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Out Lexington Way

By Matthew Avitabile

Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo on his promotion to Commander on Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland.  Family attending were left to right -- mother-in-law Donna, wife Catie, Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo, mother and father Mary and Steve Palazzolo. Contributed photoBy Christine DwonLieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo was promoted to Commander on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland where he works mentoring dentists doing ...

Nov 14, 2025 • 16 views

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Guide to Greene County food pantry locations and hours

By Matthew Avitabile

CATSKILL — A list of food pantries in Greene County and surrounding areas has been compiled, providing locations and hours for residents in need.The schedule for pantries in Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hudson, Hunter, Prattsville, Ravena, Round Top, Tannersville, and Windham is as follows:AthensAthens Community Food Pantry (102 N. Washington St.): Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. High Hill Food Pantry (1467 Schoharie Turnpike): Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.; Fridays...

Nov 14, 2025 • 235 views

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Mountaintop Interfaith Community to Host Traditional Thanksgiving Gathering Nov. 18th

By Matthew Avitabile

GREENE COUNTY — It’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving together again!Thirty-one years ago, the Mountaintop Interfaith Community was formed to bring together people of all faiths on the mountaintop. Since then, its joyful annual Thanksgiving celebration has come to represent the heart and spirit of our community.This year’s gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7 PM at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main St., Tannersville.Faith leaders from across the mountaint...

Nov 14, 2025 • 175 views

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Around the Neighborhood - Summit

By Matthew Avitabile

 Bentley Wilcox as Alien if you have room Here we are at November already, WOWI hope the Trick or Treaters had fun and stayed warm on Halloween; man oh man it was chilly and windy.I had fun watching the CRCS Ryder Halloween Parade with granddaughter in it.Thank you to Deb and Jim Soucia, of Lutheranville, for leading us through their 11th annual Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween night. There were numerous rooms, a barn and a cemetery to walk through and get scared in. On the way home we went...

Nov 9, 2025

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Local History - Autumn 1880 in Cobleskill

By Matthew Avitabile

By Wildert MarteCOBLESKILL — In late September 1880, Cobleskill felt busy and a little electric. The Cobleskill Index of Thursday, September 30 opened with the season’s big draw: fair week. Rain and mud slowed the grounds on the first day, but once the gates truly opened, the crowds came in waves; entries were extensive, receipts were strong, and the midway soundtrack was brass bands, barker calls, and Brockway’s trained ponies drawing their usual knot of onlookers. It was, the paper said,...

Nov 9, 2025 • 187 views

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Honeys of the Valley to Debut at Sun Mountain Apiary Honey Store

By Matthew Avitabile

DELANSON – It’s not often a business opens its door for the competition, but that is exactly what Sun Mountain Honey Store is doing.  With their own honey stock running low due to this spring’s weather conditions and high demand, owner Bob Muller thought why not give customers access to honey from other beekeepers.  Working with the Mohawk Valley Beekeepers Club, the store is allowing any current members of the club to display and sell their honey at their store. Members hail from throug...

Nov 9, 2025 • 213 views

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Esperance FD Celebrates Halloween - Upcoming Event Preview

By Matthew Avitabile

By Heather SkinnerESPERANCE —The Esperance Volunteer Fire Department has offered a free, fun, and safe way families can celebrate Halloween and their open house for over 4 years now. Angela Burman (Secretary/Treasurer/Auxiliary Director) said that during the evening of October 31st they had over 150 visitors and, “We served-cider donuts, cider, goblin eye juice, soda floats, hamburgers, hot dogs and lots of fun with lots of music!” They also offered fire bags for adults and Burman credite...

Nov 9, 2025 • 190 views

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Tough Loss for Bulldogs

By Matthew Avitabile

Let the game begin. Bulldogs deferred and let the Wildcats have the ball first last Friday. HF/T built a 14-2 lead entering the final frame and put the game away with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, earning the Class C quarterfinal win on Friday.August Lee and Owen Hart with rushing scores staked the Wildcats to a 14-0 lead at the break.After C/R got on the board with a safety in the third period, HF/T opened the fourth with a 19-yard scoring strike from Hart to Gabe Toomijian and so after...

Nov 9, 2025 • 198 views

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Careers in Construction Month: BOCES is the Answer to Escalating Industry Worker Shortage

By Matthew Avitabile

ALBANY/SCHOHARAIE -- The impact of the skilled worker shortage is well known—increased costs for products, delays in getting work done and increased pressures on workers and few industries can relate to this more than the construction industry.The Associated Builders and Contractors organization reports that the construction industry must attract an estimated 439,000 new workers this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. In 2026, the trade group states, the industry will n...

Nov 9, 2025 • 169 views

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Christmas Bazaar at Worcester UMC Dec. 6

By Matthew Avitabile

WORCESTER — There will be a Christmas Bazaar at the Worcester United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9am to 2pm. The sale will happen at 111 Main Street with handmade items, Christmas decorations, baked goods, gift items and more. All are invited. Bring a friend! 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 a...

Nov 9, 2025 • 193 views

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GOP Candidates Sweep Richmondville, Seward Races

By Matthew Avitabile

SCHOHARIE – Republican candidates secured all major contested seats in the towns of Richmondville and Seward during Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results from the Schoharie County Board of Elections.In the Town of Richmondville, the entire unopposed Republican slate was elected. Jeffrey Haslun won the Supervisor race with 96.5% of the vote, and Brian W. Manchester was elected Superintendent of Highways with 97.7%. For the two open Town Council seats, Harry Rode (49.8%) an...

Nov 9, 2025 • 197 views

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Mohr Wins Contested Summit Clerk Race; Jefferson GOP Slate Elected

By Matthew Avitabile

JEFFERSON – Katie Mohr won a close, contested race for Town Clerk/Collector in Summit, while all candidates in Jefferson ran unopposed on the Republican line, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's general election.In the Town of Summit, Mohr, running on the Democratic and Katie for Clerk lines, defeated Republican Steven Baratta for the Town Clerk/Collector position, securing 51.5% of the vote to Baratta's 47.9%.Other races in Summit were unopposed. Roger Gural (REP) was elected Super...

Nov 9, 2025 • 220 views