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County Newspaper Designation & Attorney Nomination Contested - Merrill Retains Budget Officer Position, County Organises for 2026

Bovina Supervisor Tina Molè is sworn in as supervisor chair by County Clerk Haley Gransbury.By Mary A. CrisafulliDELHI - Delaware County Supervisors met for the first time in 2026, with two new faces on the board and a few contested designations. They are officially organised for the year. All supervisors were present at the meeting.County AttorneyThe reappointment of County Attorney Amy Merklin and the designation of the two newspapers, though ultimately approved, were opposed.Delhi Supervisor...

Jan 9, 2026 • 73 views

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Delaware County Seeks Tourism Applications

DELHI — The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant Program. This program will fund projects that seek to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry.Applications Deadline – Friday, February 27, 2026Mail to: Delaware County Department of Economic DevelopmentOne Courthouse Square, Suite 4Delhi, New York 13753Must be postmarked by 5:00 PM on February 27, 2026 for consi...

Jan 9, 2026 • 70 views

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Man, Dogs Found in Stolen Vehicle

MARGARETVILLE — On January 5, 2026, at approximately 10:54 p.m., New York State Police at Margaretville arrested Jason Omar Alicea, 26 of New York for the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree.  A Trooper observed a vehicle speeding and initiated a traffic stop on Delhi Drive in the town of Delhi.  The Trooper was able to determine that the vehicle was reported stolen to the NYPD.  Alicea was arrested and transported to SP Margaretville.  Two do...

Jan 9, 2026 • 78 views

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New Grant Program to Support Innovative Farm Equipment and Technology in the NYC Watershed

WALTON  — The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) is launching a one-time competitive grant program that will provide $1.35 million in funding directly to farms for innovative equipment and technology that improve air and/or water quality and enhance farm viability.The Agricultural Environmental Innovation Demonstration Program (AEIDP) is funded by the Office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James, in coordination with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, stemming from...

Jan 9, 2026 • 74 views

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Middletown Man Arrested on Warrant

DELHI — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced a Middletown man was arrested on an arrest warrant.  On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, Deputies responded to an investigation in Town of Middletown involving a child. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that 36-year-old Ariel Devers of Middletown, New York had endangered the welfare of a child.  On September 30th, 2025, an arrest warrant was issued for Devers by the Town of Middletown Court for Endangering the Welfare of a Child. O...

Jan 9, 2026 • 73 views

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Sheriff’s Office Donates $2,500 in Toys to Delaware Opportunities

DELHI — The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the donation of $2,500 worth of toys to Delaware Opportunities, made possible through the enthusiastic participation of agency members in this year’s Double Down December fundraiser. Male Corrections Officers, Road Patrol Deputies and staff were encouraged to participate by contributing funds (in advance) in exchange for the opportunity to grow beards, and other facial hair and participating female Correction Officers were ...

Dec 14, 2025 • 239 views

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Roxbury: Tax Increase Questioned, Transfer Station Process Reviewed

By Mary A. CrisafulliROXBURY - A member of the public called the recent 6% tax increase for the 2026 budget embarrassing at a board meeting on Dec. 8th. She questioned why the board did not do more to increase revenues throughout the year to avoid such a significant increase.The $4.2 million 2026 budget was adopted in November, with nearly $3 million to be raised through taxes. The total tax levy exceeds $2.7 million, which is approximately $93,992 above the tax cap.The resident scolded the boar...

Dec 14, 2025 • 231 views

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Seasoned Social Club Hosts a Holiday Party

The Seasoned Social Club hosted a wreath-making workshop Monday at Margaretville United Methodist Church, taught by Meganne Balcom of Cody's Sugar Shack in Fleischmanns. From left: Linda Mead, Joan Lawrence-Bauer and Mary McGrane work on their creations.MARGARETVILLE — The Seasoned Social Club of Middletown township will hold a holiday party on Wednesday, December 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Margaretville United Methodist Church’s lower-level dining hall, at 55 Church Street.The party will featu...

Dec 14, 2025 • 277 views

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Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Brings their High Energy Sound to Bearsville Theater

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow performance benefit for United Way this past August. This Friday performing at Bearsville Theater starting at 7 pm.WOODSTOCK — The Bearsville Theater in Woodstock has always carried a sense of musical pilgrimage. Built from Albert Grossman’s original vision of a creative sanctuary in the Catskills, the theater became an anchor in a landscape that shaped American songwriting through artists like Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin. After its rebirth under Lizzie Vann’s stewar...

Dec 14, 2025 • 128 views

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Pine Hill Community Center Marks 25 Years with a Jubilant Celebration

By Robert BrunePINE HILL — Last Saturday’s clear skies and the comfortable late autumn weather seemed to smile on Pine Hill for a milestone in the Catskills. The Pine Hill Community Center celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary, and the main street of this small mountain town was filled with residents and visitors from across Ulster and Delaware Counties. For two and a half decades PHCC has served as a hub for arts and crafts groups, holiday events, live music, community meetings, and winte...

Dec 14, 2025 • 157 views

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Halcott Center Fire Report

Write-up by Robert Brune. Photos courtesy Arkville FD.At 1:15 p.m. on Friday, December 5, Arkville Fire Department was dispatched under automatic mutual aid with the Fleischmanns Fire Department to a working structure fire at 105 Route 3 in Halcott Center. Crews quickly established a water supply and initiated both interior and exterior attacks. Thanks to fast action, and the upstairs bedroom doors being closed, the fire was contained to two second-floor rooms.Multiple departments responded, inc...

Dec 14, 2025 • 128 views

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Whittling Away with Dick Brooks - Letter to Santa

December 2021Dear Santa,Hello Old Friend, how are you and your Queen?  This year has just flown by, it seems only last week I was writing my yearly missive to you and here I am doing it again.  All is well in our little world, no illnesses to speak of in our immediate family, everyone is busy and productive in their own way.  The Princess is a Therapist in Brooklyn and loves it.  She married a fine young man this summer.  We are proud of her and happy to welcome into our family.  The young...

Dec 14, 2025 • 116 views