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A Great Opportunity

 Members of the Cobleskill Auxiliary &  the Bob Putnam Agency send off the kids that win the coloring contest for their firetruck ride to school as shown in this October photo. Photo by Elizabeth Barr.  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 readers give to us on a daily ...

Nov 9, 2025 • 95 views

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Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol

ECO Bohling, Lieutenant DeAngelis, and DEC employees participate in Hunter Education Course at SUNY CobleskillCOBLESKILL — On Oct. 21, ECO Bohling and Lieutenant DeAngelis spoke to a group of 13 students attending a New York State Hunter Safety Course at the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill). The pair educated the potential future hunters about how to be safe, responsible, and ethical when afield; explained the importance of ECO ...

Nov 9, 2025 • 121 views

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ECO Trunk or Treat in Schoharie County

On Oct. 19, ECO Bohling participated in a “Trunk-or-Treat” candy giveaway at Twist’N Flip Gymnastics in the town of Cobleskill. The community event was open to children of all ages and included more than 25 businesses and community members that decorated their vehicles and handed out candy to the children. ECO Bohling turned her patrol vehicle into a “hunting camp” complete with fur, deer skulls, and camping gear for the fun event. Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year ...

Nov 9, 2025 • 100 views

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Jager and Recore Named Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week

                                                                Nik Recore at SUNYACCOBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department has announced that sophomore Ciarra Jager (Stephentown, NY) and senior Nik Recore (Peru, NY) have been selected as the Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week for the period ending November 2, 2025.Jager anchored the Tigers’ defense to a 1-1 week, highlighted by a non-conference win over St. Lawrence. Against SUNY...

Nov 9, 2025 • 113 views

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SSCS October Students of the Month Announced

Congratulations to our SSCS K-5 Students of the Month for October. Students are selected for this honor for making positive choices, working hard, and helping others. October honorees from our Morning Program Friday are Addison Bean (Kindergarten), Angel Cruz (Grade 1), Caison Starr (Grade 1), Julia Raggi (Grade 2), Billy Simpson (Grade 2), Maddilynn Edwards (Grade 2), Jayce Avery (Grade 3), Gabriella Cornwell (Grade 3), Avaleigh Puding (Grade 4), Charlotte Ferrone (Grade 4), Landon Thurley (Gra...

Nov 9, 2025 • 102 views

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NEW Schoharie County 4-H Community Club Filling A Gap and Debunking Misconceptions

By Heather SkinnerCOBLESKILL — What are your interests? Organizational Leaders Marissa Colvin & Anthony McGibbon, along with Xzavier, have started a new Schoharie County 4-H Community Club where kids ages 5-18 can explore a large array of tangible life skills and interests. Many assume owning livestock is a requirement to join 4-H, but they want you to know livestock isn’t a requirement and 4-H is so much more. On October 30th, Schoharie County 4-H Community Club held their 1st meeting at C...

Nov 9, 2025 • 92 views

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SUNY Cobleskill Cross Country Wraps Up SUNYAC Championships at Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH  – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s cross country teams wrapped up competition at the 2025 SUNYAC Cross Country Championships on Saturday, hosted by Plattsburgh State at the Ruger Woods Course. The women’s team placed seventh overall in the 6K race, while the men earned a 10th-place finish in the 8K event.For the Fighting Tiger women, sophomore Gabrielle Waite (Pulaski, N.Y.) led the way with a 22nd-place finish in 24:06.9. Senior Alyssa Freeguard (Argyle, N.Y.) followe...

Nov 9, 2025 • 115 views

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Pine Hill Halloween

                     A couple of angels floated through The Colonial checking in with their parents.  The Pine Hill Community Center had 47 children come through for the annual Trunk or Treat. There were hopes of more kids but the rain must have dampened their enthusiasm. Still those that attended enjoyed the evening. Photos by Robert Brune.The Pine Hill Social happily gave out lots of candy and other treats to children and the parents making the rounds on Main Street on Hallow...

Nov 9, 2025 • 103 views

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Margaretville Central Hosts Halloween Parade

Margaretville Central School Halloween Parade 2025                                                             Photos by Robert Brune Teachers and students of Margaretville Central School accompanied by parents in the Halloween parade down Main Street as the rain paused for a couple of hours last FridayRemember 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 readi...

Nov 6, 2025 • 99 views

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Fleischmanns Halloween Projection Series

By Robert BruneFLEISCHMANNS — The seasonably moody weather of chilly temperatures and light rain didn’t stop artist Alan Powell from going ahead with his outdoor film projection across the front of his Victorian home in Fleischmanns, just across from the municipal parking lot. The Halloween weekend installation featured percussionist Michael Suchorsky and keyboardist Mihoko Suzuki performing music along with Powell’s visuals, an inventive blend of 1960s beach parties and monster movie clip...

Nov 6, 2025 • 111 views

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Day of the Dead in Margaretville Raises Awareness, Local Economy

By Robert BruneMARGARETVILLE — The diversity of culture in Margaretville continues to strengthen the whole community through this year’s four-day Day of the Dead celebration at the Galli Curci Theater. On Wednesday, the theater’s bare walls were transformed by Armando Cuatianquiz and his partner at Sacred Soil, Juve Maldonado, into a radiant tapestry of Mexican art, traditional clothing, learning materials, and brilliant marigold flowers. The altar, where visitors were invited to place pho...

Nov 6, 2025 • 105 views

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Back on the Rails Once Again: Fall Excursions on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad

Pulling Trains on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad, New York Ontario & Western Railway NW-2 class Locomotive #116. Photo by author. Rolling eastward toward Arkville, our engineer admires the fall scenery.  Photo by author. Splendid scenic view abord the D&U's open-air cars showcase the peak fall foliage.  Photo by author.  By Maxwell SykesARKVILLE — After a five-year hiatus, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad returned to active rail service in 2025. Mother’s Day weekend marked the long-await...

Nov 6, 2025 • 88 views