May 2024

YouTube Channel Explores Local History By Bradley Towle SCHOHARIE COUNTY — “History on The Road TV” is a YouTube Channel hosting a recently created video series exploring historic Route 20. Don Rittner and Justyna Kostek take viewers on the journey, making stops and exploring the rich history of the towns and villages along the way….

By Chris English The Village of Cobleskill intends to seek grants to pay for the demolition and rehabilitation of a long-vacant space at 553 Main Street. COBLESKILL —  A hearing to get residents’ input on obtaining grants to raze and rehabilitate a long-vacant space at 553 Main Street in the Village of Cobleskill will be…

COBLESKILL — Sarah Meaney recently completed an intense research project in Cuenca, Ecuador, entitled Supporting the Agroecological Fairs of the RED Agroecologica DEL Austro. Sarah is a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering and minoring in Spanish language at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

COBLESKILL — The American Legion Post 57 will host a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27 at 10 am at Veterans Park. The Keynote Speaker will be Rev. David Houck. Wreaths will be placed during this rain-or-shine ceremony with military honors rendered.

COLCHESTER — Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Richmondville resident for driving with a Revoked New York State Driver’s license. On Saturday afternoon, May 11th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on Knox Ave in the Town of Colchester abruptly swerve over the double yellow line into the oncoming…

A Youthful Offender was convicted of Criminal Mischief 4th in the Town of Schoharie Court. The Town of  Schoharie sentenced him to three (3) years’ probation, fifty (50) hours community service, and  restitution.   Daniel Merwin, 43, was convicted of Criminal Contempt 2nd, in the Town of Jefferson Court. The Town  of Jefferson sentenced him to…

By Elizabeth Barr Our own Elizabeth Barr with the ambulance. RICHMONDVILLE — Richmondville Days is coming up fast and Richmondville EMS is preparing for this great event.  There will be a car show at the EMS location at 11 am.  The EMS will also host about 20 vendors and food trucks.  At 1 pm there…

COBLESKILL — In celebration of Community Action Month, Schoharie County Community Action Program (SCCAP) is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, May 24th, from 3-6 PM, in the Noble Ace Hardware parking lot in Cobleskill.  The BBQ by Cargies will feature chicken halves for $9, chicken dinner for $14, ribs (pork) for $11, and a…

By Tori Edwards  SHARON SPRINGS — Sharon Springs students are radiating in their accomplishments as the school year begins to wrap. 25 students were inducted into the Middle School Honor Society; while 10 students were inducted to the National Math Honor Society this Tuesday.  SSCS has also announced their Valedictorian of 2024 which is Jayna…

CHERRY VALLEY – The Spring into Summer festival will be one of the highlights for Memorial Day weekend in Cherry Valley. The last weekend in May will be a busy one in the village as garage sales, a parade, a Memorial Day ceremony in the cemetery, a barbecue, and other events are being planned. The…