The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 09 January 2026

PRATTSVILLE - Second week of January 2026 and just in time for real winter weather. Perhaps we will get some relief with a January thaw.

In the meantime, we say thank you to our road crews whether State, County or Town. You keep us available in case there is an emergency. We also thank our military, EMTs, firemen and others who keep our lives undisturbed.

Gene and Debbie Case Brainerd of Gilboa are back from their four day Christmas visit with their son Billy and family in Lansing, Michigan. Billy and wife Jill and their daughter Maddy (12), were the hosts for the family visit. We wish Maddy a belated birthday wish. Her birthday was January 4. Gene said although they hit snow on the way to Lansing, they traveled a cautious 45 miles an hour and made it safely there. They did run into some snowfall but no blizzards. They said the 12 hour drive is getting to be a chore that was not an issue in the past. On the way home on Friday, the 26th, they decided to stay overnight in Erie, Pennsylvania. Smart choice. The main point is they all had a terrific Merry Christmas. To bring everyone up to date on the Brainerds, their daughter Sarah, who lives in Carmel, NY, is a nurse in a hospital in Poughkeepsie. She is working in the cardiac departments and loves the profession. Isn’t that what we want in a nurse – dedication and love of their job. She decided on a nursing career later than most but once she got involved, she loves it and will continue her nursing career. Sarah keeps taking and passing all tests for more degrees and her goal is to remain in the cardiac nursing field. We congratulate and thank Sarah for her TLC and wish her all the best.

Last week it was Conrad, Christina Gurley, son Tanner and daughter Maeve visiting grandparents and mom and dad for a holiday feast. This week it was Nadine, Isaac, Lincoln and Crew Huntsman making the same rounds. Lincoln and Crew again got to have loads of fun at the tubing park at Bear Pen Sports Center. What a perfect and safe spot for the young ones to enjoy the season and perhaps tire themselves out – not going to happen. The parents also enjoy the day out at the tubing park with their youngsters.

Alisa Brainerd has returned to North Carolina after spending Christmas with parents Shelly and Elliott and sister Stephanie and her son Dylan and Kory O’Hara. Brother Adam and sister in law Kelly also spent Christmas day with the family. After growing up in the Catskill, the winter weather was still a shock to Alisa.

St. Philip Neri RC Church in Grand Gorge is again having their Coffee Hour after their Sunday 8 AM Mass twice a month. This Sunday, January 11, will be their next scheduled Coffee Hour and the next one will be January 25. Mass at that hour, 8 AM, we could probably use the coffee before Mass, Please come and enjoy our togetherness and coffee. More dates posted as they become available. Please attend Mass and Coffee Hour.

Yes, that was a shout out of “GO BILLS” you heard Sunday evening on their win over The Jets. It started in Prattsville, made a stop in Gilboa then continued to Rochester and came back to Prattsville. The Bills’ Mafia knows their way around. The Bills are the only true New York team, playing their home games in Buffalo and this year will christen their new stadium. Bobby Hermance’s son was in on the construction of same stadium. Another loop in the Bills’ saga.

On January 11 we wish Happy Birthday to Kimberly Jaeger. Also on January 11 we wish brothers Micha and Liam Truesdell a very Happy Birthday.

That’s it folks. Need your news, birthdays, anniversaries and all milestones you wish to share.