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You got to believe
The title of this column has nothing to do with “Ya Gotta Believe.” That was a catchphrase used by New York Mets pitcher, Tug McGraw in 1973 to rally the fans to support the team. In some … more
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The race for the assembly, 1965
For many years, September meant primary day in political circles, and often the campaigns waged in anticipation of those elections were more heated— and sometimes more consequential— than … more
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90 degree weather
I hate to put my air conditioning on, even when it is 90 degrees outside. I would rather just open the windows. But of course when it is that hot, all I am doing is letting more hot air in. So in … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Josh Deitchman, Lance Wagner, Michael Connolly, Blake Ryder, Mermer, Gabriella Beretta, Cindy Deitchman, Zack Siegel, Laura Smith, Mitch Ross, Cat Wilson, Jay Quaintance, Shane … more
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Ferndale’s marketplace: This intersection in the town of Liberty has changed a few times. The hamlet was known as Liberty Falls in its early days, but with the advent of train service, the name was causing havoc with the mail, and so it is said the name was changed to Ferndale. The grist mill and original stone bridge are evident in this postcard from the early 1900s. The chimney on the left is a reminder of the tannery that was once located in the hamlet, of which nothing remains. The mill pond, which was drained away long ago, was fed by the Middle Mongaup River which still wends its way through the town en route to Swinging Bridge Reservoir.
September 5, 2023 Edition
150 Years Ago -   1873 The Hankins nitroglycerin factory has suspended operations. More than 800 people were in town on Fair Day in Jeffersonville. The Hortonville Paper Factory … more
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Stephen King’s “Misery” On Stage
Hearing the phrase, “I’m your number one fan!” now sends chills down my spine. “Misery” now playing its one week run at the Forestburgh Playhouse will evoke similar … more
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Discouragement
When we look at the world around us and at the circumstances in our own lives and families, it can all look very discouraging. Discouragement seems to be at epidemic levels because of everything we … more
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Kenoza Lake
Greetings faithful readers of the Kenoza Lake news. Fall is in the air.   As most of you know, my mother-in-law Florence Brown passed away last week.   (Her obituary was published in … more
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Fore score
The title of this column has nothing to do with Abraham Lincoln. His Gettysburg Address started with the words “four score.” This column is about golf terms such as “fore” and … more
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State Senator Warren M. Anderson came to Sullivan County to speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new convention center that was never built.
To benefit the whole country
It was late August of 1968, and the people of Sullivan County were all abuzz about the latest development in a long list of attempts to save the sagging economy here. The county’s Golden … more
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Sullivan sees a busy Summer
Summer is almost over and soon it will be fall. As we await new data from Tourism Economics on Sullivan County’s visitation and visitor spending, we are certain this summer was a busy one. … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Colleen Cunningham, Denise Frangipane, Andrew Liff, Jerry Broskin, Michael Ryder, Elaine Dolgin, Mark Pavlak, Erika Ribaudo, Chris Tully, Sloane, Heather Quintance, Lynn S. and to … more
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