Memories of a granddad who passed away when he was only six years old are faded, but family accounts and lore of the man’s larger-than-life persona filled the room as I had the honor of chatting … more

Sidney The Rotary Club of Sidney will meet Friday, Jan. 2 at noon at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, West Main Street. The Salvation Army hands out snacks and sandwiches for those in need … more

Greater Franklin Food Pantry, 574 Main Street, will be open Friday, Jan. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call the food pantry at 607-386-1601 in case of an emergency. The Greater Franklin Food Pantry … more

Happy New Year, Delhi. Wishing you peace and happiness in 2026. There will be a first day hike to Bramley Mountain Thursday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m. Hike the loop trail on Bramley Mountain and … more

Hello friends and Happy New Year. Here we are ready to wipe the slate clean for 2025 and begin again with 2026. Happy times or sad, good times or bad, memories to be filed away, forgiven and … more

Happy New Year, 2026! As we turn the page into another year, the words of the prophet Isaiah ring out with timeless clarity: “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord … more

“Last Tuesday, Dec. 23, we got 3.2 inches worth of snow, which liquefied to 19/100th of an inch worth of liquid. And Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve day, it started at 35 degrees. It never got … more

Be sure to stop at Elijah’s Closet Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26 and 27 - all Christmas items are half price from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Walton Historical Society is officially closed Saturdays … more

Sidney The Salvation Army hands out snacks and sandwiches for those in need every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Iron Pond Antiques, 35 Cartwright Avenue. Share the Bounty Free Christmas … more

I hope you have been able to take time during this holiday season to enjoy time with your family and friends. Last week’s trivia question: What year was the first iron bridge constructed over … more

Hello friends, well, the big day has arrived, and we’re knee deep in wrapping paper and festive bags full of tissue paper with cookie crumbs and hot cocoa mugs all about. Or so the media wants us … more