Late fall fun in the Lake Huntington region

October is in full swing, and Halloween is creeping up on us. The crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, and pumpkins popping up on porches are sure signs that spooky season has arrived in Lake …
SRU Theatre presents 'Sweat' October 23-28

SLIPPERY ROCK, PA  — Slippery Rock University students showcase their talents on stage as the SRU Theatre Department presents "Sweat." First premiering on Broadway in 2017, "Sweat" is …

Dorothy Durkin takes home the gold

CORTLAND, NY — Dorothy Durkin, 67, is a swimmer from Lumberland that recently won a gold medal in the Empire State Senior Games for the 200 yard breaststroke. The Empire State Senior Games are …

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Dig out the costumes: It’s Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for all the fun that comes with it! Dig out the costumes, carve those pumpkins, stock up on candy and get the porch ready for …
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Hello, October!

It’s hard to believe we’ve already turned the calendar to a new month. Fall is settling into Lake Huntington, NY, with cooler mornings, pumpkins appearing on porches and the first pops of red, …
FOOD
jude’s culinary journey

Food phases

During my lifetime, I have gone through many phases in regard to what I was eating. As someone who regards herself as an individual, I’m still surprised that as a young child growing up with a …
the food out here

Zucchini pizza

If you’ve been reading my outdoor columns, you’ll have seen my last column, “Zucchini by Zeus,” which talked about the bounty of giant zucchini we got during the heavy rains and lightning. As …
Your chance to star

COCHECTON and WOODBOURNE, NY — Musician Andre the Hitman will host two series of musical contests, one—Mega Music Mondays—to be held at Annie’s Ruff Cut in Cochecton, and the other, Catskills …

PSP to enforce skill games law

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today announced that enforcement of Pennsylvania’s skill games law has begun, following the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's decision and the …

We Tried To Collect Every New York School District’s AI Policy. Most Didn’t Have One.

This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here . Last month, New York City Public Schools …

Kutztown University announces Honors Students for 2026-2027

KUTZTOWN, PA — Kutztown University announced that 347 students will be part of the university's Honors Program in 2026-2027, including students from around the Upper Delaware River Valley …

Older Sullivan adults: Help OFA

MONTICELLO, NY — “What one change would most improve your ability to live well and independently in Sullivan County?” asks the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA). That’s the last …

‘Step into Wellness’ brings community together

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams in August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their …

Recovery
Education and prevention

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As America grapples with the opioid crisis, local governments across the county struggle to find ways to help those in crisis. One step Sullivan County has taken is providing …

Community living stories
Senior expo at Ladore Pavilion

WAYMART, PA — Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell and Sheriff Chris Rosler will host the 24th annual Senior Expo at the Ladore Pavilion, 287 Owego Tpk., on October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

Grief workshop at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — A free five-week workshop dedicated to helping people cope with the grieving process will take place at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., in October and November. The sessions …

A man, 81, lost his sister and realized he did not know who to contact

When Ralph Richardson’s sister passed away, he tried to make sure everyone who cared about her heard the news. But he ran into a problem no address book could fix. There was no list. Who were the …

Superaging: aging well and living fully

The term superaging is often used to describe people who maintain unusually strong cognitive abilities and functional capacity as they grow older. They may be in their 70s, 80s or even 90s, yet …

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Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich
The audit’s stinging findings echo many of the failures Spotlight PA has documented in its investigation into Pennsylvania’s older adult protective services system.
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Staying engaged, learning constantly—these are just a couple of ideas to keep you going and growing as you age.
What does it mean to be a “superager” ? The term superaging is often used to describe people who maintain unusually strong cognitive abilities and functional capacity as they grow older. …
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Sustainability
See solar in action

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Wayne County residents will once again take part in the ASES (American Solar Energy Society) National Solar Tour, the nation’s largest grassroots renewable energy education …

PEEC unveils new trail map, info center

DINGMANS FERRY — For over 50 years, the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has offered free hiking trails to the general public, along with trail maps and informational trail guides. This …

Budget for that horse

ONLINE — Prospective horse owners can learn to budget for horse ownership during an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar. The “Finances of Horse Ownership” webinar will occur from noon to …

‘Sullivan Fire’ to premiere at Woodstock Film Festival

WOODSTOCK, NY — “Sullivan Fire,” a documentary examining the critical decline of volunteer firefighting and the growing public safety crisis created by diminishing ranks, will premiere at the …

‘A book for everyone!’

HONESDALE, PA — Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) hosted the 15th annual Book Share in September at the Wayne County Fairgrounds; over 43,000 books were donated and over …

Crime, the law and more  

GLEN SPEY, NY — The Sunshine Hall Free Library announced an afternoon to be spent with forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden and acclaimed defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden.  The …

Slices for the Stacks at PCPL

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Public Library invites the community to enjoy its second family-friendly fundraiser, Slices for the Stacks, on Thursday, October 22 at Back Road Brewing, 248 Old …

Explore Akenac Park with SRCP

MILFORD, PA ― The Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program (SRCP) is partnering with the Delaware Township Recreation Committee to host a guided fall hike celebrating the season’s vibrant …

Poetic alchemy for the season

MONTICELLO, NY — The Alchemy Poets, a long-time Sullivan County group of writers that meets monthly to share and discuss their work, plan to host a poetry reading Thursday, October 22 at the …

Peace comes through planning

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) and the Wayne Memorial Health Foundation (WMHF) will host a free community event titled "Peace of Mind Through Planning" on Thursday evening, October …

SEEDS annual dinner set for October 16    

HAWLEY, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) will host its annual meeting and dinner at Lukan's Farm Resort, 539 Long Ridge Road, on Friday, October 16, 2026, beginning …

Through the lens of his Arctic photography

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Walter Lippmann (1879-1974) was often referred to as the father of modern journalism. His book, "Public Opinion”, published in 1922, examines how mass media shapes public …

Plague is back in the news

The word plague has a frightening ring to it. For centuries, plague was one of humanity's most feared diseases. The Black Death of the 14th century killed tens of millions of people, devastating …

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Humanoid robot influencer Edward Warchocki at the exhibition How to Feel Real
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA — On 10 October, a new international exhibition titled "How to Feel Real: Art, Technology and Us" is opening in Vilnius. The showcase is not a traveling exhibition, but developed …
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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original version of the 1973 “Rocky Horror Show” which inspired the cult classic musical comedy horror film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
MILWAUKEE — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original …
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NATION — NOAA has selected Tomorrow.io to provide contracting support for the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC), the backbone of NOAA’s operational weather forecast modeling suite. This …
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