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Sullivan County Republican Committee Vice Chair Tom Bose, right, praised Sheriff Mike Schiff at this recent re-election press conference on his outstanding record of law enforcement during the past 19 years.
Sheriff Schiff to seek re-election to sixth term
MONTICELLO - On Sunday, December 29, Michael Schiff announced his intention to seek re-election as Sullivan County Sheriff.   Schiff made the announcement before a packed house of … more
Liberty Police release update on fatal accident
LIBERTY — While the Village of Liberty Police Department continues to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the fatal motor vehicle accident on Christmas Day, December 25, the … more
In September of 1984, President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Roslyn, made a trip to Sullivan County to help the Catskill Fly Fishing Center in its infancy. Joining President Carter at the site of the future Catskill Fly Fishing Hall of Fame are Lee and Tyler Van Put being held by their grandmothers, Madeline O’Brien, left, and Agnes Van Put, who recently celebrated her 108th birthday.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
LIVINGSTON MANOR – On Sunday, December 29, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, making him the oldest president in United States history. Carter was the 39th … more
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Three dead
MAMAKATING – On the morning of December 26 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sullivan County 911 dispatched law enforcement to a reported shooting at 10 Sunset Point, Yankee Lake, in the town of … more
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Superintendent Dr. John Evans
Livingston Manor/Roscoe schools to host town hall meeting on Jan. 9
Livingston Manor—The Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts are excited to announce a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 6 p.m. at the Livingston Manor Central School … more
Dr. Jessie Moore
New County Public Health Director named
Liberty – Sullivan County’s new Public Health Director, Dr. Jessie Moore, today joined the team at the Department of Public Health, but she’s long been familiar with the … more
The Department of Health recently released a survey report of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.
2024 Year in Review
SULLIVAN COUNTY — As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back at the news-filled 2024 in Sullivan County. After 104 editions throughout the 52 weeks of the year, the Sullivan … more
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Village Attorney Michael Sussman is gifted an “artistic guitar” for his work with the Village.
Monticello potentially selling parking lots
MONTICELLO   — Village Trustee John Barbarite believed the Village of Monticello has determined that they have excess parking lots available in the Village during their regular meeting … more
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Timothy Dymond
Timothy Dymond announces retirement from New York State Police
ALBANY – Following a distinguished career with the New York State Police, Senior Investigator Timothy Dymond has announced his retirement, marking the end of 20 years of exemplary service in … more
Two students identified as D.C. and T.B. have filed a lawsuit against Eldred Central School District.
Eldred School District faces discrimination charges
ELDRED   — A Federal discrimination complaint has been filed against the Eldred Central School District after it was claimed that a teacher who made degrading and racial remarks about two … more
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Thompson Sanitation’s Scott Mace listens to the Legislature as they explain their reasoning for increasing solid waste costs.
Hefty trash talk
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature once again debated the 25 percent increase of solid waste costs at the full board meeting on Thursday, December 19, continuing conversations that … more
Town Clerk Rita Sheehan, reading the Resolution to approve CEA designation
Critical Environmental Area designation approved in Bethel
BETHEL — A resolution of the Bethel Town Board to establish a Critical Environmental Area (CEA) designation for the White Lake/Mountain Lake Watersheds within delineated borders defined by … more
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Two teens killed in Christmas Day vehicle accident in Liberty
LIBERTY – On December 25, at approximately 8 p.m., the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 52 near Sullivan Avenue … more
Mohonk Mountain House CEO Tom Smiley, left, presenting Barry Lewis on behalf of the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley with a check for $30,000 from their Gingerbread Competition.
9th Annual Gingerbread Display Competition at Mohonk Mountain House raises $30,000 to support local community
NEW PALTZ – For eleven days in December, more than 1,800 members of the local community donated $15 for a Gingerbread Pass to view the impressive designs on display in the historic Hudson … more
Livingston Manor Central School voters approved the merger with Roscoe overwhelmingly on Thursday, 351-227. The two districts already share many services, including sports teams.
Livingston Manor, Roscoe approve merger
ROCKLAND — After nearly three years of studies, meetings, votes and petitions, the communities of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central school districts elected to merge via centralization on … more
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The Skinners Falls Bridge is now set to be demolished permanently as decided in a new plan announced by PennDOT this week.
Skinners Falls Bridge to be permanently destroyed
MILANVILLE, PA & SKINNERS FALLS, NY – During a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 17 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its new plan to now … more
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CBS features The Center for Discovery
HARRIS – The Center for Discovery (TCFD) was featured on CBS Saturday morning on December 7, offering viewers an inside look at its model for helping individuals with autism and other complex … more
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Sergeant Eddy Donohue recounted the cracking down on DWI’s while talking to the Board.
Mamakating welcomes new Sergeant
WURTSBORO   — The Town Board of Mamakating was proud to welcome a new face to the lineup of troopers next to the Town Hall as Sergeant Eddy Donohue took on the role as Station Commander … more
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New Town of Delaware Planner, Peter Manning
Peter Manning takes over as Town of Delaware Planner
HORTONVILLE – At their regular monthly meeting, the Delaware Town Board was introduced to its new Town Planner, Peter Manning. The Principal of Genius Loci Planning, Manning is taking over for … more
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Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff, center, was honored recently at a luncheon held by the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan Detectives Crime Clinic. The Sheriff was among several police officials who received the association’s 2024 award for Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive.
Sheriff Schiff honored
Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff, center, was honored recently at a luncheon held by the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan Detectives Crime Clinic. The Sheriff was among several police … more
Sullivan County Bar celebrates the holidays
The Sullivan County Bar Assn. held its Annual Holiday Party last Friday evening at the Antrim Streamside in Livingston Manor. It was a great event and three retired judges were in attendance at the … more
A split crowd of community members championing private, business-related and environmental interests and concerns expressed their varied opinions on the accepted DEIS regarding the proposed Camp Fimfo at the Eldred Junior/Senior High School Wednesday evening.
Feeling out Camp Fimfo’s findings
HIGHLAND — Following the Highland Planning Board’s recent approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Camp Fimfo project in Barryville, community members … more
Town Board Members Vincent McPhillips, left, and John Lennon Jr. were the two failing votes in favor of beginning the process to alter the zoning.
Keeping ‘Pandora’s Box’ closed
SWAN LAKE   — The owner of the Swan Lake property that recently was considered for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) has been denied their request for a zoning change by a failed 2-3 vote … more
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A recent letter sent by Sullivan County Commissioner of Social Services John Liddle moved cat advocates to speak out.
Advo-cat-ing for the less fortunate
LIBERTY – Commissioner of Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS), John Liddle, sent a letter in late November regarding those in the community seeking emergency housing, informing … more
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Linus, at left, aka Courtney Conner, joins Charlie Brown and sister Lucy Van Pelt on the float as the Snoopy balloon is close behind. Snoopy is the longest running balloon in the parade, making his parade debut in 1968 as the World War I flying ace.
Local resident has front row seat at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY – Courtney Conner enjoys a good parade. And what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day than at the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. But Courtney, who … more
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