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Double Assessments and Increasing Sales Tax on Agenda for DelCo Finance Committee

DELHI – Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Delaware County Finance Committee navigated property assessment errors and sales tax revenue updates, among other business. Chaired by Kortright Supervisor …

Accessibility, New Amenities Highlight Revised Delhi Pool Renovation Plan

DELHI - Plans for improvements to the Delhi swimming pool are moving forward, with a revised site layout incorporating accessibility requirements, grading changes and additional amenities, Delaware …

Water Infrastructure Dominates Middletown Council Meeting as Board Tackles Budget, Solar Law, and Local Upgrades

MIDDLETOWN — Water infrastructure planning and operation dominated discussions at the most recent Middletown Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as officials balanced long-term utility …

Middletown Approves $4.88M 2027 Budget Following Public Hearing

MARGARETVILLE - Middletown council members opened their public hearing on the town’s preliminary budget on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when Town Clerk Sarah Hubbell read the official hearing notice. The …

Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave: Walton Honors Veterans With Parade, Ceremony

WALTON - The Truman C. Toby American Legion Post 32 Walton and Frank Mead Eells Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 270 celebrated Veterans Day with a parade in Walton on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The …

Colchester Approves Variable Fuel Pricing

COOKS FALLS - Colchester council members approved variable fuel pricing for the town’s fuel accounts and adopted an amended preliminary 2027 budget during its Nov. 4 meeting, as officials discussed …
Sports
Sporterrifle League

In Match 8 of the New York State Sporterrifle League, Delhi lost to Burlington Flats 1412 to 1385. Top shooters for Delhi were Garrett Fitch 286, Kevin Gutliph 280, Bryan Fitch Jr 274, Kristy Fitch …

Varsity Boys Soccer (5 league games) Gilboa Conesville/Roxbury                     5-0     13-3-1 HTC         …
The Delaware League has announced its 2026-27 Varsity Girls Soccer All-Star selections, recognizing players from across the league for their performances during the season. Charlotte …
The Delaware League has announced its 2026-27 varsity boys golf all-star selections, recognizing players from eight area programs for their performances during the season. The first team …
ENDICOTT - A strong offensive performance and a defense that limited big plays carried Delhi to a 49-14 victory over Deposit/Hancock on Saturday, Nov. 7. Delaware Academy scored 14 points in the …
Academics
Walton Board of Ed Meets Nov. 17

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Walton Central School Board of Education room located in the O’Neill High School. Regular …

There will be a Walton CSD 2026 Capital Project Public Forum for Q&A on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the O’Neill High School auditorium.
Delaware Opportunities staff attended the 41st Annual Youth Awards Banquet to celebrate the outstanding youth and youth workers making a difference in our community. Delaware Opportunities Board …
The Roscoe Central School Class of 1963 gathered Sept. 25-27, 2026, for its 63rd class reunion, with a weekend of get-togethers in Roscoe. Festivities began Friday with a buffet at the Courtyard, …
The DCMO BOCES School Lunch Management team was honored at an event in Binghamton Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Rural Health Network of South Central New York held its annual Rural Health Awards celebration, …
Arts & Entertainment
Margaretville to Celebrate Holiday Season With Shopping, Parade of Lights

MARGARETVILLE — Margaretville will welcome the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 28, with an afternoon of shopping, a Holiday Parade of Lights and a community tree-lighting celebration. The …

The community is invited to enjoy a free meal at the Share the Bounty dinner Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, 15 Liberty St. Hosted by Knights of Columbus …
STAMFORD — With winter settling in, the Headwaters Arts Center is offering a creative way to brighten the season: turning everyday materials into handmade jewelry. The center will host a …
MARGARETVILLE - Highlighting a robust financial standing and a packed calendar of community programming, the Historical Society of Middletown (HSM) celebrated another successful year during its …
Fans of traditional bluegrass, gospel and old country music can enjoy an evening of live music when the Cedar Ridge Bluegrass Band performs Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, 15 …
Obituaries
Walter Ray Jerauld
Walter Ray Jerauld is once again in the loving arms of his beloved parents, Kenneth and Mary (Hoppe) Jerauld. Born Nov. 19, 1944, …
Susan Earl
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Earl, 63, a beloved wife, sister friend, and cherished member of the …
Fredrick E. Winters
Fredrick E. Winters, 81, passed away on Nov. 1, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and memories that will last a …
Brian E. Robinson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. …
Donald L. Tompkins
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald L. Tompkins, who left us Oct. 27, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born …
Weather Words
“For four days after you read my article last week, we had some incredible temperatures out there. Remembering that our normal temperature should be 47 for our high, we had 73, 64, 68, 58. I mean, …
Outdoor Life
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Catskill Mountains this month with a series of free, member-led hikes organized by the Catskill Mountain Club. The nonprofit, grassroots organization has been …
New York conducted a Trout Stream Access Verification Project from 2022 through 2025 to ensure that trout raised with public funds are only stocked into stream reaches where public access is …
In 2021, DEC began a study to see if more conservative harvest regulations on 15 waters would lead to better opportunities to catch larger sunfish (bluegill and pumpkinseed) and crappie. The effects …
The Catskill Mountain Club (CMC) presented its Leadership Award to the Susquehanna ADK Chapter at its Annual Dinner. CMC Executive Director, Peter Manning, told the story of the ADK Chapter …
Opinion
In the case of The Reporter vs. The Delaware County Board of Supervisors I am glad to see an outcome that upholds the sacredness of freedom of the press as enshrined in the First Amendment to the US …
To our readers, We are writing to share important news about The Reporter and explain why the outcome matters to all of us. For years, you’ve heard pieces of the dispute between The …
Letters to the editor
The recent settlement of the lawsuit involving Decker Advertising, publisher of The Reporter, and Delaware County provides an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between government, the press, …
We need to vote……………that comes first. How we vote is just as critical. Please consider that we have had seven elected representatives to Congress out of 26, all Republicans. They have …
Police
COOKS FALLS - Questions about neighborhood safety, police patrols and the use of surveillance cameras prompted discussion at the Colchester Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, where Police Chief …
WALTON - Walton council members approved an agreement with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to provide security services at Town Hall, taking a step toward addressing concerns about courthouse …
Sidney Police Department Amber M. Astrologo, 36, Sidney, was arrested Oct. 13 and charged with petit larceny. Justin L. Cody, 40, Sidney, was arrested Oct. 17 and charged with aggravated …
DELHI - The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received recognition for the successful reaccreditation of its jail facility during the Delaware County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, …
Real Estate Transactions
November 3-9, 2026 real estate transaction report. To view enlarged image, click here.
October 27 - November 2, 2026 real estate transaction reports. To view enlarged image, click here.
Our Community Columns

The Pastor's Pen: The Schwan Man - Holy Spirit filled moments

I was heading to dinner at a friend’s house—members of my small group. As a group, we had committed to praying for the people God placed in our paths. That evening, just as I arrived, their …

Looking Back, November 12, 2026

Delhi

Last week’s trivia question was when will the next round of Hometown Heroes banners go up? The banners on display right now and any new applications received before the end of April will go up …

Walton

There will be another meeting at WCS to discuss putting up the capital project vote again on Thursday, Nov 12 at 6 p.m. at the high school. Come out to hear the new proposition and see if there are …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Rotary Club of Sidney will have a meeting on Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at noon with a light lunch. All Rotarians and guests welcome. Meeting at St. Luke’s Church, 139 West Main …
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