October has universally become recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month for many Americans, not just those personally impacted by the awful disease. There is power in pink — with the …
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10/6/23
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It wasn’t exactly what I’d pictured myself doing on a Saturday morning, least of all the morning of my wedding anniversary.
Still, sitting with my fist clenched, arm splayed …
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Jeanne Sager
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10/3/23
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Wallkill
To the editor:
Bees are in danger which endangers a third of our food supply. If they don’t pollinate, fruits and vegetables don’t develop. Governor …
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Doris Chorny
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10/3/23
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This column was written by my son Michael Werner, who is a bus driver, writer, and standup comedian. Enjoy.
In this mixed-up world full of different opinions, different …
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Kathy Werner
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9/29/23
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Robert Doherty
To the editor:
While I vehemently disagree with the decision in this case, I accept the jury’s verdict. Plainly, this is how our judicial system works.
I …
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Opioid overdose — two words that have stained our community with pain and grief. With the distribution of some of the remaining Opioid Settlement Funds, there is still hope.
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9/29/23
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I’m not sure what part made us laugh hardest.
The bright orange and red leaves on the ground and the bare trees on what was supposed to be a late spring day in the Catskill?
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Jeanne Sager
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9/26/23
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Rock Hill
To the editor:
In light of the 21 September 2023 unanimous jury verdict finding that Chairman Doherty defamed Legislator Alvarez, your urgent action is needed on behalf of all …
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Dave Colavito
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9/26/23
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Callicoon
To the editor:
Last week, the best show in the county was to be seen on the second floor of the Monticello courthouse, where the case of Alvarez v. Doherty was heard.
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Rebekah Creshkoff
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9/26/23
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Livingston Manor
To the editor:
On behalf of the Callicoon Center Band I would like to pass along a well-deserved ‘thank you’ to several people and organizations who helped to …
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Jim Newton
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9/26/23
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T he new school year is now well underway, and we can only say we are encouraged by what we see.
Last Friday we published our annual “Sullivan County’s Official Fall Sports …
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9/26/23
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My delightful granddaughter Adeline is growing up. She will soon be celebrating her tenth birthday, and she is already beginning to sound like a teenager.
The other day she saw a man on …
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Kathy Werner
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9/22/23
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A ll registered voters in Sullivan County have the right to cast their ballot, but unfortunately sometimes it takes longer than they want. Even with the addition of on-sight ballot printing and …
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9/22/23
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U.S Representative
To the editor:
Last week, students from across Upstate New York returned to school. While the first day can always be a little daunting – for students with …
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Marc Molinaro
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9/19/23
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Rock Hill
To the editor:
When a friend asked that I watch the county recording of its 9/14/23 Health and Human Services meeting, I was reluctant. This past year I’d come to believe …
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Dave Colavito
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9/19/23
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Town of Delaware
To the editor:
The Family of Loretta T. Steppich wishes to thank our many friends and neighbors. We are so appreciative of the outpouring of calls, help, food and moral …
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The Steppich Family
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9/19/23
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L ast year in Sullivan County and around the state, millions of dollars of potential revenue from marijuana was lost due to the inability to legally sell the crop as a result of a lack of …
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9/19/23
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Yes, dear readers, I know the world is moving really fast these days. But here are seven things that will help you have a phenomenal fall.
1. It is perfectly OK to start buying Halloween candy …
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Kathy Werner
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9/15/23
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Callicoon
To the editor:
The dramatic Feast of Trumpets (Yom Tru’A) heralds autumn in Israel as well as here. (It is commonly associated with Rosh Hashana on many calendars).
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Michelle Schroeder
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9/15/23
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B lood, the liquid of life that we all need no matter what race, creed or hometown we claim, is always needed. A host of blood drives pop up frequently around the county, constantly chasing to close …
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9/15/23
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Next month you’ll see a sea of pink everywhere from the dairy aisle of your favorite grocery store to the uniforms of your favorite sports team.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes over …
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Jeanne Sager
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9/12/23
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Parksville
To the editor:
Thanks for covering the opening of the 25th Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods. Great picture of a mural that was almost done, a kid touching a baby turtle and a …
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Dorothy Muthig
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9/12/23
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We would like to give out a few well deserved roses and some a notable thorn.
First, the Roses:
To Tusten Social — for their paving the way back to normalcy for our most singled out …
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9/12/23
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Hi there, fellow travelers. It sure has been a swell summer of traveling, hasn’t it?
I fear that the glamour of travel is rapidly showing its age for most of the traveling public.
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Kathy Werner
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9/8/23
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Liberty
To the editor:
We live in a country that has been drastically impacted by opioids. Sullivan County is one specific place that has reaped the dire consequences of this epidemic. Our …
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Kathie Aberman
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9/8/23
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