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The Main Street Thrift Shop in Callicoon.

CALLICOON, NY — The Main Street Thrift Shop is the hub of what has become a well greased wheel of community resources, organization and information. It receives donations and gives to those in … more

By SHARON PEDUTO | 12/7/22

Family—especially children—meant joy for many respondents.

Above all, take joy

“What brings you joy?” This question came up during a recent trip. It is not a matter that most of us dwell upon as we go about our daily routines. Or perhaps I should say that most do … more

By COLETTE BALLEW | 11/30/22

Mom and friends playing canasta. Pictured are Sheila Zayas, left; Bobbi Rudick; Joyce Garber; Jeanette Rosenblum and Fran Greenfield.

The Golden Girls of Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — I frequently thought that life ended after the age of 65. With the aches and pains. From doctor visit to doctor visit. The boredom and non-stop complaining about all the crises … more

By PEARL ZAYAS | 11/23/22

Shopping local keeps dollars in the area and helps your neighbors.

Bringing work home

REGION — “If all politics is local,” Financial Times global business columnist Rana Foroohar wrote recently, “the same could soon be true for economics.” Her piece, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ | 11/16/22

Proud Americans. Troy Parucki, left, served 26 years with the New York State Police, and is co-founder of the Grain to Glory Flag Company; Lauren Roman is a peer veteran advocate with Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County, who served in Iraq with a field artillery unit; Derek Stoner served with the U.S. Army’s Special Forces as a Green Beret during 16 deployments, including 10 combat missions in the Middle East, and now follows his passion as a popular singer-songwriter.

First annual Vet Fest a success

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — “It’s a privilege, an honor to do something for your country and the people in it. And it’s hard to explain, but to be honest with you, I felt like I got … more

By TED WADDELL | 11/10/22

Donna Jean Fogel will star as the Narrator in "Every Brilliant Thing," showing the weekend of November 4 at the Delaware Valley Opera in Lake Huntington.

Searching for the brilliant things

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “It’s the most upbeat play you’ll ever see about depression,” said Christopher Peditto. He heads up the River Rep Arts Center and its year-round repertory project, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ | 11/2/22

Reconsidering bats

REGION — It has happened more than once, the eerie tell-tale flapping in the house. Just last year the sound alerted me, and sure enough, one was circumambulating the bedroom, oddly in tandem … more

By ERIC BAYLIN | 10/25/22

The face of the FFA. Alison McCarthy, a Sullivan West seventh-grader, is shown painting the face of a young attendee at the Diehl Homestead Farm’s first Fall Festival, held on October 8.

Sullivan West future farmers showcased at fall festival

CALLICOON, NY — It took 180 years, but it was worth the wait. In 1842, homesteaders John Simon and Catherine Bernhardt Diehl arrived in Sullivan County from Darmstadt, Germany—by way … more

By TED WADDELL | 10/19/22

Greater Pike executive director Jenni Hamill has announced her retirement. A search for her replacement is currently underway.

Passing the torch at Greater Pike Community Foundation

MILFORD, PA — For many, the name Jenni Hamill is synonymous with the decade-old Greater Pike Community Foundation, and with good reason. She is the first executive director of the regional … more

10/12/22

Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso is an award-winning queer Navajo filmmaker. She began work on "Powerlands" at the age of 19.

Stories, shared in film

HURLEYVILLE, NY — “It’s important to let the women speak for themselves,” said Erin Dudley, the executive director of the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC). On … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/28/22

Michael Davis, left, and Douglas Shindler in De Hoyos Memorial Park in Monticello, NY.

Change from within

MONTICELLO, NY — Two Monticello locals are creating positive change by using their experience growing up in that community. Michael Davis and Douglas Shindler are heading the creation of the … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 9/21/22

"Hellbender," one of the films featured at the Big Eddy Film Festival, was partially shot in Sullivan County.

The Big Eddy Film Festival is back in town

NARROWSBURG, NY — HBO Max, prepare to step aside. Netflix, your days are numbered. Hulu, who do you think you’re fooling? Real films in real theaters are about to return to … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 9/14/22

The Milford Readers and Writers Festival shows how important reading is. It also allows writers and readers to meet and talk.

When writers and readers talk

MILFORD, PA — It’s like the town’s largest book club. A writers’ group, with fans weighing in. And it’s a chance to talk about books, the wonder they offer and the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/7/22

“Pressed in Light” showcases the artistic collaboration of photographer Kaitlyn Danielson and florist and flower gardener Leslie LeFranc.

Light in bloom

BARRYVILLE, NY — “This is not your typical show that includes photos of beautiful flowers,” said ceramicist and gallery owner Nonna Hall. The upcoming show, she said, will be … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/31/22

Actor Melissa Gilbert, here pictured with her husband, Timothy Busfield and their dog Chicago, will host the Canine Fashion Show at the Cochecton Pump House on August 20.

Dogs on the catwalk at the Canine Fashion Show

COCHECTON, NY — Fashionable fox terriers. Stylish Samoyeds. Chic cocker spaniels. Glamorous German shepherds. Dogs of all breeds will model their favorite looks in the first Catskills canine … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/17/22

The Gramercy Brass Orchestra will open the 29th season of the Shandelee Music Festival on Saturday, August 6.

Three nights of music from the SMF

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Shandelee Music Festival (SMF) will kick off its 29th season with concerts by the Gramercy Brass Orchestra and by violinist Midori. It all begins at 8 p.m. on … more

8/3/22

The hamlet of Narrowsburg will shine at Riverfest.

Celebrating the river

NARROWSBURG, NY —Summer is here. We’re luxuriating in warm days, and it seems like there’s an endless stream of things to do. But don’t miss Riverfest. This is the 32nd … more

7/21/22

Representatives from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and from other groups journey down the Delaware from Hancock, NY to Cape May, NJ.

‘A pure good’

DELAWARE RIVER — Four years have passed, and on Saturday, July 30, members of the Rising Nation River Journey will begin following the great river that was once Lenape territory. It’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/12/22

A.M. Homes will read from Jeanette Winterson's "Frankisstein" at the 2022 Deep Water Literary Fest.

For the love of books

NARROWSBURG, NY — If you love the world of books, do not miss the Deep Water Literary Fest. It takes place from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19, and is a gathering of literary luminaria at … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 6/17/22

Join together

The spirit of rebellion that is baked into the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—site of the original Woodstock festival—will be put to the test when The Who perform here on May 28, their … more

By MIKE EDISON | 5/25/22

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