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The very last day of school classes at the Eldred school is coming up fast on June 27, so the kiddoes will need something to do for the summer. When I was growing up once school let out   the … more
In 1999, on the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, President Bill Clinton officially designated June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. Later in 2009, President Barack Obama expanded the … more
One of my very favorite summertime events is coming up next weekend. Sponsored by the Mohican Lake Rod and Gun Club it is their annual pulled pork sandwich dinner. The Club has been in operation in … more
There are several events happening next weekend that are fun for everyone. On Saturday, May 17, our much-loved Barryville Farmers Market opens for what I believe is its sixth season. Many of our … more
A few weeks ago, I had written about an art exhibit that Nonna Hall was hosting in her new pottery/ceramics studio and gallery shop called Hall Space in Eldred. Now she is holding another special … more
April 28 – Saturday, May 17th from 8am-to Noon is an important date for all of us in town-It is the annual Spring Clean Up Day for the Town of Highland-or as we have affectionately called it … more
I saw a poster for Nonna Hall’s next art exhibit and it was intriguing to me. The exhibit features the works of graphic and collage artist Charles Wilkin and Randall J. Lane, a sculptor, … more
The Hudson Valley Restaurant week started on March 31 and runs through April 13. You might ask why, should anyone in Sullivan County care about a restaurant week celebration that is not local? The … more
During the Covid epidemic and for a period of time even before that, many families in Sullivan County chose to homeschool their children. Recent studies including one done at Harvard found that … more
It’s nearly the right time but not quite to start my garden clean-out. The rule of thumb I remember is that it needs to be consistently above fifty degrees for several days before you start. Up … more
For many years I was not quite “on board” as they say about the importance of the New York State Burn Ban. But we now live in an altered climate with so many changes happening that the … more
I grew up in Boston Massachusetts in an Irish community. My grandmother Helen was an immigrant from County Cork and when she came by ship to Boston to work as a servant of some kind for a rich family … more
The Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Winter Warm Up on Saturday, March 8 from 5:30 to 9pm. The event will take place at Koinonia located at 165 Lakeview Drive Road … more
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 … more
Soups on – yes indeed! With frozen sleet, ice, snow, rain, mud everywhere and bone chilling winds blowing us all to bits, this is 100 percent soup weather, for sure. Rather than go out and shop … more
With the freezing temperatures, there isn’t a whole lot of events happening around town and folks are venturing out on an “as needed” basis. On the positive side I was happy that … more
Congratulations to Judit and Konrad Kovacs and their family as they celebrate ten years of operating the Yulan Country Store which is certainly one of the most successful and popular family-owned … more
Local Highland small business owner Matt Adams of Adams Small Engine Repairs had a devastating fire completely   destroy his repair shop and garage on his property during the early hours of … more
I was chatting with our very talented local ceramicist Nonna Hall about the timeline for the renovations underway at the building she recently bought at the site of the former Eldred Equipment … more
These are some very tough times and sometimes getting involved in a community project can go a long way in smoothing things out. The Mackenzie Elementary School recently   posted a 10 Weeks of … more
One of the best and most publicly engaged agencies in Sullivan County is without a doubt the Sullivan County Office of the Aging. And as luck would have it the Office of the Aging will be holding an … more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To show support for those affected by breast cancer, people wear pink ribbons to raise awareness for continued medical research and improved patient care. … more
As the last few days of glorious Fall weather are upon us and we prepare for whatever winter has in store, there are still events happening that are interesting and give a chance to get out there … more
On Sunday, October 6 from noon to 3pm, the Highland Lake Fire Department and the members of the Lumberland Fire Department will be jointly hosting their third Annual Open House.   The Open … more
The Fall season with amazingly nice weather comes with many festivals and events before the chill of winter sets in. One of my favorites in coming up on Saturday, October 5th.   It is a … more
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