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Christmas Season Coming to Cherry Valley This Weekend

By Matthew Avitabile

CHERRY VALLEY - The Christmas season is officially coming to Cherry Valley this weekend starting with a tree lighting and parade Friday night.The 34th annual Cherry Valley Holiday Weekend will run from 5 to 9pm on Friday and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.The historic businesses invite you to join in a cherished community tradition. It kicks off Friday with a delightful array of events and activities spread throughout the village and town.The highlights of the weekend include a tree li...

Dec 8, 2025 • 202 views

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Local Mechanic Opens Mobile Shop

By Matthew Avitabile

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Local mechanic Cody Phillips announced that he is opening a new mobile shop for those in need of maintenance work, fabricating, welding, and mechanical repair. FBN Mechanical will travel to you and have the means to have important equipment trailered to the site. Call 518-245-6712 or email gabrielle.phillips@FBN-mechanical.com for more information.Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD...

Dec 8, 2025 • 196 views

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Officials Seeking Info in Cherry Valley Vandalism

By Matthew Avitabile

CHERRY VALLEY - Cherry Valley village officials are seeking information in the vandalism at the Alden Park ball field in mid-November.The vandalism occurred on November 15 or 16, officials said."To the parents/guardians of the child(ren) who have vandalized the ball field on Alden Park, please note that you and your child will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Vandalism is NOT tolerated in our Village. We appreciate your full cooperation in this matter in determining the party(ies)...

Dec 8, 2025 • 209 views

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Sharon Holiday Parade of Lights

By Matthew Avitabile

By Alexis PencarSHARON SPRINGS — This evening, December 5th, the Holiday Parade of Lights is scheduled at Sharon Springs Central School! The highly anticipated annual celebration starts at the SSCS then makes its way out to Route 20, wrapping its way around to the Sharon Springs Fire House for photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus and treats!The event will start at 6:00 PM with our local American Legion Post presenting the Wreath Ceremony at the Memorials and monument in front of SSCS, with the speci...

Dec 8, 2025 • 219 views

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Honoring Ella

By Matthew Avitabile

MARGARETVILLE — The world lost a beautiful soul on November 20th when longtime, much-loved therapy dog, Ella Truitt, crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  For over eight years, she created miracles every week, from getting 93-year-olds and adults with autism over their lifelong fear of dogs to encouraging nursing home residents to say her name when they uttered no other words.Ella was a natural at therapy dog work.  On the first day that she met with a professional trainer when Ella was only one year...

Dec 7, 2025 • 368 views

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Funding Will Aid Margaretville Hospital Primary Care

By Matthew Avitabile

WASHINGTON — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have secured $2,634,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) in the FY2026 Agriculture appropriations bill for three urgently needed projects in Upstate New York. This includes $619,000 for primary care renovation at Margaretville Hospital.The investments will replace a deteriorating firehouse in Guilford, modernize a rural primary care facility in Margaretville, ...

Dec 7, 2025 • 307 views

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Inn & Restaurant Plans For Roxbury Main Street

By Matthew Avitabile

By Mary A. CrisafulliROXBURY - Following a public hearing, the Roxbury Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for the Inn & Restaurant plans proposed at 53470 State Hwy 30, along Main Street. The original site plan was approved in June. Owner Andrew Williams requested moving the intended restaurant from behind the planned inn to the former Reeds Tavern site. The old tavern was torn down nearly ten years ago.Two members of the public spoke at the hearing. One resident questioned plans for ...

Dec 7, 2025 • 412 views

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Around the Neighborhood: Summit

By Matthew Avitabile

By Karen CuccinelloThe tree lighting in Charlotteville11/28-12/5There’s a skim of ice on Summit Lake.Christmas tree lighting in Charlotteville sponsored by the Charlotteville Schoolhouse was a very nice event. Judy Kramer in the photo from Joann Rosa.CESRPL Team and High Individual Match Scores 11/21/2025 Match VII. Stamford/Richmondville beat Oneonta: 1096-19X to 1068-16X. High Stamford/Richmondville Scores were from: Gus Mueller 277-6X; Cori Tubbs 275-6X; Jim Hitt 274-5X; and Brian Righi 270...

Nov 25, 2025 • 258 views

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NOTICE OF MEETING - Cobleskill Agricultural Society

By Matthew Avitabile

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Membership meeting of the Cobleskill Agricultural Society will be held at the Cornell Co-Operative Extension Building located at 173 South Grand Street, Cobleskill, New York, on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.Remember 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 reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreciate all ...

Nov 24, 2025 • 410 views

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Middleburgh Library - Week of November 30, 2025

By Matthew Avitabile

12/2 - 10:45 AM - Drop-in Storytime - Join Miss Terry for this fun, interactive storytime geared toward little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers!  We will read books, sing songs and watch a short film based on our weekly theme.  No registration is required.12/2 - 1:00-4:00 PM - Mahjong - Join the ladies for games of Mahjong.  If you don't know how to play, they will help you.  Men are welcome also.12/4 - 11:00-12:00 - Homeschool Explorers - The Homeschool Explorers Program is designed for h...

Nov 23, 2025 • 300 views

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Middleburgh Library - Week of November 30, 2025

By Matthew Avitabile

12/2 - 10:45 AM - Drop-in Storytime - Join Miss Terry for this fun, interactive storytime geared toward little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers!  We will read books, sing songs and watch a short film based on our weekly theme.  No registration is required.12/2 - 1:00-4:00 PM - Mahjong - Join the ladies for games of Mahjong.  If you don't know how to play, they will help you.  Men are welcome also.12/4 - 11:00-12:00 - Homeschool Explorers - The Homeschool Explorers Program is designed for h...

Nov 23, 2025 • 102 views

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Chung’s Six Threes Propel SUNY Cobleskill to First Win, 74-56 over Keystone

By Matthew Avitabile

Chrischen Chung poured in 24 points, six for seven from deep, to give Tigers first win of the seasonCOBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team picked up their first win of the season with a commanding 74-56 home victory over Keystone College on Tuesday night in the Iorio Gymnasium.Senior guard Chrischen Chung (Poughkeepsie, NY) led the Tigers with a game-high 24 points, tying his career high, while adding five rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. Chung was nearly perfect...

Nov 23, 2025 • 116 views