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Around the Neighborhood - Fleischmanns

By Rebecca DeVitoHello everyone! Keeping nice and warm, I hope. Writing this from my kitchen, staring at an icicle that is over 3 feet long. Yes, I measured it. Thursday evening we had an incredibly well attended kick off for The Frog. I got to meet Patricia Wadsley (very briefly as I was slinging drinks), who has written a piece on the event. Thank you for coming and for sharing, and thank you to Katherine Wandersee for all of her efforts in making the event a success. It was nice to switch it...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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Catskill Center Receives Grant to Enhance Interpretation and Accessibility

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development was awarded a $31,033 matching grant from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Park and Trail Partnership Grants program to improve accessibility and visitor experience at the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center. The project will update and replace aging signage with a new entrance kiosk, enhanced interpretive signage along trail systems, an outdoor television providing orientation, stewardship, and safety inf...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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Flood Analysis Adopted & Water Meter Fees Discussed

By Mary A. CrisafulliMARGARETVILLE - Mike Coryat from Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) presented the finalized Local Flood Analysis (LFA) to Margaretville Village Board members on Jan. 20th. After the presentation, the board unanimously adopted the LFA.An LFA is an engineering study conducted to identify areas of high flood risk and recommend solutions. The analysis can help guide a municipality to access grant funding and move forward with flood mitigation projects.Ma...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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MUSINGS OF A LOCAL - By Iris Mead The Community Food Pantry is Here to Help

MARGARETVILLE — THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF MARGARETVILLE IS HERE TO HELP our local residents experiencing food shortages during this winter season and at any time.  FOOD INSECURITY IS ON MOST PEOPLE’S MINDS IN THIS TIME OF RISING FOOD COSTS ALIGNED WITH HEATING COSTS SPIRALING IN MOST COMMUNITIES IN OUR AREA. This article is a follow-up to my November 15, 2024 article on the Community Food Pantry and to remind people that it is here to serve the local communities of Margaretville, Arkvil...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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Truck Fire in Fleischmanns After Crash

A vehicle caught fire after striking a pole Monday morning on the east end of town on Route 28 in Fleischmanns around 8:48. Another car had pulled out front, causing the original vehicle to swerve and hit a power pole, which then snapped. The car caught fire. All four passengers were transported out. No serious injuries reported.Special thanks to FFD Chief Todd Wickham.Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 US...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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Wixon to Play Pine Hill Community Center Feb. 7

PINE HILL — We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Concert Series is officially kicking off at the Pine Hill Community Center.Get ready for another great year of live music, talented performers, and wonderful community nights.Stay tuned for concert announcements and dates — we can’t wait to welcome you back!We’re thrilled to announce that our very first concert features Joe Colwell — and it’s his first time performing at the Center!Let’s show Joe what the Pine Hill Community is ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 2 views

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Cobleskill Weathers Through Ice Storms

By Joshua WaltherCOBLESKILL - On Monday evening, the Cobleskill Town Board met with Highway Superintendent Timothy Gallagher to discuss the nonstop weather patterns he’s had to combat.“It’s been seventeen days straight,” he said, noting that his crew are on constant shift rotations. “I cover twenty four hours so that my guys can go home and sleep for a few hours, then I go and get a couple hours of sleep myself.”When asked how many men are working underneath Superintendent Gallagher,...

Jan 19, 2026 • 16 views

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CPI Has Big Plans for Cobleskill

By Matthew AvitabileCOBLESKILL - Cobleskill Partnership, Inc. has big plans for Cobleskill in recent years, building on its track record of success. New President Bruce Tryon spoke to us Friday about a number of programs the organization plans to improve and create. Tryon came into the role after eight years of the leadership of former President Lucas Fiedler.Tryon said that he had two main goals for the organization in the new year. He hopes to expand membership in CPI, including increasing vis...

Jan 19, 2026 • 20 views

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Literacy New York-Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties 15th Annual SCRABBLE FUNdraiser is Coming

RICHMONDVILLE — An upcoming SCRABBLE tournament is all about winning cash and bragging rights while having fun.Set for March 21 at Radez School in Richmondville, the annual tournament is a major fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers, which teaches adults how to read.And although fundraising is the purpose, fun is the focus on March 21.Teams of two to four people compete in three SCRABBLE games, all with different rules, and the total scores determine the winners.  The top team wins $200, the nex...

Jan 19, 2026 • 22 views

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Layaou Joins Cobleskill Police Department

Raymond Layaou, signing his Oath of Office to become a part-time police officer. Also pictured, Dean DeMartino, Chief of Police, Heather Lacis, Village Clerk, and Brian Bienduga, Deputy Chief of PoliceBy Elizabeth BarrCOBLESKILL — The Village of Cobleskill is pleased to announce the hiring of Raymond Layaou as a part‑time police officer. Layaou officially took his Oath of Office on January 14.Layaou brings valuable experience to the department. He previously served with the Schoharie County ...

Jan 19, 2026 • 19 views

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A ‘Sobering’ Lesson at BOCES

Lillian Stratton, McKenzie Tansey, Riley VanDenburghSCHOHARIE – Aspiring law officers McKenzie Tansey and Riley VanDenburgh practice administering a field sobriety test as classmate Lillian Stratton plays the part of the suspect during a recent class at the Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus.The Criminal Justice program seniors in Darin Jones’ class were practicing their skills as they entered the second half of their senior year in two-year program.VanDenburgh, from ...

Jan 19, 2026 • 20 views

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Tigers Use Strong Start and Late Stop to Beat Thomas 60-58

Andrew Wright (Berne, NY) records 17 points & 10 rebounds double-double in Tigers win. Photo by Saro KarageozianCOBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team raced out to a 21-2 lead in the opening minutes and then leaned on another last-possession defensive stand to hold off Thomas College, securing a 60-58 North Atlantic Conference victory Sunday afternoon inside the Iorio Gymnasium.Andrew Wright (Berne, NY) continued his strong weekend with a double-double, finishing with 17 poin...

Jan 19, 2026 • 16 views

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