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Summit Welcomes New Board - Board Backs Letter Against Constitution Pipeline

By Karen CuccinelloA new year began with a few new board members, pledge to the flag and a short prayer by new Supervisor Roger Gural. New Councilpersons are Mark Hearon and David Knight; and Town Clerk Kattie Mahr.The January 8th organizational meeting minutes were approved.Clerk Mahr gave an update on the amount of tax monies collected so far.Allison Wilson was appointed as a clerical worker and a new line item was created, not to exceed $500, for this position. Jason Andra was appointed deput...

Summit Town Board 2026 photo from left to right- Highway Superintendent Jim Dibble, Councilpersons Mark Hearon, David Kearney, David Knight and Georgia VanValkenburgh; Town Clerk Katie Mahr and Supervisor Roger Gural.Filling up at Charlotteville FD buffet breakfastEee Gads back to the single digits in the morning, burr and then another six inches or so of snow.Had a yummy breakfast, as usual, at Charlotteville FD last Sunday. It was a little slow getting to Charlotteville with the continual snow...

Auto Racing News

Austin Beers at 22 years old in 2025 was the youngest driver to win the  NASCAR Whelen modified championship. Beers was presented the Richie Evans Memorial Driver of the Year award on asphalt, at last weekend’s Eastern Motorsports Press Association 53rd. convention in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.By Tom CoughlinIf you were planning to go to Royal Mountain Ski Area for Round 2 of the Snow Drags. They have canceled their program due to the frigid temperatures forecast for this weekend. Pro sto...

SUNY Cobleskill President Announces Awards for County Projects

SUNY Cobleskill President Marion Terenzio announced some awards at the Jan. 16 Schoharie County Board of Supervisors meeting. Photo by Chris English.By Chris EnglishSCHOHARIE COUNTY — SUNY Cobleskill President Marion Terenzio stopped by the Friday, Jan. 16 Schoharie County Board of Supervisors meeting and delivered some good news.During Privilege of the Floor, Terenzio announced that a total of $18.3 million had been awarded to two Schoharie County Projects from Governor Kathy Hochul's ACHIEVE...

Seward Around the Neighborhood

By Angela ClapperWelcome back readers! The temps are low, and looks like they may get lower next week! I hope everyone is staying warm. We are in the heart of Winter, with many looking ahead to Spring.      If you missed the news last week, two local people who have been working hard for the past six years, finally saw their hard work make their dreams come true! Duane Spaulding and Ann Diefendorf have spent countless hours educating the public,  driving to events,  picking up milk, maki...

Sharon Springs Secures Overtime Win Against Schenectady

Jan. 15th - Sharon Springs Girls Varsity Team (coached by Randi Korona) won in a nonleague game that lasted into overtime against the Schenectady High School Girls Varsity Team (Head Coach David Bush, Assistant Coach Erica Knolhoff). Both teams conducted a well-played game with a final score of 44-41. (Far left Sharon Springs player #11) Isabella Cornwell caught 10 rebounds and scored 3 points. Peyton Barbic (#10) scored 10 or more in 2 of the 5 major statistical categories, which is called achi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...