Weather Words with Frank Ward

“November went from a month with three record-breaking high temperatures to month that was way too cold and the cold stayed with us. As I’m writing this, Wednesday, Dec. 4, it’s …
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Catskills Commerce: How to Run an Effective ‘12 Days of Deals’

The holiday season is the perfect time for small businesses to engage customers and boost sales. A “12 Days of Deals” campaign is an effective way to generate excitement, attract new …

Clear sidewalks or pay the price: Hamden cracks down on snow removal

HAMDEN - Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield announced at a town council meeting held Dec. 4 that sidewalks in the hamlet must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of a snowstorm. Residents with …

Colchester: Police ride-along request approved

COLCHESTER - Colchester council members met Wednesday, Dec. 4 and authorized an internship through the Colchester Police Department’s ride-along program, discussed HVAC solutions in the court …

DelCo 2024 summer youth employment program a success, director says

DELHI - “Once again, we’ve had a very successful summer program,” said Delaware County Office of Employment and Training Clerk Anne Aikens, of the 2024 summer youth employment …

Home rule: Court smacks down election law change, 2025 election terms unclear

DELHI - Delaware County Legislative Committee members discussed a possible change to terms of local offices and persistent staffing issues in the public defender’s office Wednesday, Dec. 4. …

The Dairy Behind the Dishes

WALTON - In a delicious fusion of education and agriculture, Jessica Backus-Foster’s Foods 1 and Cultural Foods classes at Walton Central School took a field trip on Dec. 5 to ByeBrook Farm in Bloomville
Sports

DELHI — The Unatego girls’ varsity basketball team put up a strong fight but fell to Greenwich, 40-30, on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the second round of the Dick Alwine Tournament at Delaware …

HANCOCK — Behind an outstanding performance from tournament MVP Blake Fortunato, the Deposit-Hancock Eagles defeated the Morris Mustangs 69-63 on Saturday, Dec. 7, to win the D-H Tip-Off …
ONEONTA — Delaware Academy’s boys’ varsity basketball team rebounded impressively from their opening-round loss to defeat to Oneonta in a win over Schalmont 59-31 on Saturday, Dec. …
DELHI — The Cooperstown girls’ varsity basketball team secured a 45-31 victory over Delaware Academy on Saturday, Dec. 7, during the second round of the Dick Alwine Tournament at Delhi. …
Academics

DELHI - SUNY Delhi announced that Dr. David Brower has been appointed as the college’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, following a national search and a year of distinguished …

ONEONTA - Twenty-six SUNY Oneonta students were involved in the Theatre Department’s production of “The Tempest,” the final production of the fall 2024 semester. “The …
WALTON - During a Walton trustee meeting held Monday, Dec. 2, Trustee Eric Northrup presented a petition signed by 70 residents in support of installing a crosswalk, or other measures for safe …
MARGARETVILLE - Taxpayers in the Margaretville Central School District will be asked to approve expenditures of more than $8 million in a building project vote scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10. The …
Arts & Entertainment

Share the Bounty, a free community Christmas meal, will be held Dec. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 104 River Street, Sidney. The traditional Christmas dinner meal will be prepared and served by …

NEW KINGSTON — The New Kingston Valley Association (NKVA) brought holiday cheer to life with a lively holiday party on Saturday, Dec. 7. The celebration drew nearly 60 attendees of all ages for …
MARGARETVILLE - In two emotional performances last weekend, the Community Chorale of the Catskills delivered its 50th Anniversary concerts as a tribute to the late Richard Tucker, whose vision and …
Continuing the tradition of more than a quarter century, A Hometown Christmas Concert will return to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Arrive early for best …
Obituaries
James Robert Thomson
James Robert (Jim) Thomson, 78, of Delhi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, following a brief …
Martin Thomas Liddle
Martin Thomas Liddle, 75, of Andes, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born August …
Marie H. Card
Marie H. Card, 93, passed away on Dec. 5, 2024, at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville. Marie was born on July …
Real Estate Transactions
November 25 - December 2, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
Feeling overwhelmed by all the different packaging materials that arrive with your deliveries? You’re not alone. Navigating what can and can’t be recycled can be confusing. Here’s a …
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that online renewals for the 2025 Empire Pass are now available through March 31, 2025. By renewing online, …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 4 is seeking volunteers to participate in DEC’s Winter Raptor Survey. The survey is designed to identify habitats used by …
The annual Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere. This will be our local Audubon Chapter’s 56th year of …
Opinion
Lord Hear My Prayer: May those who voted for Trump personally experience the effect of their actions. They who expect joy, prosperity and freedom ought to feel blessed by my prayer. …
Several years ago the Board of Elections in Delaware County was moved from its location on Gallant Ave., several blocks closer to the center of the village of Delhi. Its previous location was between …
Letters to the editor
If the issue with the sales tax revenue is with the amount necessary for the solid waste facility, perhaps the wording of the resolution should put everyone’s’ mind to rest. For …
In five minutes it will be time to join a meeting that makes me happy in a room I have attended for 2 years. I feel comfortable there. There are others like me. There are people I can identify with. …
Police
DELHI - David J. Louden , 52, of Sidney, pleaded guilty to violating the conditions of a July 15 probation sentencing by possessing alcohol in November 2024 in exchange for a 364 day jail sentence, …
DELHI — Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith requested Darl R. Ellis Jr ., 35, of Deposit, charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree …
DELHI - District Attorney Shawn Smith offered a plea deal to New Jersey resident Antoine K. Laporte, 39, in Delaware County Court, Monday, Dec. 9. The agreement, if accepted, which would dispose of a …
Delhi Police Department Ronald O. Morse, 91, Delhi, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Morse was issued a traffic summons to …
Our Community Columns

Walton

Well, Santa has come to town, we got to Spend the Day in Walton and the Delaware River Stage Company put on their annual Christmas show. Christmas season is officially here. Now it’s time for …

Sidney-Unadilla

Sidney Lillie Koenig is celebrating her 100 birthday Dec. 19. The family is having an open house in her honor Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 139 West …

Pastor's Pen: Hope

A man served in the Navy many years. He had been home on leave and he received orders the air craft carrier was being called to active duty. He boarded the ship and stood on the deck and waved …

Middletown

The holiday season is passing too quickly, as it always does. Tonight, Thursday, Dec. 12, MCS middle and high school students will present the annual winter concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. …

Delhi

Last week’s trivia question: What day do the area snowmobile trails open? Be respectful and stay off the trails until they open Thursday, Jan. 2. Due to hunting season, the trails are not open …
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