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Successful Gala for Bovina Montessori

By Matthew Avitabile

Patricia Wadsley  BOVINA —  On a very snowy Saturday afternoon  in Delaware County parents and supporters from points far and wide in the Greater Catskill area gathered at  the Bovina Montessori School for their school fundraiser, the second annual KidSkill Fund Winter Gala. Set on 50 rolling acres nestled between Delhi and Andes, Bovina Montessori follows the precepts of Maria Montessori the early 20th century educator, who identified children’s learning stages, and saw that education ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 144 views

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Seniors Honored, MCS Scores Win Over H-T

By Matthew Avitabile

Maria Colberg goes up strong for a shot against HTCMCS’s Vasalissa Hrazanek works to keep the ball in her possession.Naomi Delpratt attempts to block a pass from HTC’s Lily Constable during MCS's win FridaySeniors Miley Balcom, Livia Frankowiack and Kendra BalcomVictoria Fairbairn of MCS drives to the basket during game play. Photos by Chrysal Balcom.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...

Jan 22, 2026 • 129 views

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Devastating Fire Near Fleischmanns

By Matthew Avitabile

Around 2:40 am Sunday night/Monday morning a fire devastated a house on Old Route 28 between Fleischmanns and Clovesville It was a total loss.Responding to the fire were Fleischmanns, Arkville, Margaretville, Halcottsville, Roxbury, Arena, and Pine Hill and Margaretville Hospital on standby. 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 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 161 views

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THE CATSKILL GEOLOGISTS BY PROFESSORS ROBERT AND JOHANNA TITUS - Jaws, the Movie: Right Here in the Catskills?

By Matthew Avitabile

We frequently speak of the distant past in our columns. We go on to describe what our Catskills region was like thousands, millions or even hundreds of millions of years ago.  For the two of us it’s just in our nature as geologists to ponder the past. And you can do this too. Look at a globe. Find your exact longitude and latitude and then stand up. Go to your front door. Wave your arm in a complete 360-degree circle and yep, this is your very own spot on the surface of the globe. It was diff...

Jan 22, 2026 • 132 views

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Cobleskill Pulls Away Early in 73–53 NAC Win Over Maine Maritime

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team set the tone early and never looked back, using a strong first half to cruise past Maine Maritime Academy, 73-53, in North Atlantic Conference action Friday night inside the Iorio Gymnasium.Emilio Nabli (Brooklyn, NY) led the Tigers with a game-high 16 points, adding three assists while shooting an efficient 6-of-12 from the floor. Cobleskill showcased its depth with three players finishing with nine points apiece. Andrew Wright (Berne, ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 146 views

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Whittling Away with Dick Brooks - Spam

By Matthew Avitabile

I love spam, not the potted canned almost meat that goes so well with scrambled eggs, but the web equivalent of junk mail.  It comes and goes in waves.  Sometimes it’s online pharmacies that offer prescription drugs at low prices, often even without the prescription.  Frequently they’re concerned with my sexual prowess or the lack thereof.  Lately they are trying their best to make me a rich man with little or no work on my part.In the last week, I’ve won the Irish Sweepstakes and for ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 135 views

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Fighting Tigers Rally Late but Fall 86-80 to Maine–Farmington

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team saw its three-game home winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon, as the Tigers battled to the final minutes before dropping an 86-80 North Atlantic Conference decision to the University of Maine–Farmington inside the Iorio Gymnasium.Cobleskill placed four players in double figures, led by Marquay Tanksley (Cohoes, NY) with 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists while shooting 6-of-11 from the floor and 2-of-5 from three. Ca...

Jan 22, 2026 • 131 views

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Mann and Klein Named Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department has announced that sophomore Will Mann (Pawling, NY) and sophomore Anneliese Klein (Carlisle, NY) have been named the Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week for the period ending January 18, 2026.Mann turned in a standout performance in the shot put, placing second overall while setting a new SUNY Cobleskill program record with a throw of 13.98 meters (45-10½). His mark eclipsed the previous school record of 13.23 meters, which had stood since...

Jan 22, 2026 • 130 views

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Mann Breaks Shot Put Program Record, Klein Posts Pair of Fourth-Place Finishes at Utica Winter Opener

By Matthew Avitabile

UTICA – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams opened the 2026 season on Friday night at the Utica Winter Opener, hosted by Utica University, highlighted by a program-record performance in the shot put and multiple top-five finishes across events.Will Mann (Pawling, NY) delivered the standout performance of the meet, placing second overall in the shot put while setting a new SUNY Cobleskill program record with a throw of 13.98 meters (45-10½). Mann eclipsed the...

Jan 22, 2026 • 143 views

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Legal Eagle - Taking Some “Pane” out of Propane Delivery Contracts

By Matthew Avitabile

By Mina MirzaieIt’s normal to check your propane tank in mid-January, but signing up for propane delivery is more than just arranging a delivery—it’s entering a contract. This week, I’ll help you recognize when you’re agreeing to something binding and some of the terms you should review before saying yes. After all, keeping our homes warm is essential. A valid contract has three main parts: offer, acceptance, and consideration. For propane, the supplier’s service agreement or price ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 155 views

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“To Build a Home” Opens at the Headwaters Arts Center

By Matthew Avitabile

HEADWATERS – The Roxbury Arts Group presents “To Build a Home”, an exhibition of artwork by New York artists Katherine Chazwik, Maeve McCool, and Polly Shindler, showing at the Headwaters Arts Center February 14–April 4, 2026. Free and open to all, the artist reception will be held on the opening, Saturday, February 14, 2–4p. For more information, visit roxburyartsgroup.org.Featuring images of interior and exterior spaces, the work of Chwazik, McCool, and Schindler gives us an intimate...

Jan 22, 2026 • 145 views

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Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - HopONose

By Matthew Avitabile

The Late James D. Pinckney, author of Sketches of the Catskills” shared his thoughts on the HopONose.In speaking of the Dubois family, the book said John Dubois occupied the farm lying on the West side of the Catskill, near its confluence with the Hudson. He said it was a pleasant location, commanding a fine view of the river, embracing Bompies Hook (the Catskill Point) and the Sand Planchy on the north, and the Vly on the east and south, suggesting a wide expanse of swamp. To the west of John...

Jan 22, 2026 • 150 views