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DOT Donation Puts BOCES Students in the Fast Lane to Increased Electrical Knowledge

SCHOHARIE – This donation won’t put a “stop” to the learning at the Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus, but perhaps it will encourage a “get up and go” attitude among the Electrical Trades students. All signals are pointing to a new type of electrical knowledge for the students in Curtis Van Steele’s program thanks to a donation from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT).DOT recently donated a surplus four-face traffic signal complete with a...

Nov 16, 2025 • 59 views

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Village of Esperance Has a New Trustee and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer - Seeking Planning Board & ZBA Members, F.D. Auxiliary Volunteers

By Heather SkinnerESPERANCE- On the evening of November 10th, the regular monthly Esperance Village meeting was held. Mayor Royce Gage, Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Parks, and Trustee Paul Roberts (who had just been up for re-appointment in the November 4th election), welcomed new Trustee, Rachel Jeffers. Dan DeFilipps resigned on October 21st, and Jeffers was Mayor-appointed on October 30th to finish out the term. Also recently sworn in was new Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Leslie Price, as of November 6...

Nov 16, 2025 • 44 views

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Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett.

Flat Creek Baptist Church located at 849 Flat Creek Road, Gilboa will hold their Annual Harvest Turkey Dinner on Saturday, November 15, 6:00pm in the church hall. All are welcome and invited to attend including walk-ins.  RSVP as early as possible to Karen at 518-966-6073 or Laureen at 607 607-651-4208.Friday, November 14, calling hours for Gary Ramundo will take place at Coltrain Funeral Home on River Street, Middleburgh from 11am-1pm followed by a reception at 1:00pm St. Mark’s Lutheran Chu...

Nov 16, 2025 • 61 views

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Great Character at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - From mastering math mysteries to managing the monkey bars, October honorees at Middleburgh elementary school's Character Assembly showed resourceful problem-solving skills.The Character Assembly wrapped with cheers, smiles and a sneak peek at November’s theme: Giving Thanks.Photos 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 Schohari...

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Lego Times at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh elementary school students are building something great. The elementary school LEGO Club launched with 85 students, and the first group of second and third graders stacked up some seriously clever creations. The year ahead looks brick-tacular.Photos 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 depen...

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Nourished Donation to a Worthy Cause

  Last month Nourished at Middleburgh was pleased to present a check for $1,200.04 to the Joshua Project, our Twice Is Nice mission store's September donation recipient. The amount of the check equaled 10% of the store's proceeds for the month. Accepting the check was Pat Costello, president. Presenting the check was mission store manager Camilla Hannmann. Pastor Maryellen Moore on the left. Twice Is Nice mission store is located inside Nourished at Middleburgh, 281 Main St., Middleburgh. Our ...

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Gilboa Adopts 2026 Budget, Opposes Sweeping Energy Restrictions

By Liz PageGILBOA – Members of the Gilboa Town Board adopted the 2026 budget, during their regular meeting on Monday. No one spoke during the continued budget hearing and no additional changes were made to the budget, which  projects a 2.5 percent increase in the tax rate. Supervisor Alicia Terry said it is the first increase in the tax rate in six years.The general budget totals $87,488.70 and the highway budget totals $1,626,480. The overall budget increase remains within the allowable stat...

Nov 16, 2025 • 52 views

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MCS Continues to Embrace AI

By David AvitabileMIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Central School continues to embrace AI and the movement toward AI is not slowing down. Middleburgh school Superintendent Mark Place told school board members at their October meeting, “It’s really moving quickly on what is available.“ The goal is to be fully conversational about AI with staff and teachers. Mr. Place helps keep AI in front of staff by sending out an AI Minute to keep the issue on the front burner. AI can be used for data assessm...

Nov 16, 2025 • 53 views

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Middleburgh Alumni Meeting Nov. 20

MIDDLEBURGH — On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Middleburgh Central School Alumni Association will meet at 10:15 AM in the Middleburgh Public Library.  We will be discussing current projects and making plans for 2026.  We welcome anyone who is interested in alumni activities and projects to join us.  Information about the MCSAA can be found on the school website.  www.midleburghcsd.org/about us/alumni Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD ...

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Statement from the Esperance FD

115 Main Street, Village of EsperanceAt approximately 8:46 a.m., the Esperance Fire Department was dispatched to 115 Main Street in the Village of Esperance for a reported multi-dwelling structure fire.Upon arrival of command, the fire was confirmed to be a working structure fire.Due to the scale of the incident, mutual aid was requested from neighboring departments, including Central Bridge, Carlisle, Cobleskill Sharon Springs, Rural Grove, Canajoharie, Schoharie, Middleburgh, Delanson and Quak...

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SCHA Holiday Craft Bazaar returns to Schoharie

SCHOHARIE — The 48th annual Holiday Craft Bazaar kicks off on Friday, Nov. 21, in the Creamery Building at 143 Depot Lane in Schoharie.Just in time for the holiday season, the three-day craft extravaganza runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21-23. Admission is free, but donations are cheerfully accepted.Dozens of local crafters will be selling their creations at the show, which is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Schoharie Colonial H...

Nov 16, 2025 • 46 views

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Schoharie County Fire Police Association Meeting Nov. 20

WEST FULTON — The Schoharie County Fire Police Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the West Fulton fire station at 7 pm.  All are welcome to attend. 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 basis, whether i...

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