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Saturday, January 23, 2021

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The Fred Ahart Coaching Tree Part IV

T-V Athletic Director Jason Closs learned to see sports through the Ahart lens

GRAHAMSVILLE -- “At the end of the day it's not about what you have, or even what you've accomplished. It's about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. ... read more

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Police investigate multiple bomb threats

By Matt Shortall - co-editor

SULLIVAN — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a series of bomb threats made in Sullivan County on Wednesday.
Shortly before and around 11 a.m. on January 20, three separate bomb threats were called in to the McDonald's on Route 42 in Monticello, the nearby Walmart and the McDonald's in Liberty.
“They [the calls] appear to have generated from an out of state caller,” said New York State Police Troop F Captain Reva Navarro.
State Police K-9 units swept each location and did not detect any explosives.
Employees and shoppers were temporarily evacuated from Walmart as State Troopers and Sheriff's Deputies cordoned off the area.
It was a cold and windy day, as Walmart employees sat inside their cars or talked in small groups at the far end of the store's parking ... read more

Housing issues arise during pandemic

By Isabel Braverman - staff writer

REGION — The COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on everyone, reaching people around the world and in our own communities. From losing loved ones, to losing a job, it hasn't been easy.
The financial impacts of the pandemic can show up in ... read more

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Former Narrowsburg resident arrested in connection to Capitol attack

By Isabel Braverman - staff writer

NEW YORK — Edward Jacob Lang (known as Jake Lang) was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents at his home in Newburgh on Saturday for his role in the attack on the Capitol building on January 6.
According to an affidavit filed by FBI Special Agent LaNard Taylor, Lang was charged ... read more

Liberty prepares for vaccine distribution

By Matt Shortall - co-editor

: The COVID-19 vaccine could soon be distributed to senior citizens at the Town of Liberty Senior Center. Supervisor DeMayo said the town would announce when dates and times for appointments became available.

LIBERTY — During the regular board meeting in Liberty on Tuesday, Supervisor Frank DeMayo reported that the Medicine Shoppe, located in the Colonial Square Mall on Route 52, will be receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
While the Medicine Shoppe does ... read more