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Many throughout Sullivan County celebrated our nation’s Independence Day earlier this month with the traditional lighting of fireworks.
While most people are willing to tolerate and make an …
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7/19/22
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According to the New York State Police (NYSP), drunk drivers cause more than 17,000 deaths annually. This equates to 310 funerals each week or one death every 30 minutes. The NYSP further reports …
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7/15/22
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Plastics are everywhere. The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates that more than 300 million metric tons of plastic are produced worldwide every year, half of which is for single-use …
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7/12/22
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On July 4, 1966, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the federal Freedom of Information Act into law.
According to Bill Moyers, Johnson’s press secretary, “LBJ had to be …
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By Paul Wolf, Esq
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7/8/22
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Home ownership has long been associated as a core component of achieving the “American
Dream.”
Besides the psychological benefits of pride and security that come from knowing …
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7/5/22
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As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well.
It’s an even better time to think about what …
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By Ken Paulson
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7/1/22
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As reported in the Democrat last Tuesday, Legislators have adopted a five-year spending plan for the first round of monies received as part of a settlement agreement stemming from class action …
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Today is June 21, the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer. The next three months are some of the busiest of the year and a time when the population of Sullivan County …
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6/21/22
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It’s no secret that there remains a lot of room for improvement when it comes to health outcomes and access to healthcare in Sullivan County. It’s not an uncommon problem in rural areas. …
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6/17/22
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The Sullivan County Democrat is celebrating a birthday today. In this month in 1891 our community newspaper was founded in order to keep local residents informed of the important news and events …
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6/10/22
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Sullivan Renaissance was created with the mission to enhance the appearance of Sullivan County while building a sense of pride and community spirit. We were founded on the belief that how a place …
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By Denise Frangipane, Sullivan Renaissance
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6/7/22
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The insects buzzing around your head can sometimes be a source of annoyance, but It would be a mistake to overlook their significance.
U.S. National Pollinators Month in June brings attention to …
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6/3/22
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Writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau once said, “I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least - and it is commonly more than that - …
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5/31/22
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This Monday marks Memorial Day, a time when we pause to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The three-day holiday weekend usually marks the …
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5/27/22
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May is designated as National Foster Care month. An initiative of the Children's Bureau, it’s a time each year to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, …
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5/24/22
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Tuesday’s budget votes and school board elections across all eight Sullivan County school districts sent a positive sign to educators, residents and administrators.
Following a state-wide …
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5/20/22
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We join with all Americans in a sense of shock and horror at this weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo. News broke on Saturday that an 18-year-old man walked into a Tops grocery store armed with …
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5/17/22
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