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This past spring and summer was an exciting time. After months of quarantine protocols and mask wearing recommendations, things at least for a time, became more lax. In a return to some of the summer …
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9/17/21
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As reported in the Democrat last week, Monticello will be making an appearance in a new HBO miniseries.
“The White House Plumbers” examines the Watergate scandal that …
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9/14/21
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Where were you 20 years ago on September 11? What were you doing when you heard the news?
Our editorial staff (in-office), as of now, are all under 30 years old. We remember listening to the radio …
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9/10/21
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September marks National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. All month long, mental health advocates, prevention organizations and community members join forces to recognize the mental health …
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9/7/21
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. The purpose of this day, held each August 31, is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief …
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8/31/21
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There are many problems facing people in Sullivan County that existed before the pandemic. Some have only been exacerbated over the past 16 months as the lion's share of energy and attention …
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8/27/21
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As reported in today’s paper, the four percent residential energy tax is no more, as of December 1, 2021 that is.
Just for context, the county legislature voted to put the tax in place in …
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8/24/21
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We’ve still got a lot of work to do here in Sullivan County, but if you look around there are definitely signs of progress. For years we’ve been impressed by what we can see happening in …
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8/20/21
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It’s ‘fair’ to say it was a great weekend in the region. There was no shortage of fun activities, food and friendship that has been ushered in by fair season. The Wayne County Fair …
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8/17/21
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On August 24, New York will have a new governor. When she takes the oath of office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will not only become the new governor but also the first woman in New York State …
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Being outdoors is a wonderful thing, especially considering we live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, where scenic trails and countryside are in abundance.
However, while spending time …
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8/10/21
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