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NEW Schoharie County 4-H Community Club Filling A Gap and Debunking Misconceptions

By Heather SkinnerCOBLESKILL — What are your interests? Organizational Leaders Marissa Colvin & Anthony McGibbon, along with Xzavier, have started a new Schoharie County 4-H Community Club where kids ages 5-18 can explore a large array of tangible life skills and interests. Many assume owning livestock is a requirement to join 4-H, but they want you to know livestock isn’t a requirement and 4-H is so much more. On October 30th, Schoharie County 4-H Community Club held their 1st meeting at C...

Nov 9, 2025 • 21 views

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SUNY Cobleskill Cross Country Wraps Up SUNYAC Championships at Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH  – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s cross country teams wrapped up competition at the 2025 SUNYAC Cross Country Championships on Saturday, hosted by Plattsburgh State at the Ruger Woods Course. The women’s team placed seventh overall in the 6K race, while the men earned a 10th-place finish in the 8K event.For the Fighting Tiger women, sophomore Gabrielle Waite (Pulaski, N.Y.) led the way with a 22nd-place finish in 24:06.9. Senior Alyssa Freeguard (Argyle, N.Y.) followe...

Nov 9, 2025 • 24 views

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Pine Hill Halloween

                     A couple of angels floated through The Colonial checking in with their parents.  The Pine Hill Community Center had 47 children come through for the annual Trunk or Treat. There were hopes of more kids but the rain must have dampened their enthusiasm. Still those that attended enjoyed the evening. Photos by Robert Brune.The Pine Hill Social happily gave out lots of candy and other treats to children and the parents making the rounds on Main Street on Hallow...

Nov 9, 2025 • 22 views

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The Mind is Quick to Decide

An exploration of common cognitive biases

Nov 6, 2025 • 32 views

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Margaretville Central Hosts Halloween Parade

Margaretville Central School Halloween Parade 2025                                                             Photos by Robert Brune Teachers and students of Margaretville Central School accompanied by parents in the Halloween parade down Main Street as the rain paused for a couple of hours last FridayRemember 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 readi...

Nov 6, 2025 • 22 views

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Fleischmanns Halloween Projection Series

By Robert BruneFLEISCHMANNS — The seasonably moody weather of chilly temperatures and light rain didn’t stop artist Alan Powell from going ahead with his outdoor film projection across the front of his Victorian home in Fleischmanns, just across from the municipal parking lot. The Halloween weekend installation featured percussionist Michael Suchorsky and keyboardist Mihoko Suzuki performing music along with Powell’s visuals, an inventive blend of 1960s beach parties and monster movie clip...

Nov 6, 2025 • 27 views

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Day of the Dead in Margaretville Raises Awareness, Local Economy

By Robert BruneMARGARETVILLE — The diversity of culture in Margaretville continues to strengthen the whole community through this year’s four-day Day of the Dead celebration at the Galli Curci Theater. On Wednesday, the theater’s bare walls were transformed by Armando Cuatianquiz and his partner at Sacred Soil, Juve Maldonado, into a radiant tapestry of Mexican art, traditional clothing, learning materials, and brilliant marigold flowers. The altar, where visitors were invited to place pho...

Nov 6, 2025 • 30 views

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Back on the Rails Once Again: Fall Excursions on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad

Pulling Trains on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad, New York Ontario & Western Railway NW-2 class Locomotive #116. Photo by author. Rolling eastward toward Arkville, our engineer admires the fall scenery.  Photo by author. Splendid scenic view abord the D&U's open-air cars showcase the peak fall foliage.  Photo by author.  By Maxwell SykesARKVILLE — After a five-year hiatus, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad returned to active rail service in 2025. Mother’s Day weekend marked the long-await...

Nov 6, 2025 • 20 views

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Haunted Harbor Brings Halloween Magic to Andes Hotel

                    Derek Curl was beyond fashionable for Halloween. Photos by Robert Brune. By Robert BruneANDES — The Andes Hotel once again proved itself the heart of holiday festivities in town, as owner Derek Curl and his staff transformed the property into a Halloween spectacle. This year’s theme, the Haunted Harbor, featured a towering ship dubbed the SS Regret as the centerpiece, setting the stage for DJ Tito’s music that pulsed through the hamlet.  Since Curl too...

Nov 6, 2025 • 18 views

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A FEW PLACES REMAIN IN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

ARKVILLE — The failure of an online event service has caused Catskills Folk Connection to open registrations again for workshops this weekend, featuring Tuscarora/Mohawk artist Marilyn Isaacs who will teach traditional fingerweaving in two identical workshops.  Saturday 2-4 pm, or Sunday 1-3 pm. To register call or email Ginny Scheer 607-238-9162  or gscheer.mcs@gmail.com. The $50 payment can be made when you arrive for the workshop. “We are concerned that there are people who wished they ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 17 views

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Festive Fundraiser Celebrates the Arts and Community Dec. 5 - Benefits Roxbury Arts Group’s Diverse Programming

ROXBURY — Roxbury Arts Group invites the community to celebrate the season with them at its inaugural Dance Party fundraiser on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7 PM at the Old Mill Restaurant in Roxbury. This evening of dancing, dining, and community connection supports the high-quality arts programming that enriches life in the rural Catskills year-round."There's no better way to celebrate the holiday season than by dancing with friends and neighbors while supporting the diverse arts programming...

Nov 6, 2025 • 21 views

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Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash

MIDDLETOWN — On October 28, just before 3 p.m., Troopers responded to State Highway 28 just north of the intersection to County Highway 6 in the town of Middletown for a two-vehicle crash.  An investigation at the scene determined that a 2022 Ford Edge was traveling north on State Highway 28 when for an unknown reason, crossed into on-coming traffic, directly into the path of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado.The operator of the Ford Edge, Natasha Reed, age 36 of Delhi was pronounced deceased at Ma...

Nov 6, 2025 • 25 views

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