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Supervisors want answers on "over-paid" health insurance
1/9/2025
Schoharie County looks to have over-paid its health insurance by $1.5 million in 2024, Finance Committee chair Alex Luniewski said Thursday, and now supervisors are demanding answers from the County Treasurer.
The questioned discrepancy between what was budgeted and what was paid out appears to be because of how the county’s $1.2 million Tyler Munis Financial System is being used, and in two resolutions passed unanimously, supervisors have set a January 31 deadline for a “written detail[ed] explanation of the status of the Health Insurance accounts and reconciliation,” from County Treasurer Mary Ann Wollaber-Bryan.
They’ve also given the Treasurer’s Office until January 31 to “ ...
MCS headed to DC for inauguration
1/9/2025
Fifty MCS juniors and seniors will travel to Washington, DC to witness the presidential inauguration.
This historic trip, which was announced to the student body in June 2024, is one of dozens of experiential learning opportunities the district provides to students.
“This is a continuation of our district’s vision of providing experiences beyond Middleburgh,” said Superintendent Mark Place.
“They’ll see democracy in action, observing the peaceful transition of power firsthand. I’m confident this unique opportunity will broaden their perspectives, inspire civic engagement, and create memories they’ll carry with them into the future.
History teacher Jason Dannibl ...
39 counts: Jefferson couple charged with animal abuse
1/9/2025
A Jefferson couple has been arrested on 39 charges involving animal abuse after State Police said they found dozens of sick and dead cats, ducks, and chickens at their Route 10 address.
Troopers also charged Jonathan Summers, 46, with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Mr. Summers and Jennifer A. Scott were also each arrested on 39 counts of Agriculture & Market law for “overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.”
On December 16, State Police arrested Mr. Summers, for two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Troopers said that at about 1:55pm, they responded to a residence in Jefferson for a reported prope ...
Middleburgh wants to turn up heat on grants
1/9/2025
It’s time for the Village of Middleburgh to take a lesson from its neighbors and get serious about getting grants.
That’s the consensus after a meeting Mayor Tim Knight and Trustees Bob Tinker and Kevin Young had with representatives from SEEC, MIDTEL, and the Appalachian Regional Council on what it might take to help the village move forward, mostly with infrastructure.
“There’s a lot of money out there,” Mr. Tinker said Monday, running through the meet-up, “and we really need to get serious about getting some of it.”
Unfortunately, he said—as other communities have learned—most of the available money comes as matching grants; they should focus on those with a low match ...
T-J looking for Top 5IVE
1/9/2025
As part of Capital Region Independent Media, the Times-Journal is looking to shine the light on local individuals, businesses, and non-profits that make the Schoharie County area a great place to live by recognizing them as among the Top 5IVE community changemakers.
This is the third year for the CRIM event; those honored by the Times-Journal in five categories—the top five women, men, BIPOC, youth ages 15-23, and businesses and non-profits—will be recognized at a May 9 dinner celebration.
And we need your help.
“There are so many who do so much, and they should be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions,” said Mark Vinciguerra, president of CRIM.
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