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Obituary - Werner Rentsch

Werner Rentsch, an accomplished artist, began his career in commercial advertising before dedicating himself fully to painting. His early oil paintings captured the quiet beauty of rural life in upstate New York, inspired by the years he and his wife Gail spent on their farm in Jefferson. There, he nurtured his lifelong love of animals—especially horses—which became both his passion and his artistic focus.Werner’s deep connection with horses, sparked by a generous palomino named Allegro, l...

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Obituary - Gary "Groucho" Ramundo

Gary "Groucho" Ramundo found eternal peace on Sunday, November 2, 2025.Honey, Dad, Pops, Groucho, Gary, Coach, McGuyver, King Cob, take your pick. Whatever role was needed, he was the guy for the job. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Schenectady to Elizabeth (Carrapellucci) and Daniel Ramundo, Sr. and was a Gilboa-Conesville graduate. Soon after, He went to HVCC to study auto mechanics. After graduating HVCC he was drafted into the US Army where he served from 1970 to 1972. Once back home, he spe...

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Obituary - Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III

Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III, 66, of Huntersland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025 surrounded by his family.  A lifelong resident of Huntersland, Harold was born on May 24, 1959, at Cobleskill Hospital, the son of Harold and Arline (Cater) Guest.  Harold graduated from Middleburgh Central School and while Harold dreamed of becoming a professional football player, he graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice.  After college, h...

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Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - A Few Local Tidbits

A few interesting tidbits. We’ll start with the area’s mail routes back in 1837. (Kingston Freeman)Six days a week the mail carrier left Catskill at 4 am and arrived in Stamford at 2 pm.He left Stamford at 8 am and arrived back in Catskill by 6 pm. From Catskill he went through Irvingsville (Palenville), East Hunter (a village in the Kaaterskill Clove), Tannersville, Hunter, East Lexington, Lexington, to Prattsville, thirty-six miles and return.From Catskill he went 48 miles to Leeds and Ca...

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American Heritage Girls, Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

The Greenville NY, Troop 0518 of the "American Heritage Girls" started their fundraiser for "Wreaths Across America" at GNH Lumber in Greenville on Saturday November 8th.The girls will be raising money to place Wreaths on the graves of Soldiers at NYHCCW- Hannacroix Cemetery, NYWLRC- Westerlo Rural Cemetery and NYWLCT Westerlo Central Cemetery. The AHG is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program, for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AmericanHeritageGirls.orgThe Greenville Troop...

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Catskill Watershed Corporation Approves Funding for Cold Spring Housing Development Stormwater Project

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors has approved funding under the MOA-145 Stormwater Program to support the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Cold Spring Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., located at 55 Spruce Street, Tannersville.The Cold Spring Housing Development project is managed by RUPCO, Inc., and designed by Keplinger Freeman Associates with Kearney Realty & Development Group serving as the contractor. The ...

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545

This past weekend, our Post held a Tag Day at routes 23 & 296 and we’re deeply grateful to all who stopped by and donated.Your generosity helps us continue our mission of service. With the funds raised, we proudly support the Stratton VA Food Pantry, Tunnels to Towers, the VFW Volunteer Service Officers, and our Post Building Fund.A special thank-you goes out to the Mountaintop Marine Corps Detachment for inviting us to their Marine Corps Birthday Ball in East Durham. It was a wonderful evenin...

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BETTER THAN HEARSAY = Sharing and Remembering

 Remembering veteran Richard Banks and his Korean War era compatriots. Among the many dedicated Windham Community Food Pantry volunteers are John O’Brien and Rosemary Weiss.By Michael RyanWINDHAM - It seems appropriate to shift gears, this week, getting the word out about the Windham Community Food Pantry and Korean War era veteran Richard Banks with a few of his area compatriots.Folks at the Food Pantry are hosting a free food giveaway on Thursday, November 20, through a grant provided by t...

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Food Security Coalition Performs Food Feats

Goats saying “cheese” for the camera and helping produce 24,000 pounds of “extra” coagulated casein that was put to productive use by the Food Security Coalition.Greene County Food Security Coalition is a network of food pantries, feeding agencies, local food producers, volunteers and community members such as (left to right) Charlotte Carter, Jonathan Gross, Isabella Kemp and Barbara Swanson.By Michael RyanMOUNTAINTOP - Smiling and saying “cheese” for the camera is one thing, but fi...

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Bobcats Growling and Growing for Different Glory

Don’t try to convince Bobcats players their fans and mascot (Jade Ryan undercover) aren’t the best in the galaxy.  A couple of Windham kids, Reese Rusin and Albert Chase (white jerseys, left to right), hone in on the soccer ball as an opponent does the same in the spirit of competition and fellowship. The Bobcats homeschool soccer team recently concluded its second season, including mountaintop and valley boys and girls, organized and coached by Andrew and Grace Houle.By Michael RyanMAPLE...

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Out Lexington Way

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 ...

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Guide to Greene County food pantry locations and hours

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...

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