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Delhi 2025-26 village budget contains a 2% tax increase

DELHI - Following a no comment public hearing, Delhi trustees unanimously adopted the 2025-26 village budget with a 2% property tax rate increase, and a 5% increase in water, sewer, and capital fees, …

Planning, Permits, and Paperwork

DELHI - At a March 18 Delaware County Planning Committee meeting, Planning Director Shelly Johnson-Bennett detailed ongoing hurdles and advancements in several key projects, including the Sidney FEMA …

‘Dangerous’ Downsville intersection tops Colchester agenda

COLCHESTER - The intersection of Knox and Montgomery avenues in Downsville has raised residential concerns for years. Residents cite the high, extended bank of the property on the corner of …

Daycare costs increase, DSS grapples with fickle federal funding

DELHI - Delaware County Department of Social Services (DSS) Committee members discussed revised federal daycare funding and monthly program and services statistics, among other business, during their …

Farms, Fields, and Future: Bold Bid for Agricultural Innovation

DELHI — As the push for renewable energy and climate-conscious agriculture gains momentum, Delaware County officials and farmers are taking a proactive stance in shaping the future of their …

DelCo Tax Map Conversion and Grant Initiatives

DELHI - Delaware County Planning has secured approval to use a portion of its ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant for an implementation project to convert its tax mapping system to ArcPro, Shelly …
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Sports

Stamford/Richmondville defeated Sidney 1134-25X to 1007-10X in the Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League for the week ending March 14. High scores for Stamford/Richmondville were: Bruce …

Boys 1st Team: Charlotte Valley – Cole Whitbeck; Gilboa Conesville/Roxbury – Cody Ciaravino; Jefferson/Stamford – Patrick Terk, Gavin Van Etten; Margaretville – Hunter …
1st Team Girls : Piper Cohane, Windham; Gianna Garzone, Windham; Erin Klein, Windham 1st Team Boys : Wiliam Schneider, HTC; Chase Norwick, Margaretville; Devin Schlosser, WIndham 2nd Team …
Varsity Boys Basketball Charlotte Valley – Caleb Marino; Gilboa Conesville – John DeWitt; Hunter Tannersville – Donovan Garcia; Jefferson – Patrick Terk; Margaretville …
Varsity boys basketball (6 league games) Margaretville                           6-0             …
Academics

DELHI - The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Region recently recognized SUNY Delhi’s Student Life Division with four awards for creativity, innovation, and appeal …

The new district formed when voters in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School districts approved a merger has its official name. On March 18, the board of education approved Rockland …
Administration at Walton Central School has released its fifth marking period honor rolls for the O’Neill High School. Superintendent’s list students achieve averages of 95%-100%. …
Hartwick College congratulates approximately 425 students who were named to the fall 2024 dean’s list. Making the dean’s list indicated excellence in academic work. To qualify, students …
DELHI - SUNY Delhi will host a spring open house event for prospective students and their families Saturday, March 29, on the college campus. Open house is an opportunity to get to know the SUNY …
Arts & Entertainment

The Franklin Stage Company (FSC), Delaware County’s renowned professional summer theater, has been awarded a Support for Artists Grant for the commission of a new play titled The Civilities, …

The BUSHEL Exhibition called ‘Translations’ will open Saturday, March 22 at 106 Main Street, Delhi. The opening reception and party hours are 3 - 6 p.m. This is a group exhibition …
Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have a chance to stock their shelves at the Unadilla Public Library’s Spring Book Sale on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 193 Main …
“Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers,” Byron Caldwell Smith WALTON - With spring officially here, the gloomy winter skies …
As Hamden prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the town’s Bicentennial Committee has announced a weekend of festivities set for July 12 and 13, featuring a grand parade, a bustling town …
Obituaries
 Elinor Brink
Elinor Jean (Monroe) Brink, 97, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. She was surrounded by family at Watson …
Alan Klindt
Alan Wayne Klindt passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He was 78 years old. He is …
Joyce Manning
Joyce Sanderson Manning passed away March 5, 2025. Born the second daughter of William and Ida (Edwards) Sanderson Feb. 4, 1943 in …

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Weather Words
“Going back to last Wednesday, March 12, we had clouds in the afternoon, but it was 47 degrees. Normal this time of the year is 36 to 38 degrees - so, there we are - above normal. Thursday, …
Outdoor Life
Hiking, fishing, hunting, trapping and boating are allowed on some of New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (NYC DEP) watershed lands that are marked with DEP signs stating …
For over two decades, the Catskill Mountain Club has championed outdoor recreation, offering free, member-led excursions through the region’s rugged terrain. This spring, the grassroots …
In the backcountry, what hikers leave behind matters. Human waste, if not properly handled, can pose health risks, contaminate drinking water, and degrade the outdoor experience. As more people …
Adirondack Mountain Club Susquehanna Chapter announces the following lineup of April hikes:  • April 1 hike, Homer Folks Forest, Oneonta - Jendy Murphy 518-605-5642 • April 8 …
Opinion
In regard the Democrats’ cry-baby fest held in Delhi last week, think of how we Republicans felt as our country was impacted by an influx of undocumented migrants from all over the globe, as …
I am deeply concerned about what is happening in our country and feel I must respond. Rather than giving my opinions, I ask that you listen directly to a much more qualified individual. Please …
Letters to the editor
With this letter I apologize to my children and to their children for the current state of our nation and the effects it will ave on our nation’s future. I grew up in a nation that was filled …
Kudos to The Walton Library for providing a learning place dominated by play and sensory experience - the only way that preschoolers learn. No flashcards for abstract symbols (a-apple).” …
Police
Delaware County Sheriff Office Luke Van-Unen , 48, Andes, was arrested March 12 and charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving whil eintoxicated, failure to keep right and moving …
DELHI — A routine arraignment turned into an unusual legal and logistical tangle on March 8 and 9, when an inmate who was ordered held on bail was instead released after the Delaware County …
DELHI - A South New Berlin man was sentenced to four years in prison to be followed by two years parole in Delaware County Court Tuesday, March 18. Thomas A. Stanley , 45, was sentenced …
DELHI — Gage S. Pankiewicz , 24, of Walton, was sentenced to five years of probation in Delaware County Court on Tuesday, March 18, under a deal that could see his felony conviction reduced if …
Real Estate Transactions
March 4-10, 2025 real estate transaction report.
Money Matters
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Weddings are well-known as costly affairs, even for couples who opt for more laid back ceremonies and receptions as opposed to lavish …
Money Matters
2025 tax filing season is underway; taxpayers have many options for help
IR-2025-18, Jan. 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season today and is accepting …
Top Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season
(StatePoint) The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their …
Financial strategies to consider as retirement draws near
Freedom is often cited as a benefit of retirement. Many professionals look forward to the day when they retire and have more free time …
Our Community Columns

Looking Back, March 20, 2025

Middletown

Ah spring. It’s always great when it arrives but after the long, hard winter we had, this one is even better than usual. Barbara Mellon Kolb, a hardy Catskillian, shared last week that even …

Walton Pathfinders: The Women of Early Walton

March is designated as Women’s History Month. I would like to bring attention to those women who had the courage and stamina to lay the foundation for today’s successes. To the wives, …

Walton

First day of spring today, but on Sunday as I wrote this column there was a terrible thunderstorm. That’s not the weather I’m waiting for. I’m ready for sunshine and warm weather so …

Sidney/Unadilla

Sidney The Sidney Rotary Club will meet Friday, March 21 at noon at 139 West Main Street, St. Luke’s Church. William Roche will present the program on the upcoming summer series sponsored …
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