All About Racing

Mike Hill and Beau Ballard will be regulars this season at Albany-Saratoga in team Pro Stocks cars owned by Kenn VanWert.  Biittig photo By Ed & Betty Biittig Mike Maresca was the winner of the Lou Lazzaro Memorial event at Fonda on Saturday night, picking up $4,444 for the win and much more in lap…

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A Great Lecture

The Town of Fulton Historical Society had a presentation from Mountain Eagle columnists Professors Robert and Johanna Titus on the Hudson River Schools of Art and their Ice Age Origins at their Thursday May 2 meeting.  Those in attendance learned a lot about the effects of the ice age on this area and how it…

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Auto Racing News

By Tom Coughlin Dodge City Speedway in Howes Cave is scheduled to open their 2024 season tonight with points beginning in all classes. Gates open at 5:00 pm. warm-ups at 6:30 pm. racing starts at 7:00 pm.  Tonight at Utica-Rome Speedway is Round number two of the Thunder on the Thruway Series for the modified,…

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DEC voices concern about decrease in deer harvest statewide 

By Jennifer Patterson Hunters across New York State harvested more than 200,000 deer in 2023-2024, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The harvest included an estimated 112,224 antlered bucks and 97,557 antlerless deer. Statewide, this represents a 3.6 percent decrease in antlered buck harvest and a 15.6 percent decrease in antlerless deer harvest…

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Embark on the Schoharie County Trail of Treasures

A Quest for Sustainability and Local Charm SCHOHARIE COUNTY – This month, Visit Schoharie County proudly launched an interactive experience called “Trail of Treasures” on VisitSchoharieCounty.com, inviting locals and visitors alike to embark on a unique journey that marries the thrill of thrifting with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Trail of Treasures is not…

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