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Republicans Win Key Races

By Michael RyanMOUNTAINTOP - Clear mandates were delivered in the town supervisor races in Jewett and Windham where the Republican Party continues to dominate the political scene.Otherwise, only one of the other six mountaintop towns, Prattsville, had any suspense while all candidates in Ashland, Hunter and Lexington were unopposed.       JEWETT“The people have spoken,” said Jewett town supervisor Greg Kroyer after handily defeating write-in hopeful John Pumilia despite an unusual and sud...

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"Keys" to Success at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh elementary school fourth students are learning some “keys” to success. They are mastering keyboarding skills in the library with focus and fun. Accuracy, speed and smiles all around.Photos courtesy of 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 such we appreci...

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Local History at the Old Stone Fort - Voting Machine & Upper Fort Illustration

Voting Machine, circa 1925In Honor of Election DayThis nearly 100-year-old voting machine was made by the Automatic Registering Machine Corporation of Jamestown, NY, and used in Schoharie County until the 1960s. It now resides in our Jackson Law Office exhibit and was sent to us by the Old Stone Fort’s own Clay Edmunds.The machine lists four parties, Republican, Democratic, Independence, and Conservative. Voters cast their ballots by moving the wooden handle to the right, making their selectio...

Nov 6, 2025 • 6 views

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A Knight at the Theater at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Come to Middleburgh high school for a Knight at the Theater featuring talented students on Friday, November 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium – doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy:* The Board by Laverne Kehr.* Five-Minute Two Character Comedy Sketches by Tim Mogford.* Not My Cup of Tea by A.F. Groff.Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens.All performances are produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colora...

Nov 6, 2025 • 6 views

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Auto Racing News

By Tom CoughlinThis weekend, all eyes are on the 64th annual Eastern States Weekend at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, which runs from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26.Action continues tonight, Friday, Oct. 24, with the Sportsman Eastern States-50, alongside big block modified time trials and heat races, plus 358-modified heat races. Hot laps start at 1 p.m. Saturday will offer the 358-modified Eastern States-100, plus the NEWS New England Wingless Sprints and big b...

Nov 6, 2025

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County Planning Commission Recommends Approval on Mainbridge Project

Project Engineer Christopher Knox gives a presentation on the Mainbridge project to the Schoharie County Planning Commission. Photo by Chris English.By Chris EnglishSCHOHARIE COUNTY — An ambitious commercial/residential development in the Village of Schoharie has gotten the blessing of the County Planning Commission.At its Monday night, Nov. 3 meeting, the PC unanimously recommended approval of a site plan, subdivision and rezoning needed for the Mainbridge Project at 218 Main Street. It invol...

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Day of the Dead at MCS

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh high school Spanish 2 and 3 students last week learned about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) traditions and worked together to create a colorful classroom ofrenda and displays to honor loved ones. 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 the support our reader...

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Faulkner Wins Gilboa Town Justice Race; Blenheim Incumbents Re-elected

GILBOA – Michael Faulkner won the contested race for Town Justice in Gilboa, while all candidates in Blenheim ran unopposed, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's general election.In the Town of Gilboa's only contested race, Faulkner, running on the Republican line, defeated Democratic candidate Patrice Hallock for Town Justice, securing 57.0% of the vote to Hallock's 43.0%.All other positions in Gilboa were unopposed. Alicia Terry (REP, CON) was re-elected Supervisor with 99.5% of th...

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Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett

The communities of Gilboa and Conesville were saddened to learn that Gary Ramundo had passed away. Sincere condolences to his wife Kathy and family. We will keep all of you in prayer.I was so excited one day this past week when I looked toward my lake. There, perched on one of the limbs of a dead tree laying in the water, was a huge Bald Eagle. I got the binoculars out and walked across the road behind the garage. There I stood watching it for almost an hour.  He was keeping a close eye on the ...

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE…Well, you know - Gilboa Museum Hosts Annual Fundraising Holiday Boutique

By Carolyn BennettGILBOA — If you’re wondering what Santa will bring you this year, Joanne McNally isn’t telling, but she will be on hand along with a dozen other holiday vendors at the Gilboa Museum’s  Annual Fundraising Holiday Boutique, 122 Stryker Road, Gilboa on Sunday, November 16th to offer a festive array of holiday goodies. Add to that the latest in the Gilboa Museum’s Small Works art show where you’ll find “a ton” of pieces from about 20 local artists whose work will ...

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INCUMBENTS WIN IN CONESVILLE

CONESVILLE — Supervisor Bill Federice received 145 votes vs. 37 write-ins. Town Clerk Carrie Sutton won 220 votes with one write-in. Robert Proudman (168 votes) and Carl Fancher (137) each won reelection. There were 30 write-ins. Ward Apgar won 183 or 187 votes for Superintendent Laurel Mattice won 188 of 191 votes. 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 wor...

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Lexington ARC Donates Treats to SCS

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie Central School officials thanked the  Lexington ARC for their donation of Halloween treats to students last week. They appreciated their generosity and for thinking of Schoharie students.Photos courtesy Schoharie 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 such we appreciate all...

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