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By Matthew Avitabile
By Mary A. CrisafulliROXBURY - A member of the public called the recent 6% tax increase for the 2026 budget embarrassing at a board meeting on Dec. 8th. She questioned why the board did not do more to increase revenues throughout the year to avoid such a significant increase.The $4.2 million 2026 budget was adopted in November, with nearly $3 million to be raised through taxes. The total tax levy exceeds $2.7 million, which is approximately $93,992 above the tax cap.The resident scolded the boar...
By Matthew Avitabile
The Seasoned Social Club hosted a wreath-making workshop Monday at Margaretville United Methodist Church, taught by Meganne Balcom of Cody's Sugar Shack in Fleischmanns. From left: Linda Mead, Joan Lawrence-Bauer and Mary McGrane work on their creations.MARGARETVILLE — The Seasoned Social Club of Middletown township will hold a holiday party on Wednesday, December 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Margaretville United Methodist Church’s lower-level dining hall, at 55 Church Street.The party will featu...
By Matthew Avitabile
Write-up by Robert Brune. Photos courtesy Arkville FD.At 1:15 p.m. on Friday, December 5, Arkville Fire Department was dispatched under automatic mutual aid with the Fleischmanns Fire Department to a working structure fire at 105 Route 3 in Halcott Center. Crews quickly established a water supply and initiated both interior and exterior attacks. Thanks to fast action, and the upstairs bedroom doors being closed, the fire was contained to two second-floor rooms.Multiple departments responded, inc...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Matthew Avitabile
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!...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Christine Dwon
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. ...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
By Matthew Avitabile
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...
