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I’m trying not to use the word “believe” anymore as in “I believe…” What does it matter what I believe? What I believe is not important, and may or may not be the …
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Ramona Jan
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5/7/24
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140 Years Ago - 1884
It has been learned recently that Philip, son of Michael Leins of Callicoon, and Henry Weber of New York City, have formed a co-partnership at 191 Reader St. The produce …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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5/7/24
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What a difference a week makes, from cold wet weather a week and a half ago to the beautiful tropical conditions we had this week. Looking at the forecast through mid-May, the nighttime temperatures …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/3/24
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Sometimes words in the English language can do “a complete 180” with just an inadvertent flick on the space bar. In a draft for this column, I caused such a turnaround when I started …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/3/24
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Neversink, Minisink, Mamakating, Shawangunk-- most people who have lived in Sullivan County for any length of time, or have visited here regularly, are aware of these rather strange sounding place …
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John Conway
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5/3/24
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We all know her…or shall I say knew her? She was a beauty. Even in her old age. Stoic throughout the years. A trouper with immense tenacity holding up to life’s hardships. We all …
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Ramona Jan
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4/30/24
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140 Years Ago - 1884
Christopher Bauernfeind of North Branch is erecting, for the convenience of the public, a large shed, 22x40.
John Fuhrer has purchased the farm of John Schoor of Pike …
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Compiled by Lee Herman, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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4/30/24
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With every passing year, my body gives me yet another rude wake-up call that I’m getting old.
First, my hair got a bit grayer.
Then my eyes got a bit weaker.
Now my blood has …
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Barry Lewis
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4/26/24
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With the nice weather this week, I heard and saw a lot of lawn mowers going. I cannot stress too much the importance of No Mow May to help pollinator populations. Even this week with the nice weather …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/26/24
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Failing does not make you a failure. We all fail, make mistakes, fall short and miss the mark. We’ve all made poor choices and given into temptation. No matter how many times we’ve …
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Diane Houghtaling
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4/26/24
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Congratulations to all the performers in the SWES Drama Club that participated in ‘Annie Jr.” at the Sullivan West High School. It was a night of talent and entertainment with exceptional …
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Sue Bodenstein
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4/26/24
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It is April 26 so please go outside and hug a tree! Today is when we celebrate Arbor Day!
Arbor Day is a special holiday where planting, nurturing and appreciation of our forests and …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/26/24
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In his ‘History of Sullivan County,” published in 1873, James Eldridge Quinlan labeled Cushetunk resident Nathaniel Evans a “mischief making fellow and a nuisance” to his …
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John Conway
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4/26/24
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Maybe it was the low rumbling of the Town of Bethel’s sweeper and paving trucks bouncing down my street this week or maybe it was a result of having been seriously ill all winter: I’m not …
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James Loney
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4/26/24
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Spring is here and we are gearing up for the second annual Catskill Cuisine food festival at Bethel Woods. This event, sponsored by elite partner Labelle Farms and presented by Resorts World …
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BY THE SULLIVAN CATSKILLS VISITORS ASSOCIATION
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4/26/24
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Birthday wishes to my number one son, Tyler White, Allie Colon, Alice Manzi, Deborah Allen, Chuck Ramat, Laurie Weiss, Vicky Simpson, Eli VanEtten, Barry Somerville, Michele Klugman, Nellie Broskin, …
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Suzanne White
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4/23/24
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As April wraps up, it’s a time for both looking back and looking forward. Spring is in full swing, bringing fresh energy and new beginnings. I for one am looking forward to getting back in the …
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Jenn Powell
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4/23/24
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I spent the night in Cochecton, NY. Not at a hotel, but rather at JURNI located at 420 Bernas Road, a new healing center open round the clock seven days a week.
Co-owned by local entrepreneurs, …
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Ramona Jan
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4/23/24
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140 Years Ago - 1884
The semi-annual Fair and Cattle market of the Town of Delaware will be held at the Halfway House on Monday. Music will be furnished by the Jeffersonville String Band.
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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4/23/24
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If you’ve ever been on social media, you have probably seen the viral tomato feta pasta bake. I really wanted to hate this trend because of all the “hype” surrounding it.... but I …
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Claire Burns
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4/19/24
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April 14th to 20th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week where we recognize our unsung heroes that work 24/7 taking our calls for help, our first-first responders! They work …
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Sue Bodenstein
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4/19/24
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Greetings faithful readers of the Kenoza Lake news! Happy New Year! This is my first column since late December 2023. Since early January, I have been very busy at Town Hall of Bethel …
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Susan Brown Otto
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4/19/24
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I frequently was a “day tripper” using the COACH/SHORTLINE bus to travel to and from New York City. It was reasonably priced, and it allowed me to visit friends in the city without the …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/19/24
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The summer of 1929 was a significant one in the history of Sullivan County’s resort industry.
In Fallsburg, the Flagler Hotel, perhaps the most prominent of the County’s hotels at …
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John Conway
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4/19/24
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My great-grandson, Scotty, is now six months old and his father, John McFarlane, was trying to pick a time when the whole family would be able to visit us in River Edge. John and his family live in …
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June Donohue
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4/19/24
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