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MCS Student Top Youth Leader

MIDDLEBURGH - Congratulations to Middleburgh high school student Cecilia. Each year, one student is selected to represent MCS at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, a nationally recognized program that empowers young leaders.Photo courtesy 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...

Jan 15, 2026 • 60 views

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Auto Racing News

Tire specialist Jay Castimore demonstrates and explains his method of preparing a tire at the Andy’s Speed Shop racing seminar last Friday night.By Tom CoughlinTo begin your Friday morning, I will start with some very good news for all race fans throughout the racing community. Dirt modified and NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen of Sprakers took some practice laps last week in his No. 44 Halmar-Friesen Racing modified down at the Friendship Speedway in North Carolina in preparation fo...

Jan 15, 2026 • 8 views

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Democratic Candidates Hope for Victory at Middleburgh Forum

Dozens turned out for the Democratic candidate forum Sunday.Janet Tweed discusses her experience Sunday.Mary Finneran speaks about environmental issues during the Sunday event.Thomas Boomhower describes his plans for the area during the Middleburgh forum.Michele Frazier discussed affordability.By Matthew Avitabile MIDDLEBURGH - Several dozen people came to the Middleburgh Community Center Sunday to hear Democratic Party candidates for state office speak on Sunday. Former Middleburgh Town Superv...

Jan 15, 2026 • 61 views

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Community Victory in Central Bridge Feed Mill Opening

By Angela ClapperCENTRAL BRIDGE — Saturday was the day that Dave Fatigate and Duane Spaulding had been dreaming of for a year! January 10, 2026, Central Bridge Feeds LLC opened their doors to the public. I was asked to be there with the Farm Bureau.  Duane and Dave are all about community,  family, friends,  and quality. I was able to be there from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In those few hours, I witnessed many walking in to see the mill, tour the mill, shop and the mill, and offer so many hand...

Jan 15, 2026 • 61 views

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Assembly Candidate Janet Tweed Achieves NYS Public Financing Match

DELHI — Janet Tweed, a Delhi village trustee and candidate for NYS Assembly District 102, announced today that she has received enough donations from district voters to unlock state public campaign financing. “I’m so grateful to the many of you who have put your trust in me to represent you in the New York State Assembly,” Tweed said. “Thank you! If you haven’t yet, I welcome you to join our campaign for healthy people and stronger communities.”The New York State Campaign Financin...

Jan 15, 2026 • 56 views

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Town of Cobleskill Reorganizes for 2026

By; Elizabeth BarrCOBLESKILL — The Organizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cobleskill was held on Monday, January 5 at 2026, 3:00 pm, 378 Mineral Springs Road, Cobleskill, New York with Supervisor Hampel presiding.  The council authorized Supervisor Hampel to sign the Insurance and Rick Management Service Agreement for NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. The Highway Supervisor was authorized to sign the Shared Service Agreement with NYS DOT.The following were appointed to o...

Jan 11, 2026 • 79 views

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Snowmobiling Event for Veterans

By Alexis PencarSCHOHARIE COUNTY — Check out all the resources for Veterans and their families, with this January schedule of events provided by the Schoharie County Veterans’ Dwyer Program. The Veteran Snowmobiling at Thacher Park with Albany County Veterans Service Office is coming up fast on Jan. 18th! Register now!Remember, there are countless resources available for Veterans! You’re never alone! Many of the events provide local social opportunities and others are group activities out...

Jan 11, 2026 • 73 views

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Victorin’s Double-Double Powers Tigers to 72–37 Road Win at UMPI

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team delivered a complete performance on both ends of the floor Monday night, using balanced scoring and relentless defense to earn a decisive 72-37 road victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle inside Wieden Gymnasium.Mady Victorin (Menands, NY) led the way with a strong double-double, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and two steals while shooting 40 percent from the field. Hannah Bonczkowski (Gilbertsville, NY) continued ...

Jan 11, 2026 • 66 views

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Bassett Healthcare Network Welcomes First Baby of 2026

COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare Network’s Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown welcomed its first baby of 2026 on January 1, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.Charlotte Marie was born to Jaimie and Matthew. The family lives in Cobleskill. Both mom and baby are healthy and happy. At birth, Charlotte weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.She is the couple’s first child and she happens to share a birthday with her family’s two dogs, Patches and Poppy.Jaimie works for Bassett...

Jan 9, 2026 • 80 views

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SWEARING IN

Our own Elizabeth Barr got these photos of the swearing in Ceremony on January 1st. Sheriff, Albro Fancher, Michele Price, Schoharie County Treasurer, Christopher Luhr, District Attorney and Ryan McAllister, Schoharie County Judge. 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 rea...

Jan 9, 2026 • 85 views

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Santa’s Little Helper? Or a Little Angel?

By Diane DobryCOBLESKILL — Someone has been leaving small bags of inspirational gifts and notes almost every day around Main Street in Cobleskill, offering words of encouragement for whomever may find and claim them.  Some gifts are key rings, others may be snowflake-shaped ornaments, with positive messages such as, “You matter,” and “You’re awesome!” The Secret Santa who prepares these treats is, surprisingly, a 9-year-old homeschooled boy named Joshua Walrath, whose mother Holly ...

Jan 9, 2026 • 68 views

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Catskills Film Screening Sparks Debate Over NYC Water, Energy, and Land Use

ONEONTA — A nearly sold-out public screening in Oneonta is drawing attention for tackling a subject most New Yorkers have never been told is changing: a shift in how New York City plans to use the Catskills once water filtration becomes inevitable.On January 17, the New York Energy Alliance will host the world premiere of Unfiltered: New York’s Watershed Battle at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center in Oneonta, followed by a live, in-person discussion on water, energy, land use, and...

Jan 9, 2026 • 87 views