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March is certainly roaring in like a lion as we all look forward to a quick change into the Spring Season. We spring our clocks forward this Sunday, losing one hour of time to get all the …
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Lori Orestano-James
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3/4/25
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Can you believe it’s already March? Time is flying by faster than my homework disappears! March brings with it a mix of spring vibes and the final stretch of the school year. It’s like …
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Jenn Powell
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3/4/25
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I was the lead singer and primary songwriter of the 80’s band, Comateens. One night after a raucous performance, a record producer named Tony asked if I could write on a professional level. …
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Ramona Jan
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3/4/25
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140 Years Ago - 1885
Mr. Porter’s first trip to Jeffersonville this week was a lengthy journey. He says he started from Liberty Wednesday morning and arrived there about 4 p.m. His delay …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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3/4/25
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Watching the snowplow charge up my Sullivan County road, pushing aside the remnants from yet another winter storm, I couldn’t help but think about borscht.
Not to eat. To spread on the …
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Barry Lewis
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2/28/25
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With the cold, dry weather that we have seen recently many people have been stricken with a nagging cough. Of course you can get many different cough medicines at the pharmacy, but what about some …
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Jim Boxberger
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2/28/25
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What feelings do the word “peace” evoke in you? I think for most of us, pleasant feelings such as tranquility, calmness, restfulness, quietness, stillness or solitude would come to mind. …
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Diane Houghtaling
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2/28/25
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If you read the title of this column and the jukebox area of your brain that stores song lyrics has you humming the 1967 hit song:” Windy” by The Association; I apologize. Your brain …
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Hudson Cooper
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2/28/25
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On March 2, 1785, a group of Baptists in New Vernon in the town of Mamakating organized what is believed to be the first church in the area that would later become Sullivan County. Reverend Eleazer …
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John Conway
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2/28/25
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My husband and I recently bought a new home, and have been hosting our friends and family frequently over the past month. I’ve been making my standard charcuterie plates for people to nosh on, …
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Claire Burns
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2/28/25
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Birthday wishes to Benji Friehling, Lisa Mason, Christian Meachum, Jonathan Hyman, Harper Ryder, Harriet Thespy, Emma Levi, Dennis Newberg, Sue Altman, Elias Hart, Joe Loughlin, Parker Raynor, Chris …
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Suzanne White
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2/25/25
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Can you believe it’s almost the end of February? March is peeking around the corner, bringing hints of spring with it. Days are getting a tad longer, and there’s this feeling of …
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Jenn Powell
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2/25/25
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Someone was recently ripped off in Brooklyn and so posted this letter:
Dear Criminals:
Please steal from corporations. Not from mom, musicians and kids. Jeez! I have a hard time just …
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Ramona Jan
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2/25/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
The law is now in force forbidding forms of gambling: no more pooling; no more raffles and fish ponds at church fairs; no more “chances” in drawing for …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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2/25/25
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Recently I entered myself in a chili cooking competition at my job and guess what? I won! This recipe was inspired by John Legend’s recipe, which originally calls for 2T light brown sugar. I …
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Claire Burns
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2/21/25
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The extremely cold weather lately has caused more of everything. More wood for the wood stove. More oil for the oil burner. More electric for everything. More lotion for how dry my skin has gotten. …
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Jim Boxberger
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2/21/25
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Years ago, if you were inclined to place a wager on a sporting event you might have looked for a bookmaker. Hopefully you knew somebody who knew one that could be trusted to pay off if you won. But …
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Hudson Cooper
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2/21/25
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On February 22, 1767, Benedict Arnold, a young, up and coming businessman, married Margaret Mansfield, whose father was the Sheriff of New Haven, Connecticut. Arnold, of course, would go on to become …
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John Conway
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2/21/25
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I believed my son, Michael, was slamming doors when he asked me if I had heard that. Of course I had. Was he trying to rub it in?! But then we learned from a neighbor that an earthquake …
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June Donohue
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2/21/25
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Birthday wishes to Jeffrey Cohen, Nicole M Mullally, Allison Ruef, Kellee Thelman, Analey Stratton, Brady Dollard, Karen Billig, Ellen Tucker, Michael Altman, Brian Gager, Samantha Liff Garchik, and …
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Suzanne White
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2/18/25
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After six months of wrangling back and forth with the Town of Highland’s Planning and Zoning Board, on Valentine’s Day, Nonna Hall hosted a Welcome Open House and the Greater Barryville …
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Paula Campbell
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2/18/25
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Snow, ice, rain, repeat! What a winter this has been! But, not to worry. There are so many things happening in Sullivan County to warm your hearts and keep us all moving forward in a positive manner. …
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Lori Orestano-James
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2/18/25
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Winter’s been hanging on a little longer than I’d like, and I’m definitely ready for it to be over. The cold has its charm for a while, but after months of freezing temperatures, …
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Jenn Powell
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2/18/25
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Somewhere in the bible, I’ve heard it’s said, “Eat good food, drink good wine, anoint your head with the finest oils, wear fine clothing, and love the wife of your youth.” …
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Ramona Jan
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2/18/25
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140 Years Ago - 1885
It is rumored that the Western Union Telegraph Company will establish a telegraph office at Pike Pond (Kenoza Lake) and the wire is to be connected on the Jeffersonville …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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2/18/25
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