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Local SPTO Hosts Trick or Trunk in Tannersville

Article and Photos By Max OppenTANNERSVILLE – The annual Trick or Trunk took place in the Village of Tannersville last Friday despite the nasty weather. It was a dark and stormy night on All Hallows' Eve in the Village, with gusts of wind between 35 and 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Although intense rainstorms were forecast, the mountaintop was spared during the event.The Trick or Trunk tradition began in 2014, and was originally held at the Town of Hunter Town Hall before...

Nov 6, 2025 • 139 views

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Titus Geology Walk A Success

 Saturday, November 1st, was a busy day for geologist and Mountain Eagle columnist Robert Titus. He did a morning geology walk at Clermont, the old Livington family home on the east side of the Hudson River. Then in the afternoon he ran two geology walks at Spiral House Park in Saugerties.  Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continue...

Nov 6, 2025 • 142 views

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Around the Mountain with LJ James - Grey Horse Farms, Stall Or Treat (With Real Live Unicorn!)

CAIRO — One of my favorite things that has become big in recent years leading up to Halloween is "Trunk or Treats". They are a great way to get the kids (and me) all excited as Halloween draws near. I have taken my nieces to a bunch of them this year. When I heard "Grey Horse Farms" 418 Sunside Rd, in Cairo was having a "Stall or Treat" with horses in costumes, I knew it was something we had to check out. We were not disappointed. The event had horses dressed up in costumes, such as Bathorse...

Nov 6, 2025 • 151 views

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Republicans Win Key Races

By Michael RyanMOUNTAINTOP - Clear mandates were delivered in the town supervisor races in Jewett and Windham where the Republican Party continues to dominate the political scene.Otherwise, only one of the other six mountaintop towns, Prattsville, had any suspense while all candidates in Ashland, Hunter and Lexington were unopposed.       JEWETT“The people have spoken,” said Jewett town supervisor Greg Kroyer after handily defeating write-in hopeful John Pumilia despite an unusual and sud...

Nov 6, 2025 • 138 views

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"Keys" to Success at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh elementary school fourth students are learning some “keys” to success. They are mastering keyboarding skills in the library with focus and fun. Accuracy, speed and smiles all around.Photos courtesy of Middleburgh Central School. Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreci...

Nov 6, 2025 • 139 views

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Local History at the Old Stone Fort - Voting Machine & Upper Fort Illustration

Voting Machine, circa 1925In Honor of Election DayThis nearly 100-year-old voting machine was made by the Automatic Registering Machine Corporation of Jamestown, NY, and used in Schoharie County until the 1960s. It now resides in our Jackson Law Office exhibit and was sent to us by the Old Stone Fort’s own Clay Edmunds.The machine lists four parties, Republican, Democratic, Independence, and Conservative. Voters cast their ballots by moving the wooden handle to the right, making their selectio...

Nov 6, 2025 • 154 views

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A Knight at the Theater at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Come to Middleburgh high school for a Knight at the Theater featuring talented students on Friday, November 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium – doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy:* The Board by Laverne Kehr.* Five-Minute Two Character Comedy Sketches by Tim Mogford.* Not My Cup of Tea by A.F. Groff.Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens.All performances are produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colora...

Nov 6, 2025 • 156 views

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Auto Racing News

By Tom CoughlinThis weekend, all eyes are on the 64th annual Eastern States Weekend at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, which runs from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26.Action continues tonight, Friday, Oct. 24, with the Sportsman Eastern States-50, alongside big block modified time trials and heat races, plus 358-modified heat races. Hot laps start at 1 p.m. Saturday will offer the 358-modified Eastern States-100, plus the NEWS New England Wingless Sprints and big b...

Nov 6, 2025

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County Planning Commission Recommends Approval on Mainbridge Project

Project Engineer Christopher Knox gives a presentation on the Mainbridge project to the Schoharie County Planning Commission. Photo by Chris English.By Chris EnglishSCHOHARIE COUNTY — An ambitious commercial/residential development in the Village of Schoharie has gotten the blessing of the County Planning Commission.At its Monday night, Nov. 3 meeting, the PC unanimously recommended approval of a site plan, subdivision and rezoning needed for the Mainbridge Project at 218 Main Street. It invol...

Nov 6, 2025 • 150 views

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Day of the Dead at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh high school Spanish 2 and 3 students last week learned about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) traditions and worked together to create a colorful classroom ofrenda and displays to honor loved ones. Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreciate all the support our reader...

Nov 6, 2025 • 152 views

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Faulkner Wins Gilboa Town Justice Race; Blenheim Incumbents Re-elected

GILBOA – Michael Faulkner won the contested race for Town Justice in Gilboa, while all candidates in Blenheim ran unopposed, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's general election.In the Town of Gilboa's only contested race, Faulkner, running on the Republican line, defeated Democratic candidate Patrice Hallock for Town Justice, securing 57.0% of the vote to Hallock's 43.0%.All other positions in Gilboa were unopposed. Alicia Terry (REP, CON) was re-elected Supervisor with 99.5% of th...

Nov 6, 2025 • 131 views

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Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett

The communities of Gilboa and Conesville were saddened to learn that Gary Ramundo had passed away. Sincere condolences to his wife Kathy and family. We will keep all of you in prayer.I was so excited one day this past week when I looked toward my lake. There, perched on one of the limbs of a dead tree laying in the water, was a huge Bald Eagle. I got the binoculars out and walked across the road behind the garage. There I stood watching it for almost an hour.  He was keeping a close eye on the ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 6 views