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Tail-waggin’ Day!

Katherine Mueller, 7, of Delhi, and her months old poodle Teddie, take one of their daily walks in  Delhi, Thursday, May 2.

Sidney: Bassett specialty clinic opens

SIDNEY -   Bassett Healthcare Network has re-opened its specialty clinic at 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney. The clinic is now welcoming patients for appointments in Orthopedics and Podiatry. …

Margaretville Hospital recognized for critical access

MARGARETVILLE -WMCHealth’s Margaretville Hospital was recently recognized as a top critical access hospital by Becker’s Hospital Review for providing quality care to residents of rural …

What’s in your water?

ARKVILLE - “How is it that we send this wonderful surface water down to the city, but our own drinking water, groundwater, is often not so good?” Catskill Water Discovery Center Trustee …

New Kingston clean up day

New Kingston Valley Association held its annual road clean up day Saturday, April 27. More than 20 volunteers covered miles of road throughout the valley. An after party at the home of John Exter and …

Weather Words with Frank Ward

“Friday, April 26 was really cold. We actually started at 20 degrees, but totally sunny skies all day long warmed us up to 62 degrees, with a really high air pressure of 30.40. That 20 …
Sports

WALTON - Walton-Downsville varsity softball was defeated by the Oxford Blackhawks, 16-1, Wednesday, May 1. The Blackhawks kept the Warriors scoreless the first two innings, entering the third …

The Bulldogs Alli Ferrara struck out six batters, had a triple and two RBIs. Oxford’s Lily Marshman struck out three batters.
Varsity boys baseball (5 league games) Gilboa/Windham 4-0 7-2 SKCS 2-1 3-3 Charlotte Valley 2-1 2-5 Margaretville 1-3 1-3 Roxbury 1-3 1-5 Jefferson/Stamford 0-2 1-6 …
DELHI - Delaware Academy Bulldogs varsity baseball fell to the Oxford Blackhawks, 15-11, Monday, April 29. The Bulldogs rallied late in the game but could not close the gap. DA’s Isaac …
Academics

The Walton Central School board of education budget hearing and regular business meeting will be Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the board of education room in the O’Neill High School. Regular …

WALTON - Walton Central School eighth grade student Liam Kane was selected as a winner in an art contest through the Fenimore Museum. His artwork was selected by a panel of a judges as a winner in …
The SUNY Delhi College Council will meet Tuesday, May 7, at 4:30 p.m. in Bush Hall 131. The meeting is open to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
SkillsUSA students from the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus pose in front of the horticulture building on the New York State Fairgrounds last week. They were there for the NYS SkillsUSA Leadership and …
Arts & Entertainment

COLCHESTER - The Colchester Historical will unveil its Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Cat Hollow Maker on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. The marker is at the pull-off at the beginning of the Cat …

The art trail exhibit will consist of eight classic canoe paddle Adirondack style chairs, and new this year - twelve rocking chair versions. The artists have finished painting and decorating the …
MARGARETVILLE - Margaretville’s Longyear Gallery was the site of a three-segment art show opening Saturday, April 27. Interpretations, a solo show of work by Lesley Powell demonstrates a …
Jericho Arts Council (JAC) Gallery Committee in Bainbridge announces Regatta Row’s 10th year. The art trail exhibit will consist of eight classic canoe paddle Adirondack style chairs, and new …
Obituaries
Doris-Renee Wallace Weiner
Doris-Renee (Wallace) Weiner was born on Aug. 1, 1937. She grew up in Walton, a village of 5,000 residents between Roscoe and Oneonta. …
Darryl Houck
Darryl Houck, 67, of Downsville, passed away in the company of his family on April 26, 2024. Darryl is survived by his children …
Linda M. Shepard
Linda M. Shepard, 87, of DeLancey, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at her cherished home in DeLancey. …
Real Estate Transactions
April 24-30, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a new online resource both for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. This tool will …
Trout fishing in Delaware County is not just a pastime - it’s a tradition steeped in history and lore. Flyfishing was birthed in the Catskills and the famed Beaver Kill, Willowemoc and east and …
The Upper Delaware River watershed is an important part of the long and storied history of trout fishing heritage in the Catskills and includes great angling waters like the East Branch, West Branch, …
Opinion
At its last meeting, Delaware County Planning Board recommend that members of the Franklin Town Planning Board further consider their draft of regulations on short-term rentals.   However …
I was overwhelmed reading about the incredible generosity of the residents of Bovina who raised $22,000 to purchase a mechanical CPR compression device ( The Reporter 4/18/24). I do wish, however, …
Letters to the editor
Hmm when I read about people going to the southern border and complaining about the people crossing it, I wonder where their own family came from? I can’t imagine that Sheriff Dumond’s …
Last fall I heard about a professional athlete who sustained an ankle injury while playing on artificial turf. There was speculation that his footwear contributed to his injury. I don’t have …
Police
DELHI - A Kortright couple, Kayla Martin and Nathan Stewart , both 41, appeared in Delaware County Court, Monday, April 29, requesting their guns be returned after withdrawing simultaneously-filed …
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Austin Davis, 34, Unadilla, was arrested April 19 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operator and speed in zone. Davis was issued a …
DELHI - A Kortright couple, Kayla Martin and Nathan Stewart , both 41, appeared in Delaware County Court, Monday, April 29, requesting their guns be returned after withdrawing simultaneously-filed …
DELHI - Donald A. Kern , 34, Walton, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for time served, on a charged of second-degree aggravated harassment as part of a negotiated plea and sentence …
Our Community Columns

Walton

First Friday American Legion Auxiliary dinner May 3: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, coleslaw and desserts for just $12. Serving from 5 p.m. until sold out. Call 607-865-8094 for takeouts. …

Sidney-Unadilla

Sidney Rotary Club will have its annual fundraiser for giving gift certificates to purchase flowers for Mother’s Day. Club members are selling certificates for shopping at S & S Landscaping …

Franklin

First Thursday dinner featuring pulled pork sliders May 2, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 307 Main Street. St. Paul’s continues to offer a monthly community dinner on the …

Delhi

Don’t forget that Bob Giambalvo is starting a walking club to build community spirit, health, and fun. If you are interested in joining the first meeting is Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. starting …

Looking Back, May 2, 2024