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John H. Eschenberg, Inc. in Callicoon, NY, sells chainsaws and much more. Pictured is owner Dennis Eschenberg.

CALLICOON, NY — Dennis Eschenberg is the proprietor of John H. Eschenberg, Inc. The store and showroom are located on a particularly scenic stretch of the road. The winding creek … more

By MARK CASNER | 5/1/24

Boys & Girls Club executive director Lori Rivenburgh-Simmons, center left, with honorees Greg Goldstein, Paul Anderson-Winchell, Barbi Neumann-Marty, Shane Merone, and Moira Mencher representing Garnet Health Medical Center. That's a lot of hyphens, IMHO.

Mazel tov!

It’s one of those expressions that most people have heard, whether one is Jewish or not. Simply put, it means “congratulations,” and I’ve uttered those words on a number of … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 10/5/22

Captain Kaitlin Duffy and Lt. Connor Duffy are pictured with emergency medical equipment in one of the corps’ two ambulances.

‘People who care and can help’

HANKINS, NY — The dedicated emergency medical service providers staffing the rigs of the Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps (VAC) recently celebrated their 50th anniversary of … more

By TED WADDELL | 1/10/24

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 | 1 comment

A sample of the metal implant inside a foot display, held by Dr. Woodley. A similar implant was embedded in patient Maureen McHale.

First total ankle replacement at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — Maureen McHale, 63, had a total ankle replacement at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She became the first patient ever to have that procedure performed at the Honesdale-based … more

5/3/23

Schoolhouse rocks

LONG EDDY, NY — “People were born at home, baptized in the church, had kids who walked to school, and then were buried in the cemetery,” said Terry Milk of the Rock Valley Cemetery … more

By TED WADDELL | 10/17/23

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

Placing bids for the silent auction. The funds raised through the auction are used to award scholarships to Eldred students. ..

A hot time in the old town

BARRYVILLE, NY — After a three-year hiatus, the Highland business community and business patrons alike were ready to celebrate, and they did it in style at the Greater Barryville Chamber of … more

By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE | 3/5/24

Christopher Peditto, right, is the drama instructor at the Homestead CCHS and the producing artistic director of the River Rep Theatre. He is working with students in the school’s production of “We.” The play was adapted from the classic dystopian novel by Yevgeny Zamyatin. He is pictured with Ayana Banks (being filmed), a 17-year-old 10th grader. Not pictured is sound-boom operator Oden Kho.

Finding their passions

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Homestead School is a Montessori-based school with campuses located in Glen Spey and Hurleyville. It offers “children ages 3 years to 18 years (Pre-K through 12th … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/21/23

David Mumford catches the light at a Zane Grey Plein Air workshop in the field of Max Yasgur's old farm in 2020.

The light inside

NARROWSBURG, NY — “Plein air is about chasing the light,” Zane Grey Plein Air (ZGPA) artist and gallery owner Karen Meneghin said. “You look at how the light affects where you … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/14/24

Proud of their heritage. Lt. Charlie Hoag, left, and Chief Robert Trotti, Jr., right, joined the local volunteer fire department as teenagers in 1999. Over the years, they have been instrumental in collecting and preserving historical artifacts related to the department. Hoag is pictured holding original firefighter’s helmets from Hoos Truck Company and Manor Hose Co #1, while Trotti is showing off an extremely rare brochure from the first SCVFA parade, which was hosted by Manor on Wednesday, October 3, 1928.

Livingston Manor Fire Department to host 95th SCVFA Parade

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On the 133rd anniversary of the Livingston Manor Fire Department (LMFD), the dedicated volunteer firefighters are gearing up to host the 95th Sullivan County Volunteer … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/9/24

Liza Laird has released her book "Yoga of Yarn."

Knitting a life

FORESTBURGH, NY — You sit and create. You breathe. The work moves through your fingers and settles on the floor. You do the work and the hours pass unnoticed. They slide away from … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/26/24

The Tusten Heritage Community Garden in Narrowsburg, NY, in full bloom.

A garden, held in common

NARROWSBURG, NY — “If you have a garden in your library, we will want for nothing.” That was Cicero, writing to a friend. Gardens in Roman times were used for thinking, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/17/24

Cadence Giersbach, from Cochecton, NY, examines "Anxious Nature" at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance's Alliance Gallery. The exhibition features paper pulp sculptures inspired by the vibrant colors of spring.

Spring is beautiful

REGION — By the time you’re reading this, spring will have sprung. What follows is a roundup of arts and leisure events happening this weekend (there are a lot!) and—to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/20/24

GrowingSOUL participants take food that might otherwise be wasted and turn it into something delicious for all. These students attend the Oneness Family School in Chevy Chase, MD.

Waste less, connect more

LIBERTY, NY — How do you build a community? For a zero-waste project that’s coming together in the Catskills, community goes hand-in-hand with food. The Cornell Cooperative … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/25/23

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

Thurman Barker is a celebrated percussionist and a professor emeritus at Bard College.

Jazz, race and the power of the arts

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Catskill Art Space will host an evening of contemporary performance to celebrate Black History Month beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 17. The first … more

Contributed by CATSKILL ART SPACE | 1/31/24

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

Let the 'Sunshine' in

With the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival 50th anniversary just around the corner, it seems that everyone in Sullivan County is jumping on the hippie bandwagon. Not to discredit the excitement … more

TAYLOR LAMERAND | 5/1/19

“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

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