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A commemorative sticker given out during the Kiamesha Lake Ceremony last June.
Keeping the Borscht Belt spirit alive
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The legacy of the Catskills’ famed resort era will continue to be celebrated throughout 2025 with a series of Borscht Belt historical marker unveilings across Sullivan … more
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County providing Grants Workshop just in time for State applications
MONTICELLO – Money may not grow on trees, but you can explore the world of grants for your non-profit, small business or municipality. Each spring, through the Regional Economic … more
Berlin Township completes UDC Grant
NARROWSBURG – Berlin Township recently completed its project under the Upper Delaware Council’s Fiscal Year 2025 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. The UDC awarded $260 for … more
Keith Krauss, grandfather and veteran, was assisted by grandsons Kristopher and Alex Snedeker in placing American flags on the gravestones of veterans in honor of Memorial Day.
Remembering Veterans this Memorial Day
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Many local VFW members are busy replacing old flags with new flags   for all Veterans in the local cemeteries in honor of Memorial Day, 2025.   The Curtis Eddy … more
Eldred School community: be sure to vote today!
ELDRED — Residents in the Eldred Central School District will head to the polls today, Tuesday, May 20, to vote on the proposed budget, a library proposition, and a seat on the District’s … more
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Bethel Town Clerk Rita Sheehan, requesting FOIL tracking software.
Town of Bethel receives Sullivan 180 grant
BETHEL — A letter from Sullivan 180 CEO Denise Frangipane announcing a grant of $17,000 was read at the Bethel Town Board meeting May 14. The funds are designated to support the care of public … more
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Janet Carey discussed the role she could play in helping make the camp a success.
Logistics discussed over Neversink Camp
NEVERSINK — At the Wednesday night Neversink Town Board meeting, Swim Program Head Janet Carey raised key concerns and logistical hurdles in integrating the Town’s established aquatics … more
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Highland Town Supervisor John Pizzolato said that the outside firm investigating will present full findings to the State Police.
Preliminary report unveils key findings on Highland Town Clerk’s Office
HIGHLAND — In February, Highland Town Clerk Sue Hoffman was censured by the town, and her work computer was seized by New York State Police pending investigation on ‘gross … more
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Story and photo by MATTHEW ALBECK JEFFERSONVILLE — The Town of Callicoon renewed their coverage with Mike Preis Inc. Insurance Agency after a discussion with representative David Bodenstein at their meeting on Monday, May 12. “The market is pretty tight right now,” Bodenstein said, and revealed a cost increase of approximately 10 percent to the town. When Town Supervisor Tom Bose mentioned that a nearby town only had a 5 percent increase, Bodenstein replied, “It’s impossible to compare municipalities.” Bose praised Bodenstein for his reliability and thanked him for his 20 years of service working with the Town of Callicoon. School budget presented The board heard from Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler, who presented a school district budget of $43,266,206 for the school year of 2025-2026. Bressler thanked the board for approving her budget last year, which allowed the school district to have Driver’s Education during school hours and continue agricultural science programs, which gave students the opportunity to participate in state and national conventions. Last year the school also added two armed security guards, one in each building, in addition to their student resource officers. “None of that’s possible without the community’s support,” Bressler noted. Bressler reported a 2.99 percent increase to the tax levy and identified the following cost drivers: a 5.5 percent increase in health insurance, a 17 percent increase in school insurance, increased retirement systems, and increased consumer price index. She also mentioned a new capital project costing around $1.5 million. Bose thanked Bressler for her presentation and reminded everyone to vote on the school district budget on Tuesday, May 20.
Callicoon renews insurance coverage
JEFFERSONVILLE   — The Town of Callicoon renewed their coverage with Mike Preis Inc. Insurance Agency after a discussion with representative David Bodenstein at their meeting on Monday, … more
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Know your school’s budget before you vote!
Each of the seven public school districts across Sullivan County have offered up information on their upcoming budget and election votes on May 20. In part two, the budgets of Liberty, Tri-Valley, … more
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You choose:
HIGHLAND — Voters in the Town of Highland will have the opportunity to determine if the disbanded Town Constabulary will be rebooted via a proposition on their ballots for the General Election … more
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Learn, Connect and Thrive: Explore Sullivan County Libraries this Summer
SULLIVAN COUNTY – This summer, the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) invites residents and visitors to discover the diverse offerings of its member libraries throughout Sullivan County. … more
With just one day to go before their Prom Night, Roscoe Central High School students watch on as Rockland emergency personnel reminded of the need for safety behind the wheel with a reenactment the scene of a car accident behind the school Friday morning.
“One really bad decision could flip everything”
ROSCOE — Tires screeching, a crash, and then silence…followed only by sirens. Although just a staged reminder to students at the Roscoe Central High School a day before their Prom, the … more
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Public Health issues advisory after measles case confirmed in region
LIBERTY – Sullivan County’s Department of Public Health is alerting all local healthcare providers and summer camp operators to a confirmed case of measles in neighboring Orange County, … more
Liberty meets with candidates to prepare for May 20 school board vote
LIBERTY – The Liberty Schools Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Liberty Faculty Association (LFA) co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event for the candidates who are running … more
The Swan Lake footbridge by State Route 55 and Briscoe Road has been blocked off by tape and barriers since before August of last year, but town leaders still have concerns of pedestrian safety and request all foot traffic remain off the bridge.
Swan Lake footbridge condition still raising safety concerns from town
LIBERTY — The derelict footbridge in Swan Lake has been under the watchful eye of the Liberty Town Board for quite a while, with one of the main concerns with the footbridge is its safety … more
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37 days late, State Budget passes
ALBANY — After being 37 days late out of the State Capitol, the New York State Budget of $254 billion was passed by both houses of the State Legislature Thursday night. Fresh off the heels of … more
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Father George E. Baker
‘Wondrous and amazing’
OBERNBURG — Right from the beginning, Father George E. Baker of St. Mary’s Church in Obernburg sensed the warm way of welcoming and openness on the part of the new pope. Pope Leo … more
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Know your school’s budget before you vote!
Each of the seven public school districts across Sullivan County have offered up information on their upcoming budget and election votes on May 20. In part one, the … more
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Tom Shepstone explains the details of the PUD that would come from Proposed Local Law #2 of 2025. Behind him, Joel Kohn listens on.
Monticello residents speak out on PUD
MONTICELLO — The Village of Monticello held a public hearing Wednesday evening on Proposed Local Law #2 of 2025, which would add Section 280-59 to the Village Code and pave the way for a new … more
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An early morning collision on 17B on May 8 near Happy Avenue in Bethel resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Tractor trailer kills pedestrian in early-morning Bethel collision
Bethel   — New York State Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on State Route 17B near Happy Avenue in Bethel on Thursday, May 8 at approximately 5:45 a.m.   State … more
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Juneteenth celebration to happen at Morningside Park
  by Vincent Kurzrock   MONTICELLO   — During the Village of Monticello’s Wednesday night meeting, NAACP Outreach Coordinator Parrish Martin spoke of an upcoming … more
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Sullivan County budget wins National Award… again
MONTICELLO – For the tenth time in a row, Sullivan County has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). A panel of judges … more
Sullivan 180 announces Municipal Partnership Grant recipients
LIBERTY – Sullivan 180 is pleased to announce the 2025 Municipal Partnership Program Grant recipients. The Municipal Partnership Program offers grants up to $20,000 to local governments for the … more
Workforce Development Board sets quarterly meeting for Tues.
MONTICELLO – The next full board meeting of the Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc., will be held on May 13 from 8:00-9am at Robert Green Truck Division, 162 Bridgeville Road, … more
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