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News | April 17, 2026
April has warmed us up and given us some rain to begin our Spring. April has been good to our little family. Last Thursday, April 9, my husband Jeremy and I were able to support our Farm Bureau family Steven, Erin, Riley and Richard Smith. Richard was honored for his years of service as a judge. The ceremony was beautiful and I was so grateful to be there.
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
Another great Kayla S. Black Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at Sharon Springs Central School is this past weekend on April 11. Hey Neighbors! From chilly to down right warm, what a shift into true Spring this past week! There were quite a few thunderstorms this past week which was a welcome change of pace for the weather. Buds and blossoms abound this week and n
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
The modified division race cars of Eric Mack 71 and Jackson Gill 06 as they patiently wait their turn to get on track at Fonda Speedway last Saturday. You have a few options for racing tonight: Albany-Saratoga Speedway has the ground-pounding big block modified division of the Super DIRTcar Series competing in a 61-lap, $6,100-to-win feature. DIRTcar Sports
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
MARGARETVILLE — On April 10, there was a three-photographer opening at the Artup Gallery in Margaretville. The works are by photographers, though this extends the definitional assumptions in the word photograph more than a bit. Most of the work is painterly and some even abstract. They are produced by both still camera and video captures. I am writing about
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
CATSKILL MOUNTAINS — The Catskill Mountain Club is a 22 year old, grass roots, non-profit, offering free, member lead hiking, paddling and biking adventures throughout the Catskill Mountains. The Club also advocates for any non-motorized outdoor recreational opportunities. The following are our member led hikes for the upcoming weeks. For details and direct
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
Fleischmanns is heading into the spring season with real momentum, as a growing lineup of events, new business openings, and increased foot traffic begin to reshape the pace of life in the village. The shift is already visible, with more activity taking hold across Main Street as the season gets underway. The Fleischmanns Village Board held a meeting on Tue
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News | April 17, 2026
CATSKILL - A report on the future of the Kaaterskill Clove recently issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation has prompted the Greene County Legislature to join opposition to the plan. Lawmakers, during an April 13 Economic Development committee meeting, were visited by Hunter town supervisor Sean Mahoney. Mahoney shared the contents of a reso
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
This week Lynn and I are taking some time to recharge. We traveled to Lake Norman, NC, and thankfully we have experienced great weather. Lynn needed the time away from doctors and testing. At our past business meeting we elected John Licurse as the new Commander of Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545. Congratulations and we will support you throughout yo
The Mountain EagleFeature | April 17, 2026
Mason Gray and Steven Gray both took advantage of track time during practice sessions at Fonda on Saturday. Biittig photo. Mason #26, Steven #25 The car show season has concluded, and this weekend was greeted by competitors and fans under spring-like conditions. Friday evening provided ideal weather at Albany-Saratoga Speedway for inspections and practice,
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
Welcome to all your Esperance updates conveniently in one place! New to the column this week, Irma Martinez Coyle will be sharing information about their farm stand in Sloansville in an upcoming column edition, and this week would like to let you know about Princetown Group, “We are a 501c3 non profit organization that provides educational, enrichment and s
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
What a thrill it was to watch the Astronauts splash down last Friday after their ten day trip around the back of the moon. All is good health. I am sure our prayers throughout their journey certainly paid off Here in Flat Creek this Monday morning the temperature is sixty-five degrees and climbing. A few sprinkles here and there. A nice day to be working ou
The Mountain EagleNews | April 17, 2026
WEST FULTON - The West Fulton Fire Department last week held its annual elections this evening. The results are as follows: Line officers: * Chief: Bruce DeLaet. * 1st Assistant chief: Jason Hardendorf. * 2nd assistant Chief: Ben Barone. * Fire Captain: Amber DeLaet. * EMS Captain: Becca Monachelli. Administration Officers: * President: Amber DeLaet
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