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Local News Is Disappearing

2,900+ newspapers closed since 2004

Rural communities are losing the connective tissue that enables civic engagement, local commerce, and social cohesion.

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ESSAY • Feb 6, 2026

Returning to the Ground

Boundaries hold as long as consensus does. When they don’t, systems must return to what predates agreement. This essay uses centuries-old boundary markers to explore why re-grounding—not negotiation—becomes necessary under stress.

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Soap with Your Sweetheart

🕐 Feb 14 · 2:00pm 📍 Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 State Hwy. 10, Delhi, NY 13753

Spend an afternoon at the Delaware County Historical Association in Delhi where participants will have the opportunity to make some super simple soap.

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Volume 45, Number 6 - Friday, February 6, 2026

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Japan’s Debt Bomb Is About To Explode And Hit The US

Japan’s economy is flashing warning signs that investors can’t ignore. Bond yields are hitting levels not seen since 1999. Government debt has exploded past $10 trillion. And the Japanese yen has collapsed to multi-decade lows against the US dollar. Japan once looked unstoppable in the 1980s. Today, it’s a case study in debt, demographics, and the limits of

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Schoharie County

Our Home Base

Headquarters
County Seat: Schoharie
Population: ~30,000
Key Towns: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
Economy: Agriculture, Manufacturing

The heart of our operations. Rich agricultural valley with strong community bonds and growing small business sector. We know every main street and understand local business challenges firsthand.

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Delaware County

Western Gateway to the Catskills

County Seat: Delhi
Population: ~44,000
Key Towns: Hancock, Sidney
Economy: Agriculture, Tourism

Home to pristine watersheds, historic covered bridges, and emerging agritourism. Delaware County businesses are capitalizing on proximity to the Delaware River and growing outdoor recreation market.

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Greene County

Northern Peaks and Valley Towns

County Seat: Catskill
Population: ~47,000
Key Towns: Hunter, Windham
Economy: Tourism, Recreation

Famous for Hunter Mountain and Windham ski resorts, plus the historic Hudson River towns. Year-round tourism and growing arts community create diverse business opportunities.

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Ulster County

Hudson Valley Connection

County Seat: Kingston
Population: ~181,000
Key Towns: New Paltz, Woodstock
Economy: Tech, Arts, Tourism

Bridge between Catskills and Hudson Valley with thriving tech sector, renowned arts community, and historic Kingston. Mix of rural and suburban markets offers diverse opportunities.

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