“Mighty Men of Sharon” Now Available

SHARON SPRINGS — Twelve brave men from Sharon are showing off their personalities in a calendar for a good cause. The Sharon Historical Society has published the “Mighty Men of Sharon” 2026 calendar as a fundraising project and it is selling like hotcakes!The ‘dad bod’ is becoming a more popular kind of body shape, with reports suggesting a bit of cushioning is more attractive to women than chiseled abs. We wanted to shake up tradition, and what better way to do that than to celebrate ...

Rare Bottle Collection Shared at Historians' Meeting

COBLESKILL — Historian Jeff Ullman will share his collection of antique and rare bottles at the Monday, Dec. 1 meeting of the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society.The public is invited. The free program starts at 6 p.m. at the extension building on South Grand Street.The society welcomes new members.The Cobleskill historical society is a nonprofit, 501c (3) organization and membership donations are tax deductible. New members are always welcome. Dues are $10 for the year for both individuals ...

Real Training on Simulated Equipment for Students

Dylan JonesSCHOHARIE– Capital Region BOCES Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation [HERO] senior Dylan Jones uses a heavy equipment simulator recently at the Career and Technical Education Center - Schoharie Campus.Thanks to a National Grid Workforce Development Grant, Capital Region BOCES took delivery in 2022 of four new heavy equipment operator simulators that will are used to train students on how to operate backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators and dump trucks.BOCES acquired two more of ...

“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis PencarHey Neighbors!After more snow this last week, we had a bit of welcomed sun and should remain dry into Tuesday, where we shift into an extended rainy pattern. Highs are expected above 40s and lows in the 30s. Did you know we’ve had quite the space weather these last couple weeks too? So far, November has seen significant solar activity, with a severe "cannibal" solar storm hitting Earth on November 12, causing disruptions to radio communications, GPS accuracy, and impacting pow...

“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis PencarHey Neighbors!After more snow this last week, we had a bit of welcomed sun and should remain dry into Tuesday, where we shift into an extended rainy pattern. Highs are expected above 40s and lows in the 30s. Did you know we’ve had quite the space weather these last couple weeks too? So far, November has seen significant solar activity, with a severe "cannibal" solar storm hitting Earth on November 12, causing disruptions to radio communications, GPS accuracy, and impacting pow...

Salute to Senior Veterans at Spa Ritz

Paul Todd, Commander of Sharon Springs American Legion Post 1269 (Marine Corps Veteran), stood up to speak and thank the senior group for the welcomed recognition and meal.By Alexis PencarSHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver and Gold Senior Club’s luncheon meeting on November 14th at OFA’s “Spa Ritz” congregate meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse featured a special salute to Veterans. Twenty-five seniors honored eleven local Veterans’ patriotism and willingness to serve and sacr...

Salute to Senior Veterans at Spa Ritz

Paul Todd, Commander of Sharon Springs American Legion Post 1269 (Marine Corps Veteran), stood up to speak and thank the senior group for the welcomed recognition and meal.By Alexis PencarSHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver and Gold Senior Club’s luncheon meeting on November 14th at OFA’s “Spa Ritz” congregate meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse featured a special salute to Veterans. Twenty-five seniors honored eleven local Veterans’ patriotism and willingness to serve and sacr...

SSCS SENIORS ATTEND SKILLS-USA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

                                                 Gwodz and Merritt. Photo courtesy SSCS SHARON SPRINGS — Two SSCS seniors were among 300 high school students from across New York state taking part in a leadership conference recently held at The Desmond Hotel – Crown Plaza.Emily Gwozdz (right) and Alexzina Merritt, both enrolled at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center in Schoharie, attended the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conferenc...

SSCS SENIORS ATTEND SKILLS-USA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

                                                 Gwodz and Merritt. Photo courtesy SSCS SHARON SPRINGS — Two SSCS seniors were among 300 high school students from across New York state taking part in a leadership conference recently held at The Desmond Hotel – Crown Plaza.Emily Gwozdz (right) and Alexzina Merritt, both enrolled at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center in Schoharie, attended the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conferenc...

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Celebrates The installation of two ikons and announces evensong Saturday November 22, 2025 4 pmCOBLESKILL — Fr. Paul Hunter, Rector of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Cobleskill, announced that there will be an Evensong Program on Saturday November 22, at 4 pm at St. Christopher’s on St. Christopher’s Place, Cobleskill.Evensong is an ancient service of Prayers and Song to mark the end of the day. Some of the most beautiful sacred music has been co...

Around the Neighborhood - Summit

Crazy as this sounds I used the leaf blower to blow the inch or so of fluffy snow and a few leaves off the porch and car last week; Too Funny. Later on I stationed the snow shovel (probably until April) on the porch for the wet snow to-be. The chickens stayed in their coop most of the 28 degree windy snowy day; not a very hardy bunch.Last Saturday night it was pouring rain at 35 degrees plus the added attraction of thunder and lightning.I follow the Central Bridge Farm Swap on Facebook and have ...

SUNY Student Dies Following Accident

COBLESKILL - SUNY Cobleskill announced the death of student Ashlee Reeves after an accident Saturday night on State Route 7. Reeves was a sophomore.As of printing, the cause of the vehicle-pedestrian accident is under investigation. The college offers mental health services for those in need at wellnesscenter@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5225. 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 ...