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Sharon Springs Secures Overtime Win Against Schenectady

By Matthew Avitabile

Jan. 15th - Sharon Springs Girls Varsity Team (coached by Randi Korona) won in a nonleague game that lasted into overtime against the Schenectady High School Girls Varsity Team (Head Coach David Bush, Assistant Coach Erica Knolhoff). Both teams conducted a well-played game with a final score of 44-41. (Far left Sharon Springs player #11) Isabella Cornwell caught 10 rebounds and scored 3 points. Peyton Barbic (#10) scored 10 or more in 2 of the 5 major statistical categories, which is called achi...

Jan 22, 2026 • 165 views

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Around the Neighborhood - Fleischmanns

By Matthew Avitabile

By Rebecca DeVitoHello everyone! Keeping nice and warm, I hope. Writing this from my kitchen, staring at an icicle that is over 3 feet long. Yes, I measured it. Thursday evening we had an incredibly well attended kick off for The Frog. I got to meet Patricia Wadsley (very briefly as I was slinging drinks), who has written a piece on the event. Thank you for coming and for sharing, and thank you to Katherine Wandersee for all of her efforts in making the event a success. It was nice to switch it...

Jan 22, 2026 • 154 views

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Catskill Center Receives Grant to Enhance Interpretation and Accessibility

By Matthew Avitabile

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development was awarded a $31,033 matching grant from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Park and Trail Partnership Grants program to improve accessibility and visitor experience at the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center. The project will update and replace aging signage with a new entrance kiosk, enhanced interpretive signage along trail systems, an outdoor television providing orientation, stewardship, and safety inf...

Jan 22, 2026 • 156 views

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Flood Analysis Adopted & Water Meter Fees Discussed

By Matthew Avitabile

By Mary A. CrisafulliMARGARETVILLE - Mike Coryat from Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) presented the finalized Local Flood Analysis (LFA) to Margaretville Village Board members on Jan. 20th. After the presentation, the board unanimously adopted the LFA.An LFA is an engineering study conducted to identify areas of high flood risk and recommend solutions. The analysis can help guide a municipality to access grant funding and move forward with flood mitigation projects.Ma...

Jan 22, 2026 • 154 views

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MUSINGS OF A LOCAL - By Iris Mead The Community Food Pantry is Here to Help

By Matthew Avitabile

MARGARETVILLE — THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF MARGARETVILLE IS HERE TO HELP our local residents experiencing food shortages during this winter season and at any time.  FOOD INSECURITY IS ON MOST PEOPLE’S MINDS IN THIS TIME OF RISING FOOD COSTS ALIGNED WITH HEATING COSTS SPIRALING IN MOST COMMUNITIES IN OUR AREA. This article is a follow-up to my November 15, 2024 article on the Community Food Pantry and to remind people that it is here to serve the local communities of Margaretville, Arkvil...

Jan 22, 2026 • 144 views

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Truck Fire in Fleischmanns After Crash

By Matthew Avitabile

A vehicle caught fire after striking a pole Monday morning on the east end of town on Route 28 in Fleischmanns around 8:48. Another car had pulled out front, causing the original vehicle to swerve and hit a power pole, which then snapped. The car caught fire. All four passengers were transported out. No serious injuries reported.Special thanks to FFD Chief Todd Wickham.Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 US...

Jan 22, 2026 • 146 views

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Wixon to Play Pine Hill Community Center Feb. 7

By Matthew Avitabile

PINE HILL — We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Concert Series is officially kicking off at the Pine Hill Community Center.Get ready for another great year of live music, talented performers, and wonderful community nights.Stay tuned for concert announcements and dates — we can’t wait to welcome you back!We’re thrilled to announce that our very first concert features Joe Colwell — and it’s his first time performing at the Center!Let’s show Joe what the Pine Hill Community is ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 146 views

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Successful Gala for Bovina Montessori

By Matthew Avitabile

Patricia Wadsley  BOVINA —  On a very snowy Saturday afternoon  in Delaware County parents and supporters from points far and wide in the Greater Catskill area gathered at  the Bovina Montessori School for their school fundraiser, the second annual KidSkill Fund Winter Gala. Set on 50 rolling acres nestled between Delhi and Andes, Bovina Montessori follows the precepts of Maria Montessori the early 20th century educator, who identified children’s learning stages, and saw that education ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 153 views

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Seniors Honored, MCS Scores Win Over H-T

By Matthew Avitabile

Maria Colberg goes up strong for a shot against HTCMCS’s Vasalissa Hrazanek works to keep the ball in her possession.Naomi Delpratt attempts to block a pass from HTC’s Lily Constable during MCS's win FridaySeniors Miley Balcom, Livia Frankowiack and Kendra BalcomVictoria Fairbairn of MCS drives to the basket during game play. Photos by Chrysal Balcom.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...

Jan 22, 2026 • 141 views

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Devastating Fire Near Fleischmanns

By Matthew Avitabile

Around 2:40 am Sunday night/Monday morning a fire devastated a house on Old Route 28 between Fleischmanns and Clovesville It was a total loss.Responding to the fire were Fleischmanns, Arkville, Margaretville, Halcottsville, Roxbury, Arena, and Pine Hill and Margaretville Hospital on standby. Special thanks to FFD Chief Todd Wickham.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 ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 171 views

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THE CATSKILL GEOLOGISTS BY PROFESSORS ROBERT AND JOHANNA TITUS - Jaws, the Movie: Right Here in the Catskills?

By Matthew Avitabile

We frequently speak of the distant past in our columns. We go on to describe what our Catskills region was like thousands, millions or even hundreds of millions of years ago.  For the two of us it’s just in our nature as geologists to ponder the past. And you can do this too. Look at a globe. Find your exact longitude and latitude and then stand up. Go to your front door. Wave your arm in a complete 360-degree circle and yep, this is your very own spot on the surface of the globe. It was diff...

Jan 22, 2026 • 141 views

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Cobleskill Pulls Away Early in 73–53 NAC Win Over Maine Maritime

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team set the tone early and never looked back, using a strong first half to cruise past Maine Maritime Academy, 73-53, in North Atlantic Conference action Friday night inside the Iorio Gymnasium.Emilio Nabli (Brooklyn, NY) led the Tigers with a game-high 16 points, adding three assists while shooting an efficient 6-of-12 from the floor. Cobleskill showcased its depth with three players finishing with nine points apiece. Andrew Wright (Berne, ...

Jan 22, 2026 • 156 views