absurdities of contemporary living within …
The Friends of the (Sidney and Masonville) Libraries will hold the fall Grand Book Sale at the Sidney Memorial Public Library in the Smart Community Room Thursday, Friday and Saturday Oct. 29-31. …
Obituaries
Audrey Joan Wood
With deepest regrets we are saddened for the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Audrey Joan Wood, 80, …
Margaret MacNeill
On Sept. 27, 2026, Margaret “Peg” Ann MacNeill, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at age 75 while in the …
John Schwille
John “Jack” Robert Schwille, age 85, of East Lansing, Michigan, was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Delhi to Arnold and Jennie Schwille. He …
Daniel Ladlee
Daniel Wilson Ladlee of Meredith passed away at his home Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Dan was a hard worker from an early age, and …
Bruce Archibald
Bruce James Archibald, 80, of Oneonta, passed away Sept. 15, 2026. Born Dec. 30, 1945 in Delhi, the son of Robert J. and Freda …
Weather Words
“Fall is like spring. Temperature and precipitation go up and go down. And it does it daily. Last Wednesday, Oct. 7, we had 3 days of frost with the lowest temperature being 27 degrees. But on …
Outdoor Life
Tips for Composting Pumpkins: • Smash up any pumpkin rinds and guts before mixing them into your backyard pile with plenty of carbon sources (leaves, wood chips, twigs, etc.). • Be sure …
Even a big buck needs his beauty sleep. John Lehmann captured this Red Kill Valley resident mid-yawn Thursday morning, Oct. 15, just before it settled in to bed down for the day
Celebrate the beauty of New York State’s trees by participating in DEC’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest! Submit your original photography or artwork to be considered for the 2027 New York State …
DELHI - New York’s 2026 deer and bear hunting seasons are underway, with several regulation changes aimed at increasing the harvest of antlerless deer. In the Northern Zone, which includes …
Opinion
As a long-time political junkie, I am appalled at the quality of ads being put out by the candidates for the 19th Congressional District. Each candidate blaming the other for high utility costs is so …
Things big corporations tend to steamroll become enormous issues for rural consumers and businesses, affecting the already high costs of electricity. While there are many reasons power bills have …
Letters to the editor
As stated in last week’s edition of The Reporter , questions were raised at the recent meeting of the Village of Sidney concerning the boil water notice issued by the Village in conjunction with …
Residents of Hamden should be more informed regarding the harmful “fire and chemical hazard” of the proposed 125-magawat battery energy storage facility planned on Cobbe Cross Road, Hamden, New …
Police
DELHI - The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has named Corporal Elizabeth Cherry its Employee of the Quarter, recognizing her professionalism, leadership and commitment to service. Cherry …
DELHI - Delaware County supervisors approved two budget amendments Wednesday, Oct. 14, including an $84,150 transfer toward paying off a retirement plan for probation department peace officers and an …
Colchester Police Department Keith D. Coffin, 27, Ilion, was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs. Coffin was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge …
DELHI - A planned plea for Kevin M. Rossley , 38, of Delhi in Delhi Town Court on Tuesday, Oct. 13, was adjourned until Nov. 10 as the court awaits input from the alleged victim in a case involving …
Real Estate Transactions
October 6-9, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here .
September 22-28, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, October 15, 2026

Walton

Northfield Community Church, 5118 County Hwy. 23, will serve it final all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast of the year Saturday, Oct 17, from 8 – 11 a.m. Menu will include pancakes (including …

The Pastor's Pen: Prepare

The earliest dating of Advent is impossible to determine. The start of Easter in Christian history is far more obviously tied to Passover (albeit with different methods for dating), and Christmas …

Weather Words with Frank Ward

“Fall is like spring. Temperature and precipitation go up and go down. And it does it daily. Last Wednesday, Oct. 7, we had 3 days of frost with the lowest temperature being 27 degrees. But on …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Hill and Valley Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Sidney Library beginning at 6 p.m. in the Smart Community Room. The program will be all about bluebirds and more. Come …
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