Local Government

Tensions rise, paper flies in Windham

Town board meeting ended with supervisor ripping up newspaper and tossing it at political challenger.

Top News

Greene County holds line on tax levy despite 9.5% spending hike

Each town’s equalization rate will determine whether property owners see their tax bills rise or fall.

WWII history comes alive in Round Top this weekend

Reenactments, military demonstrations and more offer visitors a firsthand glimpse into World War II history.

Family turns passion for Halloween into field of screams

TerrorHollow Farms in Round Top is a labor of Halloween love, welcoming visitors throughout this month.

Ashland town supervisor steps down after nine months

With the election weeks away, board will not appoint an interim following Chris Hamilton’s resignation.

Previous Stories

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Who is that guy triking up and down Route 23?

Fourth planning board member asked to recuse from hotel review

Greenville grad inaugurated as HVCC president

Caldara named Greene County’s 2026 Veteran of the Year

Community News

SBA offering low interest disaster loans following July storms

Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters are eligible to apply; interest rates as low as 2.87%.

Dancin’ with the Dead! Karaoke with the Living!

Bridge Street Theatre will be hosting a Halloween fundraiser on October 24 with a $500 costume prize.

Columbia Memorial Health Foundation appoints new board chair

Kirk Kneller is the president of Kneller Insurance Agency, which has locations across Columbia County.

Annual Youth Pheasant Hunt another success

Kids, parents, and mentors braved the weather at the Lampman Farm in Greenville in pursuit of the ring-necked pheasant.

Clearwater donates Great Hudson River Revival signs to state museum

Painted by festival volunteers over four decades, the historic signs will be on view through April 2027.

Greene Land Trust awarded $54K to support Potic Creek Preserve

Department of Environmental Conservation funds will cover the costs to make the five miles of trails ready for public use.

Patriots Burial Marker to be dedicated at Locust Cemetery

The marker commemorates ten Greenville-area people, buried at the cemetery, who served in the American Revolution.

Free adoptions at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society

From October 19-31, all cats, dogs, and small animals at the shelter will be available for adoption at no cost.

The Headless Horseman is coming to the Hilltowns

R’ville Stage Creations is closing out its sixteenth community theatre season with 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'

‘Zeitgeist - Harry & Halloween’ coming to Magic On Main

This October 31 marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s untimely death on his favorite holiday.

‘Our Dark Horse' to make world premiere

Cameras quietly followed the daily rhythms of life at Unbridled Sanctuary in Greenville where Thoroughbreds find rescue from the slaughter pipeline.

Catskills Comedy Festival returns for a third year

The festival, slated for October 16-18, features stand-up, improv, alt comedy, vaudeville, film and free family programming.

Obituaries

Mortimer ‘Morty’ Lynch

Mortimer Francis Lynch, Jr., 88, of Cairo, passed away on October 12, 2026.

Jack Schane

Jack Schane, 78, of Hunter, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Rebecca Schulze

Rebecca Schulze, 53, of Germantown, NY passed peacefully on August 19 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl Ann Cox

Cheryl Ann (Hulbert) Cox passed away on October 2, 2026.

Today in History

On October 15, 1973—four months before the release of her 13th studio album, Jolene—country star Dolly Parton releases the record’s titular song with the memorable refrain “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Joleeeeene.” The sensational song with 200 words and a haunting melody became a No. 1 country hit in both the U.S. and Canada.

Events

Upcoming local happenings

Fri

16

Oct 2026

Witchy Women of Colonial America

Coxsackie, NY

Bronck Museum, Coxsackie, at 2 p.m. Curator Shleby Mattice discusses the dangerous relationship between marginalized women and superstition.

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Sat

17

Oct 2026

Friends of the Cairo Library Used Book Sale

Cairo, NY

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the library. $1 paperbacks, $2 hardcovers, $7 bag of books.

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Sat

17

Oct 2026

C-A Rotary Coat Drive

Coxsackie, NY

From 10 a.m. to noon at the West Coxsackie BSNB branch. New and gently used coats, hats, gloves, and mittens gladly accepted.

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Sat

17

Oct 2026

5th Annual Cornhole for a Cause

Catskill, NY

At Dutchman’s Landing in Catskill, 12-7 p.m. to benefit In-Flight. Entertainment, vendors, food trucks, music, drone show and more.

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Sat

17

Oct 2026

Music for a Mission

Jewett, NY

A benefit for Ukraine at the Ukrainian Community Center in Jewett. An Afternoon of Eclectic Beats and Ukrainian Eats from 1-5 p.m.

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Sat

17

Oct 2026

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner

Coxsackie, NY

At the First Reformed Church of Coxsackie. Take-out, 3-4 p.m. or eat-in, 4-6 p.m. $12 adults, $8 kids. Call 518-731-8470.

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