"Abby and Gabby" are the pen names used by a pair of local columnists who write "The Prattsville Scoop," a long-running community news column published in The Mountain Eagle. While they write under these pseudonyms, the column is heavily anchored by Ginny and Bob Gurley, prominent civic figures and dedicated volunteers in Prattsville, New York. 

Hyper-Local News: The duo focuses exclusively on grassroots community updates. A typical column reads like a chat over the backyard fence, listing local birthdays, wedding anniversaries, neighborhood gossip, and returning winter "snowbirds".

Veterans Advocacy: A major hallmark of Abby and Gabby's writing is their deep support for military veterans. They frequently use the column to coordinate local donation drives and holiday gift bag packing events for hospitalized veterans at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.

Civic Pride: They are fierce promoters of local small businesses, regional history, and community events, such as the Zadock Pratt Museum and town spring cleanups.

Historical Ties: They often reminisce about local heritage, sharing memories of historic Main Street landmarks, old community parades, and the legendary homemade pizza recipes from the former Jack’s Prattsville Tavern.The column acts as a primary communication network for the town. Readers frequently submit their own family updates directly to the writers via their local phone line or their dedicated community email at gurleyrv@gmail.com.