Residents of Cobleskill are invited to come to skate at the community skating rink this Saturday.
Photo: Rollover Crash in Carlisle
A rollover crash in Carlisle Sunday caused scares but no major injuries.
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| Photo credit: Schoharie County Fire Wire |
Apple Barrel Holding Fundraiser for DAR House January 29th
The Apple Barrel is continuing its role in local giving by hosting a major fundraising push later this month. The event, known as 'Cabin Fever,' will be held to assist the Daughters of the American Revolution house on Main Street, Schoharie.
The event will include a dinner, shopping, raffle, wine tasting, and more.
The event will include a dinner, shopping, raffle, wine tasting, and more.
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| Photo credit: Schoharie Promo Association |
Schoharie, Middleburgh Skating Rinks Ready
While the lower temperatures may be putting a strain on local heating sources and energy bills, there is one upside for local residents.
Both the Schoharie and Middleburgh skating rinks have been filled and are open for use. Schoharie's is in the Fox Creek Park near the little league field and Middleburgh's is in Badgely Park near the fire house.
Both the Schoharie and Middleburgh skating rinks have been filled and are open for use. Schoharie's is in the Fox Creek Park near the little league field and Middleburgh's is in Badgely Park near the fire house.
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| Photo credit: Schoharie Promotional Association |
SALT Announces 2015 Goals
Schoharie Area Long Term Recovery has announced several resolutions for 2015 that read in part a new commitment for recovery.
Part of these projects includes:
Part of these projects includes:
THE TRAIL PROJECT: Building on a long held community vision with a SALT facilitated, multi-organizational effort around the Schoharie Creek. In 2015, with other partnering organizations and the community we will create a feasibility study for a 38 mile multi-use trail from Esperance to Blenheim as a vehicle for community driven economic renewal.Find the whole list on their website.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: The United Nations defines Community Development as “a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.” Going forward as we shift from recovery to renewal SALT will continue to seek out, facilitate and coordinate community development projects like the Trail Project.
ECONOMIC RENEWAL: 2014 saw many new businesses open post-flood across the county. 2015 will be the first full year that SALT is placing one of our VISTA members jointly at the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce to further support local business revitalization.
1/12/15
Local Early Intervention Coordination Council Meeting January 20th
Written By Cicero on 1/12/15 | 1/12/15
The next meeting of the Local Early Intervention Coordination Council (LEICC) will be held on
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 3rd floor conference room #360 at the County
Office Building at 276 Main Street, Schoharie, NY. All meetings are open to the public.
The LEICC was formed to advise the Schoharie County Department of Health in identifying
families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities so appropriate
intervention services can be provided.
For more information, contact the Health Department at 295-8705.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 3rd floor conference room #360 at the County
Office Building at 276 Main Street, Schoharie, NY. All meetings are open to the public.
The LEICC was formed to advise the Schoharie County Department of Health in identifying
families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities so appropriate
intervention services can be provided.
For more information, contact the Health Department at 295-8705.
Letter to the Editor: Time for a Shakeup in Local Media
Dear editor,
As much as your publication seems mainly hinging on arrest reports and poor editorials, at least you publish letters sent to you. How many people in this county have seen their letters to the Times Journal thrown away and never published?
While we're talking about the oldest paper in the county, how many times do people need to get yelled at by their editor? The amount of business owners, public officials, and regular ol' people that she's cursed out has probably exceeded the subscription base. Well, at least she gets good pictures of people's behinds and half-filled parking lots from events. Makes you wonder what secret she has on old Jim anyway?
The Gazette doesn't seem to do much around here. The Mountain Eagle is useless. Any satirical crap from disgraced former kleptocrats is a joke (and not the way ol' Dan or any young former members of the Planning Department wants it to be).
So we the people of the county are seriously underserved. Maybe the Schoharie News can pick up its game. Maybe we can do something about corruption and local products. Maybe we should, considering not much is working now.
Richard "Halliburton"
Summit
As much as your publication seems mainly hinging on arrest reports and poor editorials, at least you publish letters sent to you. How many people in this county have seen their letters to the Times Journal thrown away and never published?
While we're talking about the oldest paper in the county, how many times do people need to get yelled at by their editor? The amount of business owners, public officials, and regular ol' people that she's cursed out has probably exceeded the subscription base. Well, at least she gets good pictures of people's behinds and half-filled parking lots from events. Makes you wonder what secret she has on old Jim anyway?
The Gazette doesn't seem to do much around here. The Mountain Eagle is useless. Any satirical crap from disgraced former kleptocrats is a joke (and not the way ol' Dan or any young former members of the Planning Department wants it to be).
So we the people of the county are seriously underserved. Maybe the Schoharie News can pick up its game. Maybe we can do something about corruption and local products. Maybe we should, considering not much is working now.
Richard "Halliburton"
Summit
Vote in Our New Poll: Affects of Gas Prices and Fracking
Make sure to vote in our new poll regarding the effects of falling gas prices, mainly due to fracking on your opinion of the practice.
Poll: Most See County as Corrupt
Readers believe by an overwhelming margin that corruption is still embedded in local government. In fact, a quarter believe that corruption today has surpassed even the levels under Cassandra Ethington several years ago.
Do You Think That Corruption Has been Removed from County Government?
Virtually all of it 2% - 3
Mostly 10% - 17
No 63% - 107
It's worse than ever 25% - 42
169 total
Do You Think That Corruption Has been Removed from County Government?
Virtually all of it 2% - 3
Mostly 10% - 17
No 63% - 107
It's worse than ever 25% - 42
169 total
1/10/15
Middleburgh Man Arrested for Controlled Substance, Trespassing, and Harassment
Written By Editor on 1/10/15 | 1/10/15
State Police in Cobleskill arrested a Middleburgh man and charged him with multiple offenses including a drug charge following a complaint of harassment in the Village of Middleburgh.
Troopers arrested Noel Ortiz age 37 of Middleburgh and charged him with Trespass, Harassment 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th following a complaint on January 6, 2015. Ortiz was charged after he allegedly threatened another man following an argument. During the arrest it was determined that Ortiz was in possession of a controlled substance. Ortiz was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Middleburgh Court on January 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Ortiz was arrested for heroin possession and driving with a suspended license in December.
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Troopers arrested Noel Ortiz age 37 of Middleburgh and charged him with Trespass, Harassment 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th following a complaint on January 6, 2015. Ortiz was charged after he allegedly threatened another man following an argument. During the arrest it was determined that Ortiz was in possession of a controlled substance. Ortiz was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Middleburgh Court on January 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Ortiz was arrested for heroin possession and driving with a suspended license in December.
Cobleskill Man Arrested for Trespassing, Harassment
State Police in Cobleskill arrested a Cobleskill man following a domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Seward.
Troopers arrested Zachary W. Boggs age 41 of Cobleskill and charged him with Criminal Trespass 2nd and Harassment 2nd following a domestic incident. It was alleged that Boggs entered a residence without permission where he then made verbal threats to a female subject. Boggs was arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill Court where an Order of Protection was issued. Boggs was then released to appear in the Town of Seward Court on January 14, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Troopers arrested Zachary W. Boggs age 41 of Cobleskill and charged him with Criminal Trespass 2nd and Harassment 2nd following a domestic incident. It was alleged that Boggs entered a residence without permission where he then made verbal threats to a female subject. Boggs was arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill Court where an Order of Protection was issued. Boggs was then released to appear in the Town of Seward Court on January 14, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Conesville Woman Arrested for Welfare Fraud
Sheriff's Deputies arrested Kimmarie Uhalde OF Conesville, NY for the class D
felony of welfare fraud in the 3rd degree and the Class A Misdemeanor of
offering a false instrument for filing in the 2nd degree. The arrest follows
an investigation by the Schoharie County Department of Social Services Fraud Unit and the
Schoharie County Sheriff's Office. The defendant was arrested and arraigned in the Village of
Schoharie Court and Released to reappear on January 26th, 2015.
1/9/15
Letter to the Editor: Lape a Poor Choice for Chair
Written By Editor on 1/9/15 | 1/9/15
Dear Editor,
Congratulations, or should I say condolences to Dick Lape on becoming Chairman of the Board. I see the voting went right along party lines, guess I shouldn't be surprised. But one has to wonder if the best person was chosen for the job or did Mr. Lape just have more friends on the board? Another reason why this taxpayer does not have any faith in this board. This just proves to me that they all put their political parties first and the people of the county second. I am intrigued by the new Chairman's comment. His number one priority is to protect the health and safety of our residents. Does that mean he is against the land grabbing pipeline companies that want to take our land and ravage our county to bury 30 inch pipes in the ground to transport volatile gas somewhere else? I'd say that might be a health and safety issue to all of us. Will Mr. Lape back up his words and stand up and fight for the people or will he remain silent like Senator Seward and Schoharie's favorite son Assemblyman Lopez? Again, I am not surprised, but unfortunately this is the way career politician's work. Why take a stance or come out strong against anything that might affect your future political endeavors. After all, the rich people behind the pipeline companies might want to donate money to campaigns down the road. If a political office is not in one's future, there could always be a job. We all see who John Faso is working for. He tried to become a career politician, but he couldn't make it. However, I'm sure he is being well compensated by the Constitution Pipeline.
Thank you,
Jerry Fiore
Summit, NY
Congratulations, or should I say condolences to Dick Lape on becoming Chairman of the Board. I see the voting went right along party lines, guess I shouldn't be surprised. But one has to wonder if the best person was chosen for the job or did Mr. Lape just have more friends on the board? Another reason why this taxpayer does not have any faith in this board. This just proves to me that they all put their political parties first and the people of the county second. I am intrigued by the new Chairman's comment. His number one priority is to protect the health and safety of our residents. Does that mean he is against the land grabbing pipeline companies that want to take our land and ravage our county to bury 30 inch pipes in the ground to transport volatile gas somewhere else? I'd say that might be a health and safety issue to all of us. Will Mr. Lape back up his words and stand up and fight for the people or will he remain silent like Senator Seward and Schoharie's favorite son Assemblyman Lopez? Again, I am not surprised, but unfortunately this is the way career politician's work. Why take a stance or come out strong against anything that might affect your future political endeavors. After all, the rich people behind the pipeline companies might want to donate money to campaigns down the road. If a political office is not in one's future, there could always be a job. We all see who John Faso is working for. He tried to become a career politician, but he couldn't make it. However, I'm sure he is being well compensated by the Constitution Pipeline.
Thank you,
Jerry Fiore
Summit, NY
1/6/15
Temperatures to Fall Below Zero Wednesday Night
Written By Editor on 1/6/15 | 1/6/15
For the first time of the winter, all of the County will be plunged well below zero. The temperature forecasts for the different communities differ but the National Weather Service is reporting the following highs and lows:
Middleburgh: 11/-11
Schoharie: 16/-6
Cobleskill: 15/-7
Sharon: 13/-9
Jefferson: 13/-8
Keep it tuned to our always updated weather page for more info.
Middleburgh: 11/-11
Schoharie: 16/-6
Cobleskill: 15/-7
Sharon: 13/-9
Jefferson: 13/-8
Keep it tuned to our always updated weather page for more info.
Wind Chill Warning Until 10am Thursday
Below is from the National Weather Service. Keep it tuned to our always updated weather page for more info.
...Wind chill warning in effect from 5 PM Wednesday to 10 am EST Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a wind chill warning...which is in effect from 5 PM Wednesday to 10 am EST Thursday. The wind chill watch is no longer in effect.
* Locations...southern Adirondacks...Lake George Saratoga region...eastern Catskills...Berkshires...and southern Green Mountains of Vermont.
* Hazard types...dangerously cold wind chills.
* Wind chill values...as low as 40 degrees below zero.
* Timing...Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
* Impacts...the combination of brutally cold temperatures and brisk northwesterly winds will combine to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A wind chill warning means the combination of very cold air and strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.
Sharon Man Arrested for McDonald's Theft
Palatine – Earlier this evening the State Police charged a 54-year-old man with stealing items from a patron at an area McDonald’s.
Roberto J. Acosta, 10/31/60, of 209 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY was charged with one count of petit larceny this evening after surveillance video showed him leaving a Town of Palatine McDonald’s with another person’s backpack. Acosta initially made off with an iPad, iPhone, $200 in cash, and clothing before troopers were able to track him down on his cell phone. Acosta eventually turned himself him at the State Police barracks in Fonda without incident.
Acosta was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled for arraignment in the Palatine Town Court on January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Roberto J. Acosta, 10/31/60, of 209 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY was charged with one count of petit larceny this evening after surveillance video showed him leaving a Town of Palatine McDonald’s with another person’s backpack. Acosta initially made off with an iPad, iPhone, $200 in cash, and clothing before troopers were able to track him down on his cell phone. Acosta eventually turned himself him at the State Police barracks in Fonda without incident.
Acosta was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled for arraignment in the Palatine Town Court on January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Cobleskill Police Blotter
The Cobleskill Village Police
arrested Frank Madl Jr., 33, of
Cobleskill on charges of thirddegree
aggravated unlicensed
operation. He was arraigned
and released to return to court
on January 13.
The Cobleskill Village Police arrested Joseph Raymer, 23, of Berne on charges of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was arraigned and released to return to court ton January 13. Wednesday, December 31
The Cobleskill Village Police arrested Benjamin Urrey, 27, of Cobleskill on charges of thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was arraigned and released after paying $400 bail to return to court on January 13.
The Cobleskill Village Police arrested Joseph Raymer, 23, of Berne on charges of third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was arraigned and released to return to court ton January 13. Wednesday, December 31
The Cobleskill Village Police arrested Benjamin Urrey, 27, of Cobleskill on charges of thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was arraigned and released after paying $400 bail to return to court on January 13.
Congressman Gibson to Retire at End of Term
Just entering into his third term this month, Congressman Chris Gibson has decided to not run for another. Gibson won last month with 65% of the vote over Sean Eldridge. There was no immediate statement why Gibson decided to do so.
1/5/15
Chair, Vice Chair Votes Totals Largely Fall on Party Lines
Written By Editor on 1/5/15 | 1/5/15
The voting for Chair and Vice Chair was largely a partisan affair today. Richmondville Supervisor Dick Lape received the vote of all ten Republicans (Amber Bleau is a registered Conservative that caucuses with the Republicans) on the County Board while Fulton Supervisor and former Chair Phil Skowfoe received six, all Democrats.
Chair
10- Lape (Richmondville): Lape, Bill Smith, Vroman, Jordan, Federice, VanGlad, VanWormer, McAllister, Bradt, Bleau
6- Skowfoe (Fulton): Milone, Shawn Smith, Buzon, Manko, Barbic, Skowfoe
Vice Chair
9- Bradt (Carlisle): Lape, Bill Smith, Jordan, Federice, VanGlad, VanWormer, McAllister, Bradt, Bleau
6- Skowfoe (Fulton): Milone, Shawn Smith, Buzon, Manko, Barbic, Skowfoe
1- Bill Smith (Broome): Harold Vroman
Chair
10- Lape (Richmondville): Lape, Bill Smith, Vroman, Jordan, Federice, VanGlad, VanWormer, McAllister, Bradt, Bleau
6- Skowfoe (Fulton): Milone, Shawn Smith, Buzon, Manko, Barbic, Skowfoe
Vice Chair
9- Bradt (Carlisle): Lape, Bill Smith, Jordan, Federice, VanGlad, VanWormer, McAllister, Bradt, Bleau
6- Skowfoe (Fulton): Milone, Shawn Smith, Buzon, Manko, Barbic, Skowfoe
1- Bill Smith (Broome): Harold Vroman
Lape Elected New Chair, Bradt Vice Chair
Richmondville Supervisor Richard Lape has just been elected the new Chairman of the Schoharie Board of Supervisors at today's organizational meeting. Larry Bradt of Carlisle was voted Vice Chair.
We will report more as more comes out of the meeting
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