The March 17, 2023 cover of The Mountain Eagle (“County: ‘No Confidence’ in Walton Reporter) is deeply disturbing for several reasons — but not about The Reporter . Here is a … more

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the U.S., but there has been improvement. Since 2005, deaths have dropped nearly 3% per year. However, the decreases are mainly … more

Can everyone on Earth live as abundantly as the people of Delaware County live? Globally, accumulated wealth reached an all-time high of $416.3 trillion in 2020. How is this all-time galactic … more

On Monday, Feb. 13, after three members of the Friends of the Fire Tower Board (accompanied by dozens of supporters) presented strong supporting statements, the Delhi town council voted 3-2 against … more

It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of the Central Region wants to share some important and alarming information.   In New York, Black women are … more

Nearly 45% of Americans make New Year resolutions, according to statistics. The most common New Year resolutions are: to exercise more; lose weight; get organized; learn a new skill or hobby; live … more

New York State Senator Peter Oberacker, on Dec. 20, condemned the newly-introduced legislation providing a $32,000 pay raise for state legislators. As the people of my senate district try to … more

The use of parking meters to generate revenue is an interesting concept. The use of parking meters to discourage people who work in the village from parking on Main Street is curious. They are really … more

In general, as a matter of logic, I avoid generalizing about large groups of people. However, the current political climate, notably the polarized stances of the parties, warrants an exception. The … more

In the 1940s. Walton school had an athlete who left a mark on the sports he played while there. He had an athletic association with Fran Redmond, another Walton player and is remembered today by Les … more

I’m a long-time voter in Delaware County and also an election administrator at our Board of Elections where we all work collegially and harmoniously. In New York, we’re seeing an outright … more

The Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recommendation to Commissioner of Labor Roberta Reardon to lower the farm laborer overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 is wrong! For months, I have joined … more