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Leisure
LAKEWOOD — Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Lakewood for the 1st Annual Preston Community Days.  Opening Friday, July 18 at 2pm there will be vendors, raffles, prizes …
PENNSYLVANIA — Roads, trails and parks throughout the Pocono Mountains are significantly cleaner following the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup held in honor of Earth Day, according to the …
Let’s face it—the title of this column is tongue-in-cheek, because (surprise!) I’m not really all that humble. The word itself means “having or showing a modest estimate of …
MONTICELLO, NY — Discover the art of wet felting in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning fiber artist Christine Adams on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. in the Robert D. Norris Community …
In the community
Opinion
    • Happy July … whatever!

      For the 249th time, Americans are getting ready to haul out the hot dogs and fire up the fireworks for the nation’s big birthday bash. …

    • They took our neighbors today

      They took three today. The mayor summed it up perfectly. “Those are neighbors. We saw their faces a couple of times a week, depending on …

    • Mere Shadows

      Maybe you noticed them… Three old friends of mine Sitting in lawn chairs Right alongside the parade route. One was ex-Army… One was a …

Sports
TALKING SPORTS

Turtles always finish first

KENOZA LAKE, NY — In a repeat of the old story, the turtles beat the hares during the 11th annual Turtle Trot 10K and 5K races held on Saturday, July 12. The races were held in honor of race …
TALKING SPORTS

Setting the pace at the ‘Mighty M’

MONTICELLO, NY — What better way to kick off the 2025 Fourth of July weekend than to watch the harness racing action at Monticello Raceway? On Thursday, July 3, the famed local harness …
TALKING SPORTS

Riding the ‘bike’ at the Mighty M

MONTICELLO, NY – “Betting the horses, the thrill of picking the winner, coming out and getting some fresh air in Monticello,” replied Larry Jameo, when recently asked his take on …
Police Blotter
Monticello man arrested for predatory sexual assault of a child

MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County Child Abuse Unit announces the arrest of Joel Deutsch, age 34, from the Village of Monticello.   The New York State Police working in conjunction with …

Fatal ATV accident in Hankins

Eggs fly in Fallsburg

Buckingham burglary reported

Body of Pennsylvania kayaker recovered on Delaware River

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