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Imagine a different world with science fiction authors at the Milford Readers and Writers Festival.

The monsters who make us, and so much more

MILFORD, PA — Booklovers rejoice—the Milford Readers and Writers Festival is back on the weekend of September 22-24. Events—some free, some ticketed—cover … more

9/20/23

It takes many people to make a Repair Café work.

Throw it away?

NARROWSBURG, NY — Why throw it out when you can get it fixed for free? Repair Café Tusten is back from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16 at the Tusten Town Hall. “We live … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/14/23

Franklin Trapp and Matt Lenz, founding executive producers of "In the Woods-In the Works," welcomed festival attendees last year in the tavern at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Because ‘there’s something in the air’

FORESTBURGH, NY — Back in the olden days, before 2020, theatre director Matt Lenz and his husband had a second home in Forestburgh. “Then the pandemic hit and we moved here.” … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ | 9/6/23

Stones from Terezin. Perhaps Berta walked on the paths from which these were picked up.

Where ghosts walk

PARKSVILLE, NY — “It was unexpected, the way it hit. I had no preconceptions.” Hope Blecher of Parksville traveled to the Czech Republic this summer. While there, she paid her … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/29/23

Valerie Brescia, left, and Enrique Velasquez

Paving the way for others

Now a superhero tutor and a mentor to many, Enrique Velasquez was one of the first students helped by the SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships Program LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — When Enrique … more

8/23/23

Nancy Wells

HONESDALE, PA — Nancy Wells’ solo exhibit at the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA), titled “State of Being: The Art of Nancy Wells,” kicked off with a well-attended opening … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/16/23 | 1 comment

Lauren Roman is a veteran advocate, and is part of the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, AMVETS Post 50, VFW Post 7276. She served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2012, and deployed to Iraq 2009-2010 as the battalion surgeon of the 2-29 Field Artillery battalion of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, TX. During the second annual Vet Fest, she joined former U.S. Army Green Beret Derek Stoner on stage to perform “Will to Survive.” Stoner served numerous combat missions in some of the world's hot spots...

Earning the right to wear the uniform

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The second annual Vet Fest was held at the historic Grahamsville Fairgrounds on August 5. The popular event was sponsored by the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/9/23

The nine-day Wayne County Fair has a packed schedule of shows, thrills, rides, games, food and of course, farm. The midway opens daily at 12 noon and stays open until 11 p.m.

The Wayne County Fair is here

HONESDALE, PA — Baby cows, derby racing, live music and thrilling rides will be arriving shortly at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The annual county fair—the summer’s must-see … more

By KATERINA PLESCIA | 8/1/23

Dancers at the Utopia Lodge, Greenfield Park.

Come celebrate the Borscht Belt

ELLENVILLE, NY — Inspired by the fabled Borscht Belt era, when millions of urban dwellers relocated en masse each summer to the sprawling resorts of the Catskill Mountains, the Borscht Belt … more

7/25/23

Boris Kheyman was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and moved to Lordville, NY in 2006. He is pictured with Mark Dunau of Hancock, NY.

‘AlpaKastan’ showcases art, music and harmony

LORDVILLE, NY — “I was surprised so many people wanted to show and perform,” said Boris Kheyman. He, along with Gail Tyles and other dedicated volunteers, organized the 2023 … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/19/23

A group of paraders in a woman's suffrage parade in New York City, 1917. Pictured are Cornelia Pinchot, left; Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas; Mrs. Cornelius Tangeman; and Mrs. Katherine McCook Knox.

A woman ahead of her time

MILFORD, PA — She advocated for women’s rights—especially the right to vote. She helped put an end to child labor and fought for higher wages for workers. She pushed hard for … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/12/23

Ribbon cutting at new Women's Health Center on Park Street, Honesdale, during the Midwifery Mingle in fall 2022.

When birthing moms are nurtured and cared for

HONESDALE, PA — “I always joke that midwifery chose me,” said Christina MacDowell. She’s a certified nurse midwife, a doctor of nursing practice, and the practice manager … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 7/5/23

Conference call. Josh Warming, second from right, earned Eldred’s Most Valuable Player Award in varsity baseball. He is pictured on the mound, talking the game of swats with his infield during a game against the Wildcats of Livingston Manor and Roscoe on May 15.

Changes, honors in Eldred sports

ELDRED, NY — On June 12, Eldred Central School hosted its annual sports awards ceremony, marking the close of the 2022-2023 sports season at the “Home of the Yellowjackets.” … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/28/23

Forrest Myers' installation is a shot of color outside the Catskill Art Space building.

A half-century of metal and light

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Space (CAS) will hold a solo exhibition of work by Forrest “Frosty” Myers beginning on Saturday, June 24 with an opening and reception from 3 … more

6/21/23

Douglas Shindler, left, and Michael Davis, co-program directors of the Black Library in Monticello.

For Juneteenth, for history

MONTICELLO, NY — June 18, 1865. A day in history that was kept quiet for so long. We didn’t learn about it in history class. It wasn’t talked about on the news. I thought I was … more

By PEARL ZAYAS | 6/14/23

A calling to home birth

A calling to home birth By AMANDA MCCORMICK HANKINS, NY — Ember Ocean Jones rang in the new year at 2:40 a.m., clocking in as the first baby born in Sullivan County in 2023. She was delivered … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 6/9/23

The fishing guide, pictured in the foreground; Hunter Hill is in the background.

Bighorn best

Every fisherman, experienced or green, has a favorite fishing story. For the young guys, it might be their only fishing story, but if you spend any time at all getting out on the water, it … more

By HUNTER HILL | 5/31/23 | 1 comment

Mike Foschino credits his “untraditional” educational background for drawing his inspirations or lessons learned.

Creativity compounds to a better future

HONESDALE, PA — Main Street is a quaint little town with an abundance of shops. You can find breweries and tattoo parlors, consignment shops and places where you will have no problem finding … more

By EKATERINA PEREYRA | 5/24/23

The mission of the Tusten Heritage Community Garden is to be “a public green space centered on education and events that provide unique botanical resources for the community of the Upper Delaware Valley.”

Community gardens: A place for growth

REGION — The warm days of spring have blossomed for us here in the Northeast. Bulbs rear their heads up through thawed earth and the sun shines down longer each day, ready to nourish the … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 5/16/23

A community farm with Gaelic roots and ‘Wilbur the Worm’

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — There’s a new community farm springing from the rich soil of the Catskills between the Manor and Youngsville, about hallway as the crow flies—or perhaps, more … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/9/23

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