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12/23/2025

Bainbridge-Guilford girls top Walton/Downsville 56-36 in Monday MAC action.
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12/21/2025

Lots of local action at the 2025 Cuneen Doane Tournament held at Walton on Saturday.
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12/19/2025

🎭✨ See the Magic Before the Curtain Rises ✨🎭
We’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at something special happening in our community. In this video, students at Downsville Central School rehearse for their upcoming musical r***e, Disney’s Dare to Dream — and the excitement is contagious.
Fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade performers will take the stage Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 10 at 2 p.m., bringing decades of beloved Disney songs to life. For many of these students, it’s their very first time performing live — a big step fueled by courage, creativity and community support.
🎟️ Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. If you love local theater, arts education, or simply cheering on young performers, mark your calendar and come out to support them.
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12/19/2025

DOWNSVILLE ✨ Local kids. Big courage. Disney dreams on stage. ✨📽️ 🎶🎤🎼
Our latest feature takes you inside the Downsville Central School auditorium, where fifth-, sixth- — and a few seventh-grade students — are stepping far outside their comfort zones to perform Disney’s “Dare to Dream.” For many, it’s their very first time singing, dancing and acting in front of a live audience — and they’re doing it with heart.
🎭 Performances are Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.
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DOWNSVILLE - In January, the lights will dim in the auditorium at Downsville Central School, and a group of fifth- and sixth-grade students (and a couple of seventh graders too!) will step into a …

12/19/2025

Walton/Downsville boys basketball tops BG in Thursday action.
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12/18/2025

“Safety first,” the judge said — and the case isn’t going away.
A long-running building code case tied to Birdsong Farm returned to Delhi Town Court this week, with a judge pressing for proof of public safety, the prosecutor signaling dwindling patience, and the defendant once again absent.
Our full report details what the court said, why public use of the buildings remains a concern, and what deadlines now loom as the case moves toward motions.
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DELHI - A long-running building code case returned to Delhi Town Court Wednesday, Dec. 17, with a familiar tension laid bare: a judge pressing for proof of public safety, prosecutors signaling waning …

12/18/2025

** COMPLIMENTARY ARTICLE **🔥 On Main Street, a Test of Fire - and of Community 🔥
Photos courtesy of Stamford Fire Department
Smoke rose over Main Street on Wednesday afternoon as a fast-moving structure fire tore through a three-story building at 73 Main Street, displacing three families and a local business - just days before Christmas.
Firefighters were on scene within minutes. Mutual aid poured in from four counties. Neighbors stepped up with food, supplies, warm drinks - and immediate help for those who lost everything.
This is the kind of story that shows how emergency systems work under pressure - and how a community responds when it matters most. Our full report includes detailed on-the-ground reporting from Stamfird Fire Chief Don VanEtten, a breakdown of the multi-agency response, and the voices behind Stamford’s outpouring of support.
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STAMFORD -   Smoke rose over Stamford’s Main Street just after midafternoon Wednesday, Dec. 17, when several passersby called in what would quickly become a major structure fire at 73 Main …

12/17/2025

Another court appearance. New felony allegations. And a case that continues to expand.
A Delhi man already jailed on multiple serious charges was arraigned again - this time accused of criminal contempt and bribing a witness while incarcerated. Prosecutors allege violations of an order of protection and an attempt to interfere with testimony, adding a new layer to an already complex web of felony cases moving through Delaware County courts.
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DELHI - A Delhi man already jailed on other alleged crimes was arraigned Wednesday, Dec. 17, this time on bribery and contempt charges. David W. Gensler , 51, of Delhi, appeared before Justice …

12/17/2025

A close call in Colchester
After a police patrol vehicle was struck while officers were outside their vehicle, Colchester town officials are now weighing whether the cruiser can be repaired or must be replaced. One person was hurt - police were not - and the discussion raised questions about safety, insurance, and the town’s limited police fleet.
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COLCHESTER - At a meeting marked by concern, Colchester council members on Wednesday, Dec. 17, turned their attention to a recent motor vehicle accident that damaged a Colchester Police patrol …

12/16/2025

They Ran Toward the Flames - And Saved a Life
When a volatile call on West Main Street turned into a wall of fire, two Sidney police officers didn’t hesitate. Their actions stopped a deadly situation from becoming a tragedy - and earned one of the department’s highest honors.
The full story details the split-second decisions, the danger inside a burning garage, and why Police Chief Eric Oliver called the outcome potentially “catastrophic.”
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SIDNEY - At a Monday, Dec. 10 ceremony, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver honored two officers whose split-second bravery stopped a volatile encounter from erupting into tragedy. K9 Officer Royce …

12/15/2025

Ceremony Gives Way to Scrutiny in Sidney
Oaths of office opened Sidney’s Dec. 11 town meeting - but pointed public questions arose. From lingering concerns over the town attorney’s abrupt resignation, to calls for clearer accountability and training for elected officials, residents pressed leaders for answers. The meeting also included frank discussion about road safety, costly truck breakdowns, insurance decisions, and the town’s growing liability exposure.
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SIDNEY - Sidney council members regular meeting Dec. 11 began on a positive note with oaths of office taken by Supervisor Eric Wilson and Councilmember Frank Selleck. Both were reelected in November …