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Whittling Away with Dick Brooks - Letter to Santa

December 2021Dear Santa,Hello Old Friend, how are you and your Queen?  This year has just flown by, it seems only last week I was writing my yearly missive to you and here I am doing it again.  All is well in our little world, no illnesses to speak of in our immediate family, everyone is busy and productive in their own way.  The Princess is a Therapist in Brooklyn and loves it.  She married a fine young man this summer.  We are proud of her and happy to welcome into our family.  The young...

Dec 14, 2025 • 54 views

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Great Train Extravaganza Packs Them In

ALBANY - The Capital District's largest model and historic railroad show, the 2025 Great Train Extravaganza, attracted a huge crowd on Sunday, December 7 at the Empire State Plaza.Photos by David Avitabile.The Schoharie County Model Railroad Association was represented in Albany. From left are, John Valachovic, President John Bollentin, and Andy Jacek.Middleburgh's Bill Morton and Matthew Avitabile check out a layout Sunday.Children -and adults- loved the Lego train layout.Remember to Subscribe!...

Dec 14, 2025 • 60 views

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Looking Back - A Letter to the Mountain Eagle

By Wildert Marte ONEONTA — My two semesters working at The Mountain Eagle became one of the most meaningful stretches of my college years. What started as a simple question after Professor Avitabile’s SUNY Oneonta night class “Can I write for the paper?” turned into a full experience where I learned how to research, edit, compare past to present, and understand the rhythm of local news. In my first semester, most of my work lived in history. I spent hours inside old newspapers, reading...

Dec 14, 2025 • 57 views

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Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - It’s People Who Make Our History

Every day, we all contribute to the future history of the Town of Hunter. As Justine Hommel,  past town historian, wisely said, “It’s people who make our history.” While schools, banks, post offices, churches, businesses, and organizations have always played important roles, it is truly the people who shape our story.As we welcome 2026, I’d like to thank our local newspapers for posting these tidbits of Hunter’s past 212 years. We have an amazing history which the Town of Hunter and t...

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Animal Cruelty Arrest in Athens

ATHENS – On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia-Greene  Humane Society executed a search/seizure warrant on Lime Kiln Road in the  Town of Athens, the result of a joint investigation into the health and welfare of  animals at the location. With the assistance of The Mohawk-Hudson Humane  Society, The New York State Humane Association, and Dr. Jerry Bilinski,  approximately 18 dogs, 6 cows, 12 goats, several cats and dozens of fowl were  removed from de...

Dec 14, 2025 • 57 views

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Ashland Speaks

By Lula AndersonCan you believe how cold it's been?  The one night was -5.  Weather right out of January.  Makes you wonder what the rest of the winter will be like.  I met Peggy Rappleyea in Jim's the other day and she predicted a cold December and then moderate the rest of the season.  I do hope she's right.  The snow Tuesday was predicted well in advance—yes, stores were loaded with people stocking up on milk, bread, and water, but those who didn't order their snow tires soon enough h...

Dec 14, 2025 • 58 views

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Out Lexington Way

By Christine DwonThe Rappleyea/Strausser house on Spruceton Road, West Kill was destroyed by fire on Dec. 2.  Dale Strausser and his dog were living in the home.  They are both safe. Everything was lost in the fire.    Needed clothing—36×32 pants, 2XL shirts, 9 ½ shoes. There is a collection box at the Community Hall in West Kill. Donations may also be left at the Lexington Municipal Building. Debbie Maynard is the contact person at 518-610-3439.      Santa Claus came to town Dec. ...

Dec 14, 2025 • 51 views

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545

Winter has rolled in with a big blast of cold weather for us this past week. We had bingo on Thursday December 4th along with some snow squalls which limited our attendance although it was a fun group who came and played. We were all warm and comfortable and I would like to thank all who showed up. Our next bingo night will be Thursday December 18 at 6 p.m. We judged all the Patriot Pen entrees and invitations will be going out to the students with a date to be determined for award presentatio...

Dec 14, 2025 • 54 views

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Democrat Mary Finneran announces her candidacy for Assembly District 102

CAIRO — The following statement was released by Mary Finneran, who is seeking a seat in the State Assembly.As their chair, I’m proud that the Cairo Democratic Committee strongly supports my candidacy for the 102nd Assembly District’s seat, being left vacant by Assemblyman Chris Tague’s decision to run for state senate. I’m a lifelong upstate New Yorker, retired educator, artist, union member and organizer in social/economic and environmental/climate issues.  I’ve served on many boa...

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Thank You from the Cobleskill Little League

COBLESKILL — The Cobleskill Little League would like to thank D & D Power for their supporting and helping with our efforts in maintaining the ball field, in keeping it a safe place for the kids to play ball. They generously donated their time and equipment this past Wednesday in replacing three of the ball field light poles that were in need of being replaced.Photos by Bill Combs.Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsle...

Dec 8, 2025 • 118 views

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Thank You from the Cobleskill Little League

COBLESKILL — The Cobleskill Little League would like to thank D & D Power for their supporting and helping with our efforts in maintaining the ball field, in keeping it a safe place for the kids to play ball. They generously donated their time and equipment this past Wednesday in replacing three of the ball field light poles that were in need of being replaced.Photos by Bill Combs.Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsle...

Dec 8, 2025 • 75 views

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Local History - Thanksgiving Week in Cobleskill, November 1945

By Wildert MarteCOBLESKILL — Thanksgiving week in Cobleskill in 1945 read like a town settling back into old rhythms after years of upheaval. The war had ended only months earlier, and the Index carried the quiet, familiar signs of a holiday returning to normal families traveling, church groups organizing suppers, and neighborhoods preparing for a long weekend of company, cooking, and early winter chores. You could see the holiday everywhere, not in bold headlines, but in the steady run of lo...

Dec 8, 2025 • 42 views

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