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Locals to vote on proposed school budgets May 21
Residents of Canajoharie, Fort Plain and Oppenheim Ephratah-St. Johnsville central school districts will vote on each school's 2013-2014 budget on May 21.
Wednesday May 15 | Courier Standard
Celebrating 35 Years: Parkside serves drive-in experience with unique twist
Joshua Thomas On the outdoor pergola during Parkside's 35th Anniversary celebration Saturday are, from left, Tony Manikas, Reggie Manikas, Samantha and Collin Manikas, and Aaron and Lucy Manikas.
Scholastic Art Exhibit: Art award winners from Canajoharie High School who participated in the Eighth Annual Scholastic Art Exhibit the second week of May, 1973, pictured above, from left, are Cathy Weber, Pat Blake and Amy Eckler, first, second and third place awards, and Kris Fredericksen, second place award winner for Best of Show.
Superintendent selected for merged Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville School
The Central School District Board of Education has unanimously selected current St.
National Day of Prayer blessed with sizable crowd and welcoming weather
Joshua Thomas Ken Gies sings and plays guitar during Thursday's National Day of Prayer celebration in Fort Plain's Haslett Park.
MRML Museum to unveil hidden treasures during Springfest
Joshua Thomas The MRML Museum's South Room, or St. Johnsville Room, has been completely reorganized.
Students celebrate merger with ice cream, music and a mascot
Joshua Thomas From left, St. Johnsville students Georgia Schaffer, 8th grade; Brooke Baker, 9th grade; Michaela Macvilla, 9th grade; and Bethany Joslin, 8th grade.
College News/Honors - 05/02/2013
St. Johnsville resident Katie Ranno was recently recognized by Herkimer County Community College's Upsilon Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa's All-New York Academic Awards.
Seventh grade students hold benefit for Frolke family
Joshua Thomas Front row, from left, William Cable III, Sheridan Cable and Skylar Frolke.
OESJ board adopts proposed budget
The first budget for the newly merged Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District would allow the district to improve its educational programs without increasing taxes next year.
Districts approve HFM?BOCES?budget
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Education Services' administrative budget for 2013-14 was unanimously approved this week by the 15 districts within the region.
Springfest schedule for May 9, 10 and 11 announced
St. Johnsville's annual Springfest celebration will take place this year from Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11.
US jurors side with police in finger case
While a federal court ruled in January that flipping the bird at a police officer isn't enough reason for them to pull you over, a jury last week decided a St.
State Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk, D-Duanesburg, visited the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday to introduce herself and field its concerns, which were concentrated on calls for pension reform and mandate relief.
Schools to share food programs
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services will help the Gloversville and Johnstown school districts combine their food- service programs.
OESJ School budget increases staffing, stabilizes taxes
The first budget for the newly merged Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District would allow the district to improve its educational programs without increasing taxes for district residents next year.
Alcohol sting nets 5 local arrests
Twelve people were arrested during a recent alcohol sting conducted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the state Liquor Authority, including five locals.
Tampering charge leads to jail time
A Johnstown man, who Gloversville police said tampered with evidence in connection with an incident before the July 2010 unsolved murder of Brian Morrison, was sentenced Wednesday in Fulton County Court to 56 days in the county jail.