National Award-winning,
Family-run Newspaper
Log in Subscribe
Highland
Sort by: Featured Most recent
82 results total, viewing 51 - 75
Highland
January 17 – Pastor Charles Perez of the Barryville Community Church has found a new larger space for his church. The church is now located at 3396 Route 97 in Barryville next to the Oasis Bar … more
|
The Sunshine Hall Free Library in Eldred has a very specialized educational activity program for preschoolers called the Little Sprouts Learning Backpack Program. The age appropriate backpacks are filled with high quality learning materials, books, games and activity guides that make learning fun and teach valuable concepts they will need to know for school success. All you need to check out these educational backpacks is your Library card. For more information contact the Sunshine Hall Free Library at 845-557-6258.
Highland
We can always start sliding into the New Year with some good news for a change. I recently saw a notice that after a three-year hiatus the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reopening a … more
|
Highland
2022 is almost over and went by so quick like a flashy comet streaking across the sky. For me, the most important event that happened to me during this year is that I moved out of the house I lived … more
|
Highland
As we all are getting our homes ready for Christmas not everyone is so lucky.   Last week there was a terrible house fire on Route 55 in Eldred and long-time resident Charlie Blanchard and … more
|
The Town of Highland has gone Christmas crazy this year. One new exciting feature is the Monteleone Gardens Hydrofarm in Eldred has a new Las Vegas quality light show. The display is stacked with 10,000 LED lights and an array of digital animations and thirty foot tree synced with our favorite Christmas music classics. The Light Show is thirty minutes long and you can park at the Hydrofarm and tune your radio to 90.7 and enjoy the show. For information go to the Monteleone Gardens Facebook page.
Highland
December 12 – It seems that the Town of Highland has gone Christmas crazy this year with magical holiday events springing up all over town. Although everyone mourns the demise of the … more
|
Highland Lake Fire Department volunteer Charlie Bosch is showing a beautiful fresh cut Frazer Fir just one of the many varieties of Christmas trees available at the Highland Lake Fire Department's Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale. The sale takes place at the Highland Lake Fire Department every weekend from 8-5pm.  In addition to Christmas trees there are custom-designed wreaths made by the families of the Fire Department. All of the sale proceeds go to support the services and equipment needs of the Department.
Highland
December 6 – Like clockwork last Saturday, the first Saturday in December, I drove up to the Highland Lake Fire Department to check out their annual Christmas tree and wreath sale. The trees … more
|
Highland
November 29 – Now that we have all stuffed ourselves to the gills with turkey and the fixings we immediately move onto Christmas. To kick off the holiday season the Barryville Chamber of … more
|
Lake Huntington
November 28 — I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends. We are looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with many events and festivities locally. There are so … more
|
Highland
The winter of 2022 is well underway with some really cold temperatures and historic snow fall totals up north of us. Did you know that we have a weather station sponsored by the University of Albany … more
|
Highland
November 15 – During the Covid pandemic lockdown I spent a lot of time finding out about what volunteer programs I could help out with and “make myself useful” as my Mama used to … more
|
Highland
In the years that I first moved here to Highland I lived on a small remote dirt road in Yulan. It was a lovely spot but fairly treacherous in winter as the house was on a hill. When winter came … more
|
Highland
The fall foliage has certainly been spectacular this year and everyone is enjoying being outside and going to events and dining out. The downside of this is we have seen a slight uptick in local … more
|
Highland
We all like to hear from people who have had some wonderful inspiring adventures they have had in their lives and to learn first-hand what motivated them and what they learned. To that end the … more
|
Highland
October 17 — With a beautiful colorful backdrop of some spectacular fall foliage, the Halloween season is upon us. Recently I have read several news reports of a looming candy shortage, so I am … more
|
Mike Edison and his Rocket Train Band featuring Rebecca DeRosa on drums and a guest appearance by Jeremy Burrell on harmonica were the featured band at last weekend's Barryville Farmers’ Market. The Rocket Train's mix of oldies, blues and traditional gospel songs had everyone vibing along. The Rocket Train Band will be appearing on October 29th at the Burn Brae Mansion in Glen Spey at their Haunted Dark Forest event.
Highland
October 10 — It was a beautiful crisp Fall weather last weekend so I went down to Barryville to check out the General Jerk’s first ever Flea Market.  It was busy with about a … more
|
Highland
After a few missed opportunities, I finally was able to go to the Mohican Inn Restaurant and Bar. The food was very good and the restaurant was comfortable and has a nice fireplace. The menu features … more
|
Owners of Back to Bakers Restaurant and Bar, Alex and Kerri Mellon, of Barryville held Customer Appreciation Day event to celebrate their sixth successful year at this very popular spot. At the event which featured a fabulous free buffet, Alex said that he felt what contributed to their success was their hard working staff who showed up every day and got the job done and the wonderful support from the local community which has been wonderful and the mainstay of the business.
Highland
Last week I went over to Back to Bakers Bar and Restaurant for some dinner with a friend. He had his dog with us so we ate in their outside garden.  While there our very nice server reminded … more
|
On September 11th starting a noon for the 17th year Lou Monteleone of Highland will put on his fuzzy green leprechaun hat to host St. Baldricks Day at the Pizza Piazza in Eldred. There will be live music by Side FX band, the Line of Hope Across America, a salute to Veterans, a bake sale and themed gift baskets raffle. All proceeds go to fund international medical research programs to find a cure for pediatric cancer. To donate or get more information go to st.baldricks.org/events/lineofhope2022 or call 845-557-3321.
Highland
August 29 -I was speaking with Local businessman and philanthropist Lou Monteleone, and I want to remind everyone that the St Baldricks Foundation Day to fight pediatric cancer will be happening on … more
|
Margie Granese and Johnny Pizzolato are seen volunteering at the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry in Yulan. On September 18th The Upper Delaware Council will be holding their 34th Annual River Valley Awards Ceremony and Buffet at the Central House Family Resort in Beach Lake PA. Johnny Pizzolato will be honored with this year’s Community Service Award for his many community projects and accomplishments. Tickets are $31.00 and reservations are due by September 9th. For information about the Awards Ceremony go to upperdelawarecouncil.org.
Highland
August 22 - The Upper Del- aware Council (UDC) is an in- creasingly important environ- mental not-for-profit chaired by avid fisherman and High- land resident, Andy Boyer. Created by an Act of … more
|
Highland
Congratulations to the Board Members of the Sunshine Hall Free Library for hosting another very successful Town’s Treasures and Trinkets Sale this past Saturday at the Highland Town Hall. There … more
|
Highland
This has been a challenging gardening summer. It has been so dry, hot, and humid I have spent more time than usual watering and weeding. Because of the blistering heat and humidity, I have to do my … more
|
Highland
Anytime there is a new local restaurant opening I am always curious to try it out. I can remember when I first moved to Highland there were only two restaurant choices – El Castillo and the … more
|
Pete Scalia, Brendan Staples, Ron Meyer and Ed Kennedy from the St. Anthony's Church Knights of Columbus will be firing up the grill to make that perfect chicken for the Parish Council's Annual eat-in or take out Chicken BBQ dinner. The event will be held in the Church's covered Pavillion on Sunday, August 7th from Noon until 5pm. Tickets are $18.00 and $9.00 for kids under 12 years old and can be purchased after Mass or at the door. St. Anthony's Church is located at 25 Beaver Brook Road in Yulan. For more information call the Rectory at 845-557-8512.
Highland News
Somebody recently told me that it’s hotter “than the hinges on the gates of hell outside” which sounds just about on the money to me. Fortunately, there are some fine local … more
|
Highland
I saw an announcement that Shirley Reuter has died. I did not know her personally, but Shirley Reuter was an important person in the history of the Town of Highland. Ms. Reuter along with her husband … more
|
Pastor Charles Perez and his wife Jennie and their children Abraham, Josiah and daughter Serenity celebrate their brother Jeremiah being awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment from Sullivan BOCES for being recognized as the top reader from the George Ross MacKenzie School in the 2021-2022 Cross County Reading Challenge. Congratulations to Jeremiah and the Perez family.
Highland
Well, when Martha Worzel gives me a call to just “to clarify something” I sure enough left something out of my column. And I sure did. Without going into the details of our conversation … more
|
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 Sullivan County Democrat
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions