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WALTON - We could see some rain today, and showers on Wednesday, Frank says.
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DelCo Public Safety committee approves traffic diversion program, refers to Finance Commitee

DELHI - Delaware County Public Safety committee members discussed a possible traffic diversion program and heard department updates during a meeting held Monday, Sept. 9. Following a …

Hamden: town charts a course for the future

HAMDEN — Hamden council’s Sept. 4 meeting proved to be a balancing act between wrapping up old business and laying groundwork for future projects. From finalizing FEMA disaster funding to …

Catskills Commerce: Is Teaching the New Gold for Small Businesses?

Have you noticed these days that everyone seems to have a course or at least a YouTube video on how they do what they do? Teaching has become a secondary (and sometimes primary) revenue stream for …

Hobart Rotary Meet & Greet Sept. 19

America is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, and the Hobart Rotary is on a mission to make sure that nobody in our small community suffers from social …

A ‘bone’ to pick: neighbors clash over barking dog complaints

FRANKLIN - The claws were out during a public hearing held Thursday, Sept. 5 regarding a special use permit application for a dog and cat boarding, grooming, and training facility at 95 Stewart Road, …

Tying up loose ends: Hamden hears highway updates

HAMDEN - Hamden council members heard project updates from Highway Superintendent Rodney Tweedie, including paving, replacing doors at the highway garage, and awarding bids for two FEMA (Federal …
Sports

Deposit-Hancock field hockey secured a 2-1 victory over Windsor to claim the championship at the Windsor Invitational Tournament Saturday, Sept. 7. Nora Bartholomew and Victoria Green each scored for …

STAMFORD - Unatego/Franklin secured a 3-1 victory over Stamford/Jefferson Saturday, Sept. 7, advancing to the Stamford Mayor’s Cup championship game. Jake Kingsbury led the way for …
STAMFORD - Eighth-grader Jaylee Kelly was unstoppable, scoring four goals to power South Kortright/Andes to a 5-1 win over Franklin Central School Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Stamford Mayor’s Cup …
In the opening round of the Windsor Tournament, Friday, Sept. 6, Deposit/Hancock built a 3-0 halftime lead and never looked back, defeating Walton 5-2. Amanda Ray dominated for Deposit/Hancock, …
Academics

Congregation B’nai Israel in Fleischmanns collected school supplies which were donated to Delaware Opportunities for their “back to school” 2024-2025 giveaway project. This project …

NORWICH – DCMO BOCES kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with an all-staff gathering Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich. The traditional gathering of teachers, …
Eleanor Lees of Delaware Academy was presented with a scholarship from Delhi Telephone Company (DTC) for the upcoming school year. Lees is continuing her education this fall at Binghamton University. …
It’s back to school season. Going back to school can be expensive and produce a lot of waste. But there are many ways to save money, reuse responsibly, and reduce paper, plastic, and wasted …
Arts & Entertainment

The Bovina Library is hosting a benefit concert with performers Julian Fleisher and Terry Radigan on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the United Presbyterian Church in Bovina Center at 7 p.m. Julian sings …

Mark your calendars for the 14h Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade to take place on Sept. 21. This event honors the people and families of the Delaware County farming community and recognizes the …
An annual celebration of agriculture and rural life takes place Saturday, Sept. 21, when the 20th Cauliflower Festival enlivens the Margaretville Village Park with food, music, farm products and fun. …
Learn the basics of still life and tabletop photography with photographer Peter Pioppo on Saturday Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main St., Stamford. This …
Obituaries
Dude Thomas Bartolillo
Dude Thomas Bartolillo of Downsville died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at his home. He was 49. The son of Roxanne Mills Bartolillo and …
Melanie S. Renner
Melanie S. Renner, 79, of Middle Road, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in the Oneida Health Hospital, following a lengthy illness. …
James Stanton Jr.
James “Jim” Stanton Jr., 93, Walton, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. …
Real Estate Transactions
August 20-23, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is active from now through Labor Day. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks pool owners to check filters for the invasive insect regularly, and …
Summer is in full swing. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to have fun with friends and family around a campfire. Follow these tips to make a safe campfire at your next …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the latest episode of “DEC Does What!” the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts …
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new ‘Love Our New York …
Opinion
“Prop 1: Parental rights under attack?” Aug. 27, 2024, neglected one of the main intentions of the NY State constitutional amendment (ERA).   While reproductive rights in New York …
The County Fair was a wonderful family event, as always, and those of us staffing the Democratic Committee’s booth met many friendly fairgoers who stopped by our booth to talk with us. …
Letters to the editor
I was at the Franklin Planning Board meeting and there were some things that I found very disturbing.  Mr. Shaw somehow got a property assessed at over 1 million dollars for $380. We will …
This letter is in response to a recent letter to clarify unfortunate comments, using untrue assumptions that were made about our Delaware County Sheriff without knowing his excellent character and …
Police
DELHI - Autumn Transue, 30, Oneonta, was sentenced to 1 1/3 - 3 years in prison after admitting to a violation of probation in Delaware County Court, Monday, Sept. 9. Transue was sentenced to …
DELHI - A Margaretville man, Lyman G. McCann, 51, pleaded innocent to a five count indictment in Delaware County Court, Monday, Sept. 9. McCann is charged with two counts of second-degree …
DELHI - Kim Kraemer , 51, Margaretville, was sentenced to five years probation on a driving while ability impaired by a combination of drugs and alcohol, in Delaware County Court, Monday, Sept. 9. …
DELHI - Philip T. Albergo , 41, of Delhi, pleaded not guilty to a one count indictment filed by the Delaware County Grand Jury, Sept. 5, charging him with third-degree criminal mischief. Albergo …
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, September 5, 2024

Walton

Walton Booster Club football starts this weekend on Saturday. Always fun to watch the littles learn. And I have a special cheerleader to go watch. Last week I promoted the varsities, this week …

Sidney-Unadilla

Sidney Sauce and Cross will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 with a free pasta buffet style dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the basement of the First United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street. This will be …

Middletown

That’s it! Summer’s over. While the calendar will loan us another couple weeks before fall actually arrives, everyone’s back in school this week and the “lazy, hazy, crazy …

Franklin

I’ve found this summer to be relatively bug free, until now. It’s as if the mosquitoes have saved up their appetites for late summer feasts. Here’s what’s happening in …
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