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BETTER THAN HEARSAY = Sharing and Remembering

 Remembering veteran Richard Banks and his Korean War era compatriots. Among the many dedicated Windham Community Food Pantry volunteers are John O’Brien and Rosemary Weiss.By Michael RyanWINDHAM - It seems appropriate to shift gears, this week, getting the word out about the Windham Community Food Pantry and Korean War era veteran Richard Banks with a few of his area compatriots.Folks at the Food Pantry are hosting a free food giveaway on Thursday, November 20, through a grant provided by t...

Nov 14, 2025 • 112 views

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Food Security Coalition Performs Food Feats

Goats saying “cheese” for the camera and helping produce 24,000 pounds of “extra” coagulated casein that was put to productive use by the Food Security Coalition.Greene County Food Security Coalition is a network of food pantries, feeding agencies, local food producers, volunteers and community members such as (left to right) Charlotte Carter, Jonathan Gross, Isabella Kemp and Barbara Swanson.By Michael RyanMOUNTAINTOP - Smiling and saying “cheese” for the camera is one thing, but fi...

Nov 14, 2025 • 105 views

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Bobcats Growling and Growing for Different Glory

Don’t try to convince Bobcats players their fans and mascot (Jade Ryan undercover) aren’t the best in the galaxy.  A couple of Windham kids, Reese Rusin and Albert Chase (white jerseys, left to right), hone in on the soccer ball as an opponent does the same in the spirit of competition and fellowship. The Bobcats homeschool soccer team recently concluded its second season, including mountaintop and valley boys and girls, organized and coached by Andrew and Grace Houle.By Michael RyanMAPLE...

Nov 14, 2025 • 98 views

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Out Lexington Way

Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo on his promotion to Commander on Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland.  Family attending were left to right -- mother-in-law Donna, wife Catie, Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo, mother and father Mary and Steve Palazzolo. Contributed photoBy Christine DwonLieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo was promoted to Commander on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland where he works mentoring dentists doing ...

Nov 14, 2025 • 16 views

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Guide to Greene County food pantry locations and hours

CATSKILL — A list of food pantries in Greene County and surrounding areas has been compiled, providing locations and hours for residents in need.The schedule for pantries in Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hudson, Hunter, Prattsville, Ravena, Round Top, Tannersville, and Windham is as follows:AthensAthens Community Food Pantry (102 N. Washington St.): Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. High Hill Food Pantry (1467 Schoharie Turnpike): Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.; Fridays...

Nov 14, 2025 • 106 views

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Mountaintop Interfaith Community to Host Traditional Thanksgiving Gathering Nov. 18th

GREENE COUNTY — It’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving together again!Thirty-one years ago, the Mountaintop Interfaith Community was formed to bring together people of all faiths on the mountaintop. Since then, its joyful annual Thanksgiving celebration has come to represent the heart and spirit of our community.This year’s gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7 PM at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main St., Tannersville.Faith leaders from across the mountaint...

Nov 14, 2025 • 86 views

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Around the Neighborhood - Summit

 Bentley Wilcox as Alien if you have room Here we are at November already, WOWI hope the Trick or Treaters had fun and stayed warm on Halloween; man oh man it was chilly and windy.I had fun watching the CRCS Ryder Halloween Parade with granddaughter in it.Thank you to Deb and Jim Soucia, of Lutheranville, for leading us through their 11th annual Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween night. There were numerous rooms, a barn and a cemetery to walk through and get scared in. On the way home we went...

Nov 9, 2025

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Local History - Autumn 1880 in Cobleskill

By Wildert MarteCOBLESKILL — In late September 1880, Cobleskill felt busy and a little electric. The Cobleskill Index of Thursday, September 30 opened with the season’s big draw: fair week. Rain and mud slowed the grounds on the first day, but once the gates truly opened, the crowds came in waves; entries were extensive, receipts were strong, and the midway soundtrack was brass bands, barker calls, and Brockway’s trained ponies drawing their usual knot of onlookers. It was, the paper said,...

Nov 9, 2025 • 92 views

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Honeys of the Valley to Debut at Sun Mountain Apiary Honey Store

DELANSON – It’s not often a business opens its door for the competition, but that is exactly what Sun Mountain Honey Store is doing.  With their own honey stock running low due to this spring’s weather conditions and high demand, owner Bob Muller thought why not give customers access to honey from other beekeepers.  Working with the Mohawk Valley Beekeepers Club, the store is allowing any current members of the club to display and sell their honey at their store. Members hail from throug...

Nov 9, 2025 • 114 views

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Esperance FD Celebrates Halloween - Upcoming Event Preview

By Heather SkinnerESPERANCE —The Esperance Volunteer Fire Department has offered a free, fun, and safe way families can celebrate Halloween and their open house for over 4 years now. Angela Burman (Secretary/Treasurer/Auxiliary Director) said that during the evening of October 31st they had over 150 visitors and, “We served-cider donuts, cider, goblin eye juice, soda floats, hamburgers, hot dogs and lots of fun with lots of music!” They also offered fire bags for adults and Burman credite...

Nov 9, 2025 • 98 views

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Tough Loss for Bulldogs

Let the game begin. Bulldogs deferred and let the Wildcats have the ball first last Friday. HF/T built a 14-2 lead entering the final frame and put the game away with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, earning the Class C quarterfinal win on Friday.August Lee and Owen Hart with rushing scores staked the Wildcats to a 14-0 lead at the break.After C/R got on the board with a safety in the third period, HF/T opened the fourth with a 19-yard scoring strike from Hart to Gabe Toomijian and so after...

Nov 9, 2025 • 87 views

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Careers in Construction Month: BOCES is the Answer to Escalating Industry Worker Shortage

ALBANY/SCHOHARAIE -- The impact of the skilled worker shortage is well known—increased costs for products, delays in getting work done and increased pressures on workers and few industries can relate to this more than the construction industry.The Associated Builders and Contractors organization reports that the construction industry must attract an estimated 439,000 new workers this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. In 2026, the trade group states, the industry will n...

Nov 9, 2025 • 83 views