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Challenger Paul Champagne
Race for Wurtsboro Mayor pits incumbent v. challenger
WURTSBORO — As the race for Mayor in the village of Wurtsboro approaches, two contenders have stepped up to run: the incumbent Frank Sisco and challenger Paul Champagne. The election will take … more
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Liberty resident Michael Barton spoke both on his own behalf, cautioning against the law, and for Swan Lake’s Nancy Levine, who submitted a letter detailing her shared opposition.
Op-PUD-sition rises again
LIBERTY — Fifteen months ag o, the Town Board of Liberty instituted and thrice extended a moratorium on any Planned Unit Developments (PUD) within the town. With the block now dissolved, a … more
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Residents pack the hearing room at the Sullivan County Government Center for a NYSEG workshop on February 27, seeking answers about soaring electric bills.
NYSEG addresses high electric bills, leaves many frustrated
MONTICELLO — This winter, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customers across New York have seen their electric bills jump, with some paying double or even triple their usual amount. In … more
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The Skinners Falls Bridge as it stood in November. The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) seeks to save it from its end.
PennDOT prepares for Skinners dismantling
MILANVILLE, COCHECTON — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it would begin work to remove the Skinner’s Falls Bridge. However, because of … more
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Town of Callicoon mixes this rock salt with sand when supply gets low.
Brutal weather has depleted rock salt supply
  SULLIVAN COUNTY   — The recent brutal and unrelenting winter season has depleted supplies of rock salt across Sullivan County as residents and business owners struggle to … more
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The Frito-Lay processing plant in Liberty is looking at closing by around mid-May, town officials say, with an expected loss of 287 jobs for Liberty locals.
‘I don’t know how our town survives this’
LIBERTY — The Frito-Lay food processing facility in Liberty was confirmed to be closing after its announcement Wednesday morning, February 19. Located at 89 Mill Street and operated by PepsiCo … more
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New York State Budget Director and Monticello native Blake Washington answered questions after presenting Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State at Resorts World Catskills.
State Budget Director gives finance breakdown
MONTICELLO — New York State Budget Director and Monticello native Blake Washington focused on affordability and public safety as he presented “Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the … more
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Some NYSEG customers reported their monthly bills skyrocketed by over $600 without prior explanation from power company.
NYSEG customers shocked by bills
SULLIVAN COUNTY — A growing number of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) customers in Sullivan County and beyond are facing unexpectedly high electric bills this winter, with some … more
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Danielle Brasington, left, and Dr. Theresa Hamlin of The Center for Discovery with a young student who, after weeks of care, spoke for the first time, astonishing his parents.
A look inside The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital
A groundbreaking new hospital is transforming care for children with complex developmental disabilities. The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital, now open in Rock … more
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At 35 years old, the Swan Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant has reached the end of its lifespan.
Swan Lake sewer tax jump capped at 35%
LIBERTY — With the Swan Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) reaching its end, and violations highlighted in a recent letter from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … more
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Liberty Town Board member Vincent McPhillips expressed his concern in ensuring the taxpayers in Swan Lake are kept in mind when deciding on what to do next.
Letter from DEC puts Swan Lake sewer plant on a ticking timer
SWAN LAKE — In December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sent the Liberty Town Board a letter … more
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New terminal project at county airport still on schedule
SWAN LAKE — The Sullivan County International Airport’s building project of a new terminal is on track for its scheduled completion in May 2025, said Airport Superintendent Julian Motola … more
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