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Around the Neighborhood - Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett

By Matthew Avitabile

We got just a little January weather break this past week. Then on Sunday evening the wind began and a snow squall hit here in Flat Creek. For a little while there was no way I could see across the road as I looked out the front window. It was a good time to watch my BILLS play. What a fourth quarter nail biter that was with quarterback Josh Allen making a touchdown with only seconds to go. It ended with BILLS team player Bosa intercepting the play from the Jaguars. With that it was then two kne...

Jan 15, 2026 • 179 views

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Jefferson Town Board Organizes for the New Year

By Matthew Avitabile

By Liz PageJEFFERSON  – Members of Jefferson Town Board went down the list of official appointments and designations to start the new year last Thursday, with few changes. They also heard a proposal from Eric Schwartz, representing Oorah, Inc.  to have a cross walk across state Route 10 at Castle Mountain Road. They were discouraged to note that someone has been stealing the recyclable bottles from a pair of barrels designated to raise money for Jefferson Heritage Day.Among the official appo...

Jan 15, 2026 • 167 views

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M'burgh Village Hopes to Add B'ball Court to Park

By Matthew Avitabile

By David AvitabileMIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh village officials are hoping to transform an old skating rink into a new basketball court in Badgley Park.At the January village board meeting, Trustee Amanda Fernandez detailed some of the plans for the park.The plans for Badgley Park include: : remove curbing from rink and refurbish surface for basketball court. The village will replace hoops and restripe the court. Currently the village is looking into the complexity of curbing jobs to see if DPW c...

Jan 15, 2026 • 162 views

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M'burgh Village May Apply for Grant for EV Charging Station

By Matthew Avitabile

By David AvitabileMIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Village officials may decide next month to apply for a New York State Department Department of Environmental Conservation grant for electric vehicle charging stations in the village.The grant application is due on February 27.  There would be a 10 percent local match. The proposal was discussed by the village grants committee in November and January  and has been discussed by the village board. The maximum grant amount is capped at $125,000.The Villa...

Jan 15, 2026 • 158 views

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Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in M'burgh

By Matthew Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - New York State Police arrested Michelle Pickett, 51, and Steven Noxon, 41, both of Middleburgh, on December 16, 2025, after a traffic stop on Route 145. The arrests were made by the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit after receiving information about suspicious activity linked to the sale of illicit drugs at a home in Middleburgh.During the investigation, authorities discovered a large amount of narcotics, cash, packaging materials, and a digital scale on the suspects and in the ...

Jan 15, 2026 • 166 views

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Conesville Closes on Bond for New $334K Plow Truck

By Matthew Avitabile

Conesville Town Supervisor Bill Federice presided over the Jan. 13 board meeting. Photo by Chris English.By Chris EnglishCONESVILLE — The Town of Conesville had a successful closing recently on the $334,025 bond that is paying for the town's new 2025 Western Star plow truck and its equipment, Town Supervisor Bill Federice announced at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 board meeting."We did get it and everything is in place and we're good to go," he said of the closing. The bond will be repaid over six year...

Jan 15, 2026 • 170 views

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Four Corrections Officers Graduate

By Matthew Avitabile

Left to right: Deputy M. Kodra, Deputy M. Gray, Deputy M. Bernhardt, Deputy A. Gray, Deputy T. Quigley, Sgt. B. Baker, Sheriff FancherSCHOHARIE — Schoharie County Sheriff Albro W. Fancher proudly announced the recent graduation of four Corrections Officers from the Basic Course for Corrections Officers at the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Correction Officer Graduates:Deputy Matthew Kodra, Defensive Tactics AwardDeput...

Jan 15, 2026 • 200 views

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New Speed Sign in M'burgh

By Matthew Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - The Village of Middleburgh ordered a new speed sign last year in response to community concerns about speeding on Clauverwie Road and River Street.The Department of Public Works built a trailer for the speed sign so that the village could place it in various spots throughout the Village, including Clauverwie, River, and Maple Avenue.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...

Jan 15, 2026 • 162 views

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MCS Student Top Youth Leader

By Matthew Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - Congratulations to Middleburgh high school student Cecilia. Each year, one student is selected to represent MCS at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, a nationally recognized program that empowers young leaders.Photo courtesy Middleburgh Central School.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...

Jan 15, 2026 • 158 views

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Auto Racing News

By Matthew Avitabile

Tire specialist Jay Castimore demonstrates and explains his method of preparing a tire at the Andy’s Speed Shop racing seminar last Friday night.By Tom CoughlinTo begin your Friday morning, I will start with some very good news for all race fans throughout the racing community. Dirt modified and NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen of Sprakers took some practice laps last week in his No. 44 Halmar-Friesen Racing modified down at the Friendship Speedway in North Carolina in preparation fo...

Jan 15, 2026 • 8 views

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Democratic Candidates Hope for Victory at Middleburgh Forum

By Matthew Avitabile

Dozens turned out for the Democratic candidate forum Sunday.Janet Tweed discusses her experience Sunday.Mary Finneran speaks about environmental issues during the Sunday event.Thomas Boomhower describes his plans for the area during the Middleburgh forum.Michele Frazier discussed affordability.By Matthew Avitabile MIDDLEBURGH - Several dozen people came to the Middleburgh Community Center Sunday to hear Democratic Party candidates for state office speak on Sunday. Former Middleburgh Town Superv...

Jan 15, 2026 • 145 views

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Community Victory in Central Bridge Feed Mill Opening

By Matthew Avitabile

By Angela ClapperCENTRAL BRIDGE — Saturday was the day that Dave Fatigate and Duane Spaulding had been dreaming of for a year! January 10, 2026, Central Bridge Feeds LLC opened their doors to the public. I was asked to be there with the Farm Bureau.  Duane and Dave are all about community,  family, friends,  and quality. I was able to be there from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In those few hours, I witnessed many walking in to see the mill, tour the mill, shop and the mill, and offer so many hand...

Jan 15, 2026 • 200 views