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WALTON - We can expect showers and rainy weather beginning Wednesday, Frank says.  
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Video: Walton water system improvements

WALTON - Walton trustees heard water project updates from Delaware Engineering's Bill Brown, Monday, May 6; including plans for water line excavation and a lead pipe survey, among other work.

Colchester receives $91K grant for comp plan update

DOWNSVILLE - The town of Colchester was awarded a $91,000 grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to update the town’s comprehensive plan, Supervisor Art …

Bassett Healthcare welcomes K-9

COOPERSTOWN - Bassett Healthcare Network welcomed a new K-9 unit to its security team April 1. Dank, a 17-month-old German shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix, began his duties as the newest member of …

Beta Sigma Phi chapter presents First Lady award

SIDNEY-   The Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter held its First Lady of the Year reception Saturday, May 4 at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. The 2024 honor was presented to Elaine Reed …

Demolished

The former ENA Auto building, located adjacent to Delhi’s Hoyt Park, behind Sunoco/Country Store on Bridge Street/state Route 28, was demolished last week.

Supervisors to fund bridge projects

DELHI - Delaware County supervisors are expected to authorize the Department of Public Works (DPW) to enter into contract for federal and state reimbursements and fund up-front costs of two bridge …
Sports

Varsity boys baseball (5 league games) Gilboa/Windham 5-0 11-2 SKCS 4-1 7-3 Charlotte Valley 2-2 3-8 Jefferson/Stamford 1-3 3-7 Margaretville 1-4 1-5 Roxbury 1-4 …

HANCOCK - Deposit-Hancock varsity baseball defeated Unatego-Franklin, 1-0, in MAC League play, Monday, May 6. The match-up finished a rained-out game from last week.
SIDNEY - Sidney varsity softball defeated Oxford, 13-0, Monday, May 6. Sidney’s Ava Cirigliano stuck out her 500th batter during the game with 14 strike-outs, allowing one hit. …
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 …
MARGARETVILLE - Two dozen parents, staffers and community members turned out Wednesday, April 24, to hear Margaretville Central School officials outline items in a strategic plan adopted by the board …
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.
Arts & Entertainment

Margaretville is no stranger to disaster; fires and floods have periodically taken a toll on the village, changing its appearance, its makeup and its vibe. The Historical Society of the Town of …

“An Enchanting Spring Brunch” will be held Saturday, May 18 at The Butternut Valley Grange Hall, 7 Bloom Street, Gilbertsville. The afternoon event will start at 1 p.m. with brunch …
The Roxbury Arts Group has announced an open call for performers for the 2024 Headwaters Music and Arts Festival. The annual street party features local musicians, artists and performers to …
A new exhibition of fiber art works by Anne Gohorel, Fred Nelson, Maryanne Neuber, Kimberly Whritner and Bobbi Goldman will open Saturday, May 18 at MURAL Art Gallery in Hobart and run through …
Obituaries
Letter to the Editor: Terrorists among us
Hmmm. When I read Carla Nordstrom’s letter in the April 25 edition chiding us for not welcoming the illegals swarming across our …
Robert J. Gorshack
Robert J. Gorshack, 83, of Deposit died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich. He was born on June 14, 1940 in …
Lillian B. Breen
Lillian B. Breen (Lilly), 92, died peacefully in her home in Delhi on April 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was …
Real Estate Transactions
April 24-30, 2024 real estate transaction report.
Outdoor Life
The New Kingston Valley Association sponsored a group hike Saturday, May 4. The hike was organized by Dan and Tanya Pulver of New Kingston and attended by 12 people from towns as far away as Hancock. …
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 …
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 - Delaware County supervisors will adopt a resolution Wednesday, May 8, recognizing police officers throughout the county for Police Officers’ Week, May 12 - 18. Annually, May 15 …
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 …
Our Community Columns

Colchester

Hello friends, what glorious weather we have been having in beautiful Colchester. The migrating birds are making their return to visit bird feeders and excite bird watchers of all ages. Blossoming …

Delhi

Happy Mothers Day this Sunday, May 5. Last week’s trivia question: On April 26 of what year did Steven Dohanos paint Delhi’s Courthouse Square? It was 1951. His painting featuring …

Franklin

Check the May calendar for the Franklin Central School sports program. Franklin Central School Board of Education meets May 9 at 6 p.m., 26 Institute Street. Greater Franklin Food Pantry …

Masonville

Eleanor Roosevelt: “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it, one must work at it.”  Good luck to college …

Middletown

Wow. What a week last week was. The perfect weather and the dozens of things going on around town let us know that mud season is officially over. If you had any doubts, we can set them to rest by …
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