Could Refugees be Headed to Schoharie Co.? State May Only Send Migrants to “Welcoming Communities” By David Avitabile SCHOHARIE – With more refugees/migrants/asylum seekers pouring into New York City and being shipped to Upstate counties, will Schoharie County soon see an influx of immigrants form the Southern Border? Refugees/migrants are being welcomed into nearby Otsego…
Lawton, Snyder Eyeing One Seat on MCS Board By David Avitabile MIDDLEBURGH – Sean Lawton and Bonnie Snyder are vying for one seat on the Middleburgh school board in Tuesday’s district election. They are running for a seat being vacated by Scott Van Kuren who is not running for re-election. Sean Lawton Mr. Lawton, who…
Snyders Build Family Legacy, Surveying Business By Bradley Towle MIDDLEBURGH — When Rudy Snyder began surveying in the early 1960s, his three children, Jim, Betsy, and Meg, were still very young. The elder Snyder received his license in 1967 and eventually founded the Rudolph D. Snyder L.S., P.C. in 1991. Rudy Snyder’s foray into the…
Huntersland FD Celebrates 75 Years HUNTERSLAND – The members and families of the Huntersland Fire Department celebrated 75 years of service last week. Assemblyman Chris Tague recognized Huntersland with a citation as well as members Albert Porter for 45 years of service, Frank Fuchs for 58 years of service and Harold Guest for 69 years…
On April 12th, seven members of the Blenheim Hose Company received training on their recently purchased ION Flexvolt Combi Spreader (jaws of life) tool. The Blenheim Hose Company appreciates the award of funding made possible through the New York Power Authority, the Schoharie County County Flood Committee and Board of Supervisors which distributed $200,000 to…
All Electric Buses May Not be Right for MCS, Despite Gov. Hochul’s Wish By David Avitabile MIDDLEBURGH – Despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s dream and edict that all state school buses are electric by 2035, Middleburgh Central School is not ready to enter the future. In January 2022, Governor Hochul said she would propose legislation to…
All About Racing By Ed & Betty Biittig Fonda’s practice session on Saturday was a big success for the 105 cars and racers that came and for the fans that came for a chance to see cars on the track for the first time. After a bit of grooming the track came up fast and…
A STORM of Controversy Opinions Mixed but Most Schoharie Alumni Not Happy with Choice for New Mascot By David Avitabile SCHOHARIE – Now that the Storm has been chosen as the new mascot for Schoharie Central School, what does the public feel about the name? In a very unscientific Facebook poll conducted by the Mountain…
Man Drowns In Blazer Pond By Liz Page STAMFORD – The body of a 36-year-old man was recovered from Blazer Pond near Stamford late last Sunday morning by a state police dive team. Two others were successfully rescued from the pond the day before after the boat the three were in capsized. Members of the…
Press Contact: Andrew Rowles, Co-Owner Wayward Lane Brewing AGRowles@gmail.com (508) 733-1583 PRESS RELEASE Schoharie County Brewery, Wayward Lane Brewing, Wins New York State 2023 Brewery of the Year Schoharie – The New York State Craft Beer Competition has awarded Wayward Lane Brewing the 2023 Brewery of the Year. The farm brewery opened in 2021 on…
