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Chili, Cheer and Community: Sidney Center’s Down Home Fall Festival

SIDNEY CENTER - Fall was definitely in the air with a stiff breeze and cooler temperatures at Sidney Center’s 4th annual Down Home Fall Festival Oct. 4, but the community came out in force to enjoy …

Red Cross Offers Fire Prevention Tips for Home Safety

During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, residents are urged to check smoke alarms, plan escape routes and take precautions when cooking and heating their homes. Cooking and home heating are …

Public Safety Committee Hears Updates on Ambulance Calls, County Fire Study, and $170K State Grant

DELHI - Delaware County Emergency Services Director Steve Hood presented a wide-ranging update at the monthly Public Safety Committee meeting, Monday, Oct. 5, detailing rising monthly ambulance call …

Horse Health Takes Center Stage at Delancey Demonstration

DELANCEY — Horse owners and enthusiasts can learn more about equine chiropractic care and acupuncture during a free demonstration Saturday, Oct. 17, at Windswept Acres Appaloosas. The program, …

Delaware Opportunities Announces Leadership Transition

HAMDEN -   Delaware Opportunities today announced that Executive Director Dr. Shelly Bartow will leave the organization effective Dec. 31, to pursue an exciting new leadership opportunity in the …

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Delhi; Two Dogs, One Person Exposed

DELHI — A raccoon in the town of Delhi has tested positive for rabies, marking the fourth laboratory-confirmed case of rabies in Delaware County this year, according to Delaware County Public …
Sports
Greene Defeats Walton/Downsville in MAC Boys Soccer

GREENE - Greene boys varsity soccer defeated Walton/Downsville, 3-1, in MAC action at home Oct. 2. Jacob Acevedo and Jack Rice each contributed a goal and an assist to lead the Trojans. Judd …

In Match 3 of the New York State Sporterrifle League, Delhi defeated Sidney, 1388 to 1385. Top shooters for Delhi were Mabel Gutliph 292, Garrett Fitch 283, Kara Fitch 272, Kevin Gutliph 271, and …
DELHI - Sidney boys varsity golf defeated Hunter-Tannersville, 183-189, in MAC League action Oct. 2 at SUNY Delhi Golf Course. Colton Rose led Sidney with a 42 on the par-36 course. Broc Higley …
HUNTER - Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury girls varsity soccer erased a 2-1 halftime deficit to defeat Hunter-Tannersville, 5-2, Oct. 2 and capture the 2026 H-T Booster Club Tournament championship. …
GREENE - Walton’s varsity football team fell to Oxford/Greene, 48-20, on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the hosts used a powerful ground game to pull away. Oxford/Greene took an 8-0 lead on a 59-yard …
Academics
30 Years, 1 Class, Countless Memories

Members of Walton Central School’s Class of 1996 gathered at Brooks’ House of BBQ in Oneonta on Oct. 2 to celebrate their 30th class reunion and reconnect three decades after graduation.

Rockland Central School District School Board on Oct. 1 approved the appointment of Jennifer Gorr as superintendent, effective Nov. 1 Gorr, a resident of Livingston Manor, holds a bachelor’s …
Alexander Smith of Sidney completed University at Buffalo WNY Sophomore Externship Experience at ACV Auctions, an online car auction. The WNY Sophomore Externship Experience is a program that matches …
MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville Central School Board of Education members met Wednesday, Sept. 17 and received updates from administrators and committee chairs that ranged from the closing stages of a …
MARGARETVILLE – Margaretville Central School District leadership got rave reviews on the success of the opening of a new school year when they sat for a regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17. …
Arts & Entertainment
Roxbury Arts Group Invites Photographers of All Skill Levels to Annual Community Show

STAMFORD — A favorite Catskills sunset, an experimental image or a portrait long saved on a phone, could find a place on a gallery wall this fall as the Roxbury Arts Group prepares its annual …

FLEISCHMANNS - The 1053 Gallery on Main Street in Fleischmanns opened its doors Saturday, Oct. 3, for a reception showcasing Phantom Buzz, a two-person exhibition featuring artists Will Hutnick and …
BAINBRIDGE - Blue Tonic will perform Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, bringing a mix of blues and blues-inspired music influenced by rock, folk, country, jazz and honky-tonk. …
UNADILLA — The Unadilla Public Library will offer a lineup of fall activities in October, including a pumpkin carving and decorating contest, a crafting session, pumpkin painting and a …
A former Halcottsville quarryman will explain the tools and techniques of traditional stone cutters at a field history program, “No Stone Left Unturned,” Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at a …
Obituaries
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 …
Ralph C. Dandignac
Ralph C. Dandignac, 94, of Delhi, passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2026. Ralph was born on April 4, 1932, in Queens to Edward and …
Joanna L Richardson
Sadly, we announce the passing of Joanna L Richardson of Walton, mother, wife, friend, sister, and cherished member of our community. …
Wayne F. Williams
Wayne F. Williams, 78, of Hobart, passed away at his home Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Born on Oct. 9, 1947, in Rock Rift, Town …
Karen H. Feltman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen H. Feltman, who left us on Sept. 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Dec. …
Weather Words
“Last Wednesday night, Sept. 23, it chilled off pretty quickly. And Thursday, Sept. 24, started with some scattered frost up here and 35 degrees. Friday, Sept. 25, was much worse, because we got up …
Outdoor Life
The Catskill Mountain Club is offering a series of member-led hikes across the Catskills in October and early November, with routes ranging from established trails to a bushwhack in the West Kill …
With chillier days on the horizon and fall activities in full swing, October is the perfect month to celebrate National Firewood Month. Before you build a bonfire under the stars with friends and …
Kudzu is a semi-woody perennial vine that is invasive to North America. Capable of growing one foot per day, this invasive vine quickly engulfs large areas of trees, shrubs, ground vegetation, and …
Seed dispersal is the natural method plants use to spread their seeds. Since parent plants cannot easily spread seeds on their own, they have adapted to take advantage of wind, water, and other …
Opinion
After reviewing a local social media post about marijuana and cannabis psychosis, I noticed a substantial amount of misinformation being shared. To help clarify the current evidence, I decided to …
Ask a Delaware County voter how many choices they’ll have for town supervisor this November, and there’s a 50% chance they’ll say “one.” That’s this year’s ballot, and the deadline to …
Letters to the editor
As a former Delaware County chair of the Public Works and Solid Waste Committee, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the planning, investment and long-term commitment that went into Delaware …
In the following letter I let the words of Heather Cox Richardson (PhD in history) speak for themselves. I paraphrased very little. I, and many others, respect her historical perspective and decades …
Police
COLCHESTER - The Colchester Police Department handled 222 calls in September, including 148 traffic stops, eight motor vehicle accidents and nine arrests, according to the department’s monthly …
Colchester Police Department Anton Williams Jr., 35, Bay Shore, was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator and speed in zone. …
SIDNEY - A 16-year-old was arrested by the Sidney Police Department recently and charged with violating the village’s curfew ordinance, among other charges, according to Police Chief Eric Oliver. …
DELHI - Delaware County supervisors on Wednesday, Sept. 23, approved a $12,335 budget amendment to support the sheriff’s office’s participation in the statewide Police Traffic Services Program. …
Real Estate Transactions
September 22-28, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
September 15-21, 2026 real estate transactions. To view enlarged image, click here .
Our Community Columns

Walton

If you see my sister, Dotti Kruppo today, Oct. 8, wish her a happy birthday! Walton Boy Scout Troop 45 will have a Wilson Chicken BBQ, bake sale and bottle drive Friday, Oct. 9 at the bus garage …

Sidney-Unadilla

Sidney The annual Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty Street, will host a harvest festival Friday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fest will feature a …

Franklin

Franklin Recreation Commission will meet Monday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 141 Water Street. Village of Franklin board will meet Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 141 Water Street. …

Delhi

Last week’s trivia question was: Who painted the Anti-Rent War mural at the Delhi Post Office? Mary Earley painted the mural. Learn more about her when Bovina Town Historian Ray LaFever gives a …

Colchester

Hello friends, we are definitely into flannel shirts, hoodies and pumpkins everywhere. Don’t the mums on porches and in flower boxes make you smile? Driving over Bear Spring gets prettier every …
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