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By MARK STOLZENBURG, SCHOHARIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MARKSTOLZ1014@GMAIL.COM)
March 14, 2026
This article has been adapted from the original published in the Schoharie County Historical Review, Vol. 88. No. 2. pp.13–25. Jacob Zimmer, a well-known Schoharie Revolutionary War Patriot, who settled in the valley of the Fox Creek near present-day Gallupville in the 1750s, had a purpose behind ...
‘All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.’Shakespeare said this in the play As You Like It. And it looks like our new stage is IRAN, and the players will be our soldiers. Are we ready for this? ACT I. Scene 1. WAR. Again? Already there have been four deaths and also ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, March 4, Rahway High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program hosted the Workforce Ready Youth Summit at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event brought together students, educators, employers, community leaders, and workforce development professionals for a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Morristown on Saturday, March 14, with the line of march featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, first responders, veterans groups, community organizations, local businesses and youth sports teams.The parade is ...
For more than three decades, I have worked tirelessly to help bring vital news and information to local communities—including owning and publishing community newspapers in upstate New York and Vermont for the past seven years.Every week, my team makes decisions about what to publish—and what not ...
SCHOHARIE – The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex is hosting two special programs on Saturday, March 14: a lecture by Mike Tarbell titled “An Introduction to the Iroquois” at 2 p.m., and a Pi(e) Day Oven Baking Demonstration at 3:30 p.m.Held in the Badgley Annex at the Old Stone Fort Museum Complex, ...
LONG BEFORE SHE helped transform a sprawling industrial building on the Hudson waterfront into the arts center now known as Basilica Hudson, Melissa Auf der Maur was crisscrossing the globe as bassist for two of the most influential bands of the 1990s, Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.Now a Hudson ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a $299,048 task order to design the Holmes Park Public Plaza Space, a planned new park and gathering space in downtown Melbourne, during its Tuesday meeting.The council approved a task order for Kimley-Horn and Associates to create the ...
WAYNE, NJ — A narcotics investigation launched by the Wayne Police Department last year helped lead to a multi-agency drug raid in East Orange that seized cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, firearms and more than $30,000 in suspected drug proceeds, say police.According to the Wayne Police ...
Senior Joey Manning goes for the winning shot in a match last year. COBLESKILL – The Cobleskill-Richmondville varsity tennis team is getting ready to start their 2026 season. The players and coaches are excited to see many new faces this year, and are setting goals for the team. This year, the ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill Partnership Inc. (CPI) has announced the launch of the inaugural Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction, set to transform the heart of Schoharie County into a vibrant canvas of creativity on Saturday, June 20. In anticipation of this premiere cultural event, CPI is ...
Kathryn (Kathy) Phillips, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and lifelong advocate for peace and kindness, passed away peacefully and beautifully on March 5th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her adored husband, Jesse Phillips and is survived by her three children - Sean Mahoney (Chrissy), ...
Spring seems to have finally made its way to our area! The sixty-degree weather was probably an anomaly earlier this week, and then back to more seasonal weather, but they say that the fluctuations of temperature from warm days to cold nights makes for excellent maple syrup. “The sap runs during ...
NUTLEY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the annual ...
Update: Elizabeth Avenue is now fully open.FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A portion of Elizabeth Avenue between Weston Road and New Brunswick Road has been temporarily closed until further notice due to a low-hanging electrical wire, according to an alert issued Saturday morning by the Township of ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - History is on the line for Roselle Park High School sophomore Lucia Ranieri, who will compete in the NJSIAA Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall in the 126-pound weight class.Ranieri’s remarkable journey to the state finals is the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls will host its annual Autism Awareness Flag Raising on April 1. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Town Hall at 225 Main Street. The flag will be raised in front of the municipal building and remain there for the entire month. In addition to the ...
Linden, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, a quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it). Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
FANWOOD, NJ — The Fanwood Rescue Squad is celebrating its 78th anniversary this year, marking decades of volunteer service to the community.The squad was founded in 1948 by members of the Fanwood Fire Company who recognized the need for a dedicated rescue squad in Fanwood. The organization answered ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Township of Bloomfield formally recognized the work of YWCA Northern New Jersey during Women’s History Month, issuing a proclamation that highlights the nonprofit’s long-standing efforts to support women across northern New Jersey.During a recent meeting, the Bloomfield ...
KINDERHOOK--On March 8, Hannah Van Buren’s birthday, the Friends of Lindenwald placed a wreath on her grave at the Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery in the Village of Kinderhook.The wife of America’s 8th president, Martin Van Buren, Hannah died 18 years before her husband entered the White House.
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Drive-Thru Food Collection — Saturday, March 14 Drop off your canned goods, rice, noodles, cooking oil and more in the parking lot of the Cranford United Methodist Church between 10 and ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday, March 14, in the afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved three resolutions and two ordinances relating to the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing obligations at the Tuesday, March 10 meeting. Borough Planner Susan Gruel of Meyer, Gruel & Associates attended the meeting to provide an overview of the ...
COPAKE--The Two Of Us Productions presents “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B,” a thoroughly modern take on the classic Holmes and Watson sleuthing partnership. The show runs for two weekends, March 20, 21 and 22, and the following weekend of March 27, 28 and 29 at the Copake Grange Hall, 628 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, March 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
Holmdel Committee Approves Affordable Housing Ordinances Tied to Route 35 RedevelopmentHOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel Township Committee members approved two affordable housing ordinances during a special meeting Thursday, advancing the township’s Fourth Round Housing Plan and creating a new zoning district ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Women in Business Network will celebrate women-owned businesses and community leadership later this month at the Morristown Women in Business Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center’s Starlight Ballroom.The event will run from 5:30 ...