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Delaware Valley Ramps awarded NE SARE grant

EQUINUCK, PA — As the popularity and demand for ramps (Allium tricoccum) has increased, the sustainability of ramp populations has gained focus. Sustainable practices include limiting … more

4/4/23

Park Ranger Intern canoeing down the Delaware River.

Internship opportunity at Upper Delaware Scenic

BEACH LAKE, PA — During the 2023 summer season, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River will have six Park Ranger Internship opportunities available, one will be a shared internship, … more

4/4/23

Local authors launch book of short stories

TAFTON, PA — The collection of short stories titled Musings launches March 31 and will amuse and delight readers of all ages. “A vision that started fourteen months ago by eight … more

4/4/23

Museum at Bethel Woods celebrates 15th anniversary

BETHEL — The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, is excited to announce the opening of this year’s Special Exhibit, “The Place … more

4/4/23

Spring tick borne diseases awareness

MILFORD, PA — If you spend time outdoors, chances are you will encounter a tick. The Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force would like to remind individuals about the importance of … more

4/4/23

(Left to right): Janiel Prado (Performance Award); Anna Furman (Performance Award); Ally Chevalier (Performance Award); Juliana Adams (3rd Place); Rebecca Squires (3rd Place); Chris Prousalis (2nd Place); Aaron Edwards (2nd Place); Hiram Roman (2023 Champion).

Tri-Valley hosts thirteenth annual poetry slam

TRI-VALLEY — On March 29, the thirteenth annual 8th Grade Poetry Slam took place at Tri-Valley Central School. Forty-seven 8th grade students took to the stage to compete in the event. The … more

4/4/23

Ed Van Put accepts first ever “Joan Wulff Award for Fly Fishing Excellence” at 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner. From left to right, Richard Schager, Ed Van Put and Ramsay Adams.

Roscoe celebrates 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner

To kick off the 2023 trout season this past weekend, the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Two Headed Trout Weekend which featured events and promos from local businesses. The headliner … more

By Alex Kielar | 4/4/23

The Museum at Bethel Woods members attend the 2023 Special Exhibit opening event.

Museum at Bethel Woods launches 2023 Special Exhibit

The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, opened its 2023 Special Exhibit over the weekend. This year’s exhibit, “The Place Where Peace … more

By Alex Kielar | 4/4/23

(From left to right) Theresa Mahler, Mihayla Ragoobir-Caban, Jennifer Luna, Brittany Gorr, Commissioner of Jurors George Cooke, Tara Hirsch, Maria Durso, and Loree Tuso celebrate Cooke’s retirement.

Commissioner of Jurors George Cooke retires

Sullivan County Commissioner of Jurors, George Cooke, has retired after a lifetime filled with public service. It is hard to miss the impact in which George and his family have had on … more

Story and photo by Nic Birgler | 3/31/23

From left: Maureen Casey-Bryant, Kayla O’Odell, Amber Sullivan and Norma Cucci.

Allan Milk Memorial helps students

SULLIVAN WEST — Members of the Allan Milk Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 7276 recently took a collection for items to help replenish the Sullivan West Elementary School Care Cupboard with … more

3/31/23

Sullivan steps up in health rankings

LIBERTY — According to the latest Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF’s) County Health Rankings and Roadmap report, Sullivan County has jumped from 61st out of 62 counties to 60. … more

3/31/23

Catskill Brewery wins at NY state craft beer competition

ALBANY — Catskill Brewery has medaled in two categories at the 2023 New York State Craft Beer Competition. The competition is presented by the New York State Brewers Association and is … more

3/31/23

Hamlin walk-in hours change

HONESDALE, PA — Starting Monday, April 3, Walk-In Services at the Hamlin Family Health Center will close at 6:30pm instead of 7:30pm. The Hamlin Family Health Center, part of Wayne … more

3/31/23

Leading philanthropists invest in supporting mental health

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Today, Friends of EverGreen Meadow Academy announced new funding through a generous grant from the Rowley Family Foundation Fund for Women and Children, a Fund administered … more

3/31/23

Local author Allen Frishman shares local stories in his latest book, More Borscht From A Catskill Mountain Plumber.

Local Author Spotlight: Allen J. Frishman

In Allen J. Frishman’s second book, “More Borscht From A Catskill Mountain Plumber”, the local author and Catskill collector shares a collection of stories from people who were … more

By Alex Kielar | 3/31/23

The Bards’ Yard and Bake Sale supported the upcoming Youth Poetry Festival to be held on April 15 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Bards’ Yard and Bake Sale supports YPF

The Bards’ Yard and Bake Sale took place this past Sunday March 26 at the ENGN building in the hamlet of Callicoon. The event was organized by 2022-2023 Sullivan County Poet … more

By Nic Birgler | 3/31/23

Liberty Board of Education meeting now on March 28

LIBERTY — The next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, March 28, in the HS Media Center at 5:30 pm. The Board anticipates to enter into executive session immediately and the regular … more

3/28/23

Sullivan County Pk-12 art show debuts at Bethel Woods

BETHEL — The Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show will present the work of students from the County’s eight school districts and Sullivan BOCES at the Event’s Gallery at Bethel Woods … more

3/28/23

All in the Timing premiers

NARROWSBURG — Act Underground Theater presents All in the Timing by David Ives. This consists of a collection of one act plays that will be performed one after another. Come down and enjoy the … more

3/28/23

Artist Wayne Holbert (right), alongside Senior Curator of The Museum at Bethel Woods, Dr. Neal V. Hitch, during the opening of the exhibit Rockin’ The Woods features large bluestone sculptures.

Bethel Rocks

The New York, Pennsylvania Bluestone is not just any ordinary material - it’s the cornerstone of countless homes, buildings, and sidewalks across the tri-state area. It’s also the very … more

by Patricio Robayo | 3/28/23

‘Tiny’ Lucy Brown recently reached the centennial milestone.

Tiny turns 100

Tiny Lucy Brown, daughter of Lillian and Albert Donahue of Glen Spey, was born March 16, 1923. She is a lifelong resident of Glen Spey and retired Postmaster of Eldred, NY, where she was … more

3/28/23

JIM KEITH, MEMBER of the 1st Cavalry in the Vietnam War and winner of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Long Eddy remembers

LONG EDDY — The little community of Long Eddy may be short on population, but it’s long on patriotism, as every day set aside to honor the nation’s military draws a crowd. Veterans … more

By Ted Waddell | 5/24/54

AN ARCHITECTURAL rendition of the Kauneonga Lake triangle.

Name of Kauneonga Lake Park Starts an Argument in Bethel

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Bethel’s proposed 2.4 percent tax increase merited a tiny amount of questions at Thursday’s town board meeting, and the unanimous denial of White Lake Estates’ … more

By Dan Hust | 12/31/69

Adult healthcare in a hospital setting

A PRIDE OF Lions celebrated the renaming of the Adult Day Care (also known as adult day healthcare) at Catskill Regional Medical Center this week. The Town of Fallsburg Lions’ Club donates … more

By Jeanne Sager | 12/31/69

Sheriff’s study compares costs

MONTICELLO — After completing a recent analysis, Sheriff Michael Schiff and his staff have concluded that the proposed new jail may be better sited in Monticello than at the former Sullivan … more

By Dan Hust | 12/31/69