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Parsons Dance performs at the Orpheum Nov. 8

HUNTER - Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Parsons Dance at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM.For nearly forty years, Parsons Dance has been devoted to bringing life-affirming performances and joy toaudiences worldwide. Praised for its dancers who possess the athletic prowess and technical skill to help achieve this mission, the company will be in residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation...

Nov 6, 2025 • 111 views

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Outdoors with Larry DiDonato - Share the Woods; DEC Says to Hunt and Hike Safely

                         DEC encourages hikers and hunters to share the woods this hunting season. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO HUNT SAFELY THIS SEASONHunters, Hikers, and all Outdoor Enthusiasts are Reminded to Share the Woods Safely During Hunting SeasonNYS DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to once again be safe when hunting while urging all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share and enjoy the woods safely. Regular gun season for deer and bear in the N...

Nov 6, 2025 • 113 views

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South Cairo Country Store Opening this Week

By Jesse AngelinoCAIRO — After months of anticipation and permit-related delays, the South Cairo Country Store will finally open its doors next week at its new location on Ross Ruland Road — just a few hundred feet from its longtime home at the corner of County Route 23B and Ross Ruland Road in South Cairo.The move marks a new chapter for the beloved local business, which has served the South Cairo community since 1982. “We have some bittersweet news to share: our store will eventually be ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 93 views

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Storybrook Hollow Ready for the Season

CAIRO — Storybrook Hollow in Cairo continues to boost Greene County’s growing creative and small business scene. The distinctive castle-style venue, known for its craftsmanship and locally sourced design highlighting the area’s strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. Featured in the October episode of The Best Kept Secrets of Greene County Podcast, owner Chad Paliotta shared how a vision grounded in artistry and community collaboration has grown into a thriving local business. ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 91 views

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The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby

PRATTSVILLE – To all our veterans THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. You are the best.For our local veterans, the American Legion Auxiliary, Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327, will be sponsoring a Veterans’ Day Bake Sale on Saturday, November 8, 9 AM, at Jim’s Great American, Prattsville. Please bake, buy and/or donate. The proceeds from this Bake Sale is just for the benefit of local veterans and/or their families. If you know of any veterans and/or their families who are in need, please contact an Auxil...

Nov 6, 2025 • 110 views

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Traditionally Speaking…by Pat Larsen - Life’s Playlist

Logic would dictate that we’d accrue a pretty lengthy playlist over our lifetime.Beginning with “twinkle, twinkle, little star” alongside the sweet lullabies sung to us by our Mom’s at bed time, we surely have retained a pretty long list of memories side by side throughout the years.I create playlists for a living. I bring a variety of music twice weekly to my fitness classes. The music that I choose drives the movements and then the mood in the classes.  I get to create that momentum b...

Nov 6, 2025 • 97 views

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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 • 87 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 • 93 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 • 112 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 • 91 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 • 91 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 • 106 views