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Happy Easter!
O ne of the most important dates of the Christian religion has hopped back around the calendar – Easter Sunday! Even though the Gospel story about Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a tale of … more
Here’s to our Sweep peeps
W e have one thing here on the Western side of the county, its the Delaware River and its incredible views. The border river runs all the way between New York and Pennsylvania, and along its winding … more
Happy Passover!
T omorrow marks the beginning of this year’s Passover – and we want to wish all those who partake in this historic holiday a peaceful and happy celebration! Running   until nightfall … more
There’s a ban for a reason
Y our local fire department and everyone who is called to the scene of an emergency are counting on you…to do nothing! At least, they want you to not burn anything as the state-wide burn … more
Cast away, fishermen!
T he first day of this month marked the always anticipated Opening Day for Trout fishing. For many who both live in the area and flock to the rivers from afar, it is the beginning of a long and … more
April Foods!
T he sky is falling! The sky is falling! Just take a look outside…gotcha! In case you were caught unaware on today’s “infamous” date, it is April’s Fools Day – … more
NYC just got closer
Down for a day trip to the Big Apple but worried about parking and traffic? Can’t quite seem to get a ride secured? Worry not any longer, as with the new daily bus program out of the Villa … more
Dry vegetation in Cochecton is indicative of the landscape across Sullivan County.
E ven amongst journalists, where competition can be stiff at times, community is an important aspect in learning, growing and pursuing the craft. Last Thursday and Friday, Sullivan County Democrat … more
The people in print
E ven amongst journalists, where competition can be stiff at times, community is an important aspect in learning, growing and pursuing the craft. Last Thursday and Friday, Sullivan County Democrat … more
Sorry Dan, we made a mistake
T   here the headline rang out on the front page of Tuesday’s edition, “Judge denies Forestburgh’s appeal to dismiss discrimination lawsuit.”   Soon thereafter, … more
Sunshine Week still important
T his is National Sunshine Week, celebrated every March since 2005 and coordinated by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The activities surrounding this week are meant to enlighten the public … more
Weekend full of luck
I t’s that time of the year once more where you get out your best green attire, enjoy watching some parades and take in all the sights, sounds, food and colors of St. Patrick’s Day. This … more
Women’s History in motion
M arch is Women’s History Month. It has been celebrated all over the world since 1978. It first began as a week-long celebration in California. As we enter Women’s History Month, … more
The truth about your NYSEG bill
I t has been a challenging time to make ends meet. There’s been an increase in the cost of your groceries, insurance, and, yes, even your utility bill. NYSEG cares about the people we serve, … more
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Help Wanted in Long Eddy
A   community needs a few key services to really feel like a secure place to call home. Those might include a post office, a bank, or a good restaurant. But there is another one that most … more
Protecting protectors
N o one should have to put up with dangerous working conditions – and yes, that includes corrections officers. Right now, 15,000 workers at 38 of New York’s 42 State Prisons are on … more
Picking up the snack
N o matter what you put on it – it can’t be sugar coated. Both the Town and Village of Liberty and the entire county have been hit hard this past week with the shocking news of … more
Still standing at attention
T wenty-eight years to the day on Valentine’s Day, a good man’s life was cut short while doing what he swore to do as a New York State Police Trooper – To Protect and To Serve. That … more
No way, NYSEG
B ills are a part of life, as everyone making their own way in the world will tell you – and it’s true. Everything costs something, and we have to put up the coin to get what we want, and … more
All kinds of love
V alentine’s Day always has some sort of feeling about it, and depending on your relationship status or any preconceived notions about the holiday, it’s either one of the best days of the … more
19 rise, 7 will remain
J ust a glance at the massive ballot for those running for the brand new Livingston Manor-Roscoe school board shows not only that the parents and residents of those communities care deeply about the … more
Two wrongs deserve a right
I n the wake of newly-inaugurated President Trump’s unprecedented mass pardon of January 6 Insurrectionists, the classic saying “two wrongs don’t make a right” comes to mind. … more
It really is all about family
F amily – one of the few functions of society that make things not only bearable in tough times, but also over-jubilant when the good times roll.   The people we call family are the … more
Can I talk to a human please?
T ime is a valuable commodity. And we don’t know about you, but we hate when our time is wasted. While technology has done much good in society, the disappearance of person-to-person … more
Chilly thrills
Y ou know when the thermometer hits any numbers below 32 degrees, it’s that time of the year for taking a few trips down the slopes with a pair of skis, or maybe even a snowboard. Sullivan … more
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