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SCS to Promote Family Engagement

By David AvitabileSCHOHARIE - Schoharie Central School administrators are in the process of planning monthly family engagement activities in order to get parents and families more involved in the district.Administrators told board members at their October meeting that they will work with the Schoharie Teachers Association to begin the engagement activities that month. The activities will be for pre-kindergartners through eighth graders from 6 to 7 PM one night a month. They want to get the infor...

Nov 16, 2025 • 100 views

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Skowfoe Reelected in Fulton

FULTON - Incumbent Supervisor Philip Skowfoe defeated a challenge from Rpeublican Maryann Pietromonaco, receiving 278 votes (67.15%) to the challenger's 136 (32.85%). Marcy Sammons and Rebecca Noxon each won seats on the town council with 276 and 284 votes respectively. For a single-seat vacancy, Republican Robert Crosby won with 208 votes to Paul Klohe's 186 votes (52.79-47.21%). Separately, George Sherwood III running under the Republican and Democratic lines won 380 votes. There were no wr...

Nov 16, 2025 • 118 views

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Upcoming Programs at the Conesville Historical Society

CONESVILLE — On Monday, November 17th, Carrie Sutton will be leading a Presentation on the American Legion in Conesville. Join us at 6:00 PM at the Conesville UM Church. A short business meeting will take place after to wrap up the year!We encourage you to bring an item to donate to the food pantry at the church. The food pantry is seeing an increase in need and is running low. Non perishable, unexpired food.On Saturday, November 29th, we will host our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. The Walk/Run b...

Nov 16, 2025 • 99 views

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Veterans Honored at SCS

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie elementary school staff and students said thank you veterans with songs, drawings, dance, and writings.The elementary school held the annual Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday morning for our local veterans. They heard an update from the Schoharie Hometown Hero Committee and a presentation by guests of honor, Marty and Donna Hebert.Photos courtesy Schoharie Central School.  Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with I...

Nov 16, 2025 • 101 views

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Obituary - Frederick N. Lucci, III

Frederick N. Lucci, III, 42 of Newington, CT passed away October 21, 2025 at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born at US Naval Hospital Oakland, CA on May 6th 1983 to Linda Ann (McConville) Lucci and Frederick N. Lucci, Jr. Both parents served in the US Navy.Fred is survived by his wife Gillian (Monte) Monte-Lucci – they met while both were in college and are software developers. He was predeceased by his Mother. He is survived by his wife, father, sister...

Nov 14, 2025 • 87 views

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Obituary - Werner Rentsch

Werner Rentsch, an accomplished artist, began his career in commercial advertising before dedicating himself fully to painting. His early oil paintings captured the quiet beauty of rural life in upstate New York, inspired by the years he and his wife Gail spent on their farm in Jefferson. There, he nurtured his lifelong love of animals—especially horses—which became both his passion and his artistic focus.Werner’s deep connection with horses, sparked by a generous palomino named Allegro, l...

Nov 14, 2025 • 91 views

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Obituary - Gary "Groucho" Ramundo

Gary "Groucho" Ramundo found eternal peace on Sunday, November 2, 2025.Honey, Dad, Pops, Groucho, Gary, Coach, McGuyver, King Cob, take your pick. Whatever role was needed, he was the guy for the job. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Schenectady to Elizabeth (Carrapellucci) and Daniel Ramundo, Sr. and was a Gilboa-Conesville graduate. Soon after, He went to HVCC to study auto mechanics. After graduating HVCC he was drafted into the US Army where he served from 1970 to 1972. Once back home, he spe...

Nov 14, 2025 • 104 views

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Obituary - Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III

Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III, 66, of Huntersland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025 surrounded by his family.  A lifelong resident of Huntersland, Harold was born on May 24, 1959, at Cobleskill Hospital, the son of Harold and Arline (Cater) Guest.  Harold graduated from Middleburgh Central School and while Harold dreamed of becoming a professional football player, he graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice.  After college, h...

Nov 14, 2025 • 102 views

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Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - A Few Local Tidbits

A few interesting tidbits. We’ll start with the area’s mail routes back in 1837. (Kingston Freeman)Six days a week the mail carrier left Catskill at 4 am and arrived in Stamford at 2 pm.He left Stamford at 8 am and arrived back in Catskill by 6 pm. From Catskill he went through Irvingsville (Palenville), East Hunter (a village in the Kaaterskill Clove), Tannersville, Hunter, East Lexington, Lexington, to Prattsville, thirty-six miles and return.From Catskill he went 48 miles to Leeds and Ca...

Nov 14, 2025 • 95 views

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American Heritage Girls, Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

The Greenville NY, Troop 0518 of the "American Heritage Girls" started their fundraiser for "Wreaths Across America" at GNH Lumber in Greenville on Saturday November 8th.The girls will be raising money to place Wreaths on the graves of Soldiers at NYHCCW- Hannacroix Cemetery, NYWLRC- Westerlo Rural Cemetery and NYWLCT Westerlo Central Cemetery. The AHG is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program, for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AmericanHeritageGirls.orgThe Greenville Troop...

Nov 14, 2025 • 87 views

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Catskill Watershed Corporation Approves Funding for Cold Spring Housing Development Stormwater Project

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors has approved funding under the MOA-145 Stormwater Program to support the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Cold Spring Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., located at 55 Spruce Street, Tannersville.The Cold Spring Housing Development project is managed by RUPCO, Inc., and designed by Keplinger Freeman Associates with Kearney Realty & Development Group serving as the contractor. The ...

Nov 14, 2025 • 101 views

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545

This past weekend, our Post held a Tag Day at routes 23 & 296 and we’re deeply grateful to all who stopped by and donated.Your generosity helps us continue our mission of service. With the funds raised, we proudly support the Stratton VA Food Pantry, Tunnels to Towers, the VFW Volunteer Service Officers, and our Post Building Fund.A special thank-you goes out to the Mountaintop Marine Corps Detachment for inviting us to their Marine Corps Birthday Ball in East Durham. It was a wonderful evenin...

Nov 14, 2025 • 17 views