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Kenoza Lake
Greetings faithful readers of the Kenoza Lake news.   Although it is still officially fall, the frigid temperatures earlier this week feels more like January and winter rather than fall. Before … more
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A Celebration of a Robust Industry
The Sullivan Catskills region is buzzing with excitement as the end of the year approaches. One of the most thrilling developments in the Sullivan Catskills is the array of new businesses and … more
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Boil toil
According to the United Nations between two and three billion people on our planet are suffering from water shortages. Most of us in America take for granted having clean water available. People in … more
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The story of the rise and fall of the Columbia Hotel is just one of many to be covered by Sullivan County Historian John Conway when he narrates the 7th Annual Hurleyville History Hike on the west side of the Milk Train Trail at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.
The 7th annual Hurleyville History Hike
Hurleyville businessman John Harms Knapp and his wife, Mary C. Brophy Knapp founded the Columbia Farms Hotel on the summit overlooking the hamlet in 1891. Locals, not convinced the business would … more
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Thanksgiving
I was entitled to a free turkey from Shoprite but I didn’t want to cook so I sent my friend, Leisha to deliver it to the Center for Food Action in Hackensack in plenty of time for the recipient … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Judy Balaban, Eric Garchik, Diane Nastro, Janet Gula, Robin Zuckerman, Jessica Moore, Barbara Pavlak, Glenn Hindley, Dan Young, Olivia Altman, Alan Perrelli, Chase (Nellie’s … more
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Broadway singer and actor Erin West will be the host of the Annual Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2nd at 7pm. in Barryville. According to Ms. West they are planning a wonderful evening of some down home country Christmas entertainment featuring Ms. West, Colin Cunliffe and friends, and a special performance by Mike Edison and his Rocket Train. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand with hot chocolate and sweet treats.
Highland
  Now that we all have enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner that could not be beat it is time for making our Christmas plans. Small towns like Highland are the most charming places to be at … more
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Lake Huntington
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving, either spending time with family or friends or both. And now that Thanksgiving has passed it is time for all things Christmas!!   The Lake … more
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Retirement after 15 years
I am retiring at the end of December as the Director of the Roscoe Free Library after a bit more than 15 years. In leaving a place that I’ve loved, I wanted to write about the absolute joy (and … more
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To Alice’s Wonderland
I needed a pair of waterproof sneakers, not booties that strangle the ankle. I’ve always had narrow, bony ankles and anything that encircles them, sometimes even too-tight socks bother me. So … more
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The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich.
Good people in the Bad Lands
There are many stories of earth’s creation, but the one a father tells his son in Louise Erdrich’s The Night Watchman is one of my favorites. “In the beginning,” the father … more
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November 28, 2023 Edition
150 Years Ago -   1873 The store of Martin Weyrauch of Thumansville was broken into last night and a number of articles were stolen. Ground was broken last week for the second track … more
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Keep digging it
With the cold weather we have had already this season, gardening outside is pretty much over for this year. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t get your hands in the dirt. Caring for … more
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Bart Charlow’s book, “A Catskill Carnival” is now available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions.
“We were carnies…”
In August of 2015, the Liberty Museum and Arts Center’s 14th annual conference on the history of the Catskills was entitled, “Small but Grand Hotels: The Backbone of the Catskills Tourism … more
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Setting up for the season
How many cheese boards does one family really need? How many stuffed Santas can be squeezed into a single dwelling before zoning regulations are compromised. How many earrings can one woman … more
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Jeffersonville
Congratulations to all our Sullivan West High School athletes that were recognized during the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony and to all the athletes representing our school. Go Bulldogs! I hope to … more
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Out of our control
We like to believe that we are in control of our lives. If we make the right choices, things should go the way we planned. However, no matter how well we live our lives, there really aren’t too … more
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From Mrs. Janeth Johnson
Continued from last week. One more scam email and my response. No punctuation or grammar has been altered on the part of the letter writer. My comments are in parenthesis and my response at the very … more
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Thanksgiving Thoughts: Postmarked in 1910, this card is signed “from Grandma” on the reverse. A handwritten note includes, “All are well.” We hope the same can be said of our readers as we celebrate this harvest season. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and happy day of Thanksgiving!
November 21, 2023 Edition
130 Years Ago - 1893   George H. Smith, the newly elected county judge and surrogate of Sullivan County, is 29 years of age. For one so young, he must be considered extremely fortunate. In … more
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Thanksgiving baked brie
Every year my parents host Thanksgiving which I am forever grateful for. Food is my love language, so having a holiday surrounded by good food and all of our family makes it one of my favorite days … more
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Thanksgiving
  So next week is the big day. No, I’m not talking about the Black Friday Bonanza at the store, I’m talking about Thanksgiving.   More specifically about the vegetables … more
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June Donohue’s great-grandson Scotty in his Halloween costume.
My one month old great-grandson
Scotty is now one month old.   I haven’t seen him in person yet because he lives in Tom’s River, which is about two hours from here, but I get a lot of pictures of him, courtesy of … more
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Hallo-weak
What happened to Halloween? The last day in October at one time gave us a fun way to usher in the holiday season. As a child, wearing a costume to go trick or treating meant finding clothes and items … more
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For decades, deer hunting has provided a much needed boost to Sullivan County’s off-season economy.
A record low
It was late November in 1959, and Sullivan County officials were lamenting a very slow start to deer hunting season, which had traditionally provided a much needed economic boost to the … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Adrienne Walker, Shlomo Franklin, Jackie Biernacki, Susie P landis, Courtenay Jagel, Ellen Magliano, Bradley Gruber, Ira Gold, Carol Newkirk, Victor, Noreen, Corrin Trombley, … more
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