Girl loses-regains ear after attack

BRIDGEVILLE — An 8-year old Town of Thompson girl reportedly underwent surgery earlier this month to reattach her left ear after being attacked by a dog.

The dog, believed to be a wolf hybrid, is quarantined under order of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

The incident was said to have occurred on September 3, but went unreported until September 8. Police said the girl was trying to pet a dog owned by Debbie Powell of Foss Road, Town of Thompson, when she was attacked. Police said it took two men to pull the animal away from the girl.

State police charged Powell with having a dangerous dog, a town code violation. DEC charges may be pending because owning a wolf hybrid is illegal in the state. The Department of Health has also been notified.

The girl remains at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

Honesdale woman arrested

HONESDALE — A Honesdale area woman was arrested over the weekend on weapons charges. Borough Police were called to the Sunrise Trailer Park Saturday night for a reported domestic disturbance. 52-year old Shirley Longo allegedly had a gun, and fled the scene before the cops arrived. She was apprehended a short time later with a loaded .22 caliber handgun in her possession. Longo was taken to jail with bail set at $15,000.

West Nile surveillance continues

PIKE COUNTY — Although we’ve been spared the West Nile Virus so far, the susceptible time is not over. This, according to Extension Director and Pike County Coordinator Nancy Grotevant. Despite the extended periods of dry weather, mosquitoes breed in standing water, and the primary carriers of the West Nile Virus breed mainly in manmade habitats. Grotevant urges residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their family, such as emptying standing water from all types of containers.

New survey: Sullivan favors casino

MONTICELLO — The Times Herald-Record reported last week that Sullivan County residents polled overwhelmingly favored establishment of an Indian gaming casino in the county.

The newspaper polled some 385 registered voters in August.

Of those polled more than 62 percent favored the casino, with 22 percent opposed and another 15 percent undecided or not commenting.

Sullivan responds to Lumberland charge

MONTICELLO — Stung by a charge that the county has done little to support Lumberland Supervisor John LiGreci’s efforts to cull the town tax rolls of not-for-profit tax exempt property owners, Sullivan responded on September 10.

County Legislator Kathy LaBuda said she planned last Monday to hand deliver a letter from County Attorney Ira Cohen, accompanying a thick package of resolutions and action taken by the Legislature and the Board of Supervisors over the past 20 years.

“I have told you in the past that the County is willing and anxious to assist you in discussing and implementing, if possible, some solution…”

Citing other failed legal efforts, town Assessor Minke Kwak said she would review LiGreci’s plans and consult with state attorneys.