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Sometimes manufacturing looks much the same as in the past, only there are fewer workers making custom items. In Wayne County, boutique manufactories are setting up shop.

REGION — “Only 70 percent of U.S. domestic demand,” write James Manyika and his colleagues at management consultants McKinsey & Company in 2021, “is met with locally … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/30/22

Chef Kristian Unvericht has taken over the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare.

Preserving the flavor of the Cabin with a Mexican twist

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — In late March, the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare will reopen under new owner Chef Kristian Unvericht, as Foster Supply Hospitality, the group behind a rapidly expanding … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/24/22

Feeding the hungry: Nichole Connal makes Thanksgiving baskets in the college's food pantry.

To build community

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Stop by any activity or event on SUNY Sullivan’s campus, and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter student leader Nichole Connal, a double major in … more

Story contributed by SUNY Sullivan. | 3/16/22

Spring is a time of rebirth. Take time to learn to embrace stillness.

Finding balance

FOR ALL OF US — When you hear the words “masculine” or “feminine,” what comes to mind? Likely a specific type of man or a particular type of woman, but archetypes of … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 3/9/22

Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County veteran advocates Ryan Fuller, left, Crystal Brousseau and Kevin Coates.

Coming home from war

MONTICELLO, NY — “We wanted to reach out to the homeless community,” said Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County (V2V) veteran advocate Kevin Coates. “We’ve been talking to them. … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/2/22

The high-tech future isn't only for whites. This is "Serengeti Cyborg," an work of Afrofuturistic art by Addis Ababa-based digital artist Fanuel Leul. Learn more about him at https://foundation.app/@Fanuel.

The weight of the past

REGION — “Think about a future where Black people not only exist, but thrive,” said Dr. Eve Dunbar. But can you imagine a future when you don’t own your past? Dunbar, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/23/22

After a dance she learned from the Masai warriors.

The freedom of time

DAMASCUS, PA — “I was very scared of not working,” said Colette Ballew, when asked how she felt initially about retirement. “I kept thinking, ‘What am I going to … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 2/16/22

Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill’s general manager, explains that what is now a framed-out empty space will soon be WJFF’s new production studio.

‘We’re moving in May!’

LIBERTY, NY — It’s been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. On February 12, 1990, Radio Catskill WJFF, a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station, first took to the … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/9/22

Exercising can be key in improving your heart health. Talk to your doctor.

Heart disease: Risks, types and prevention

February is the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month. This annual recognition continues because of the continuing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases as the major source of … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 2/2/22

In the Victory Garden

BEACH LAKE, PA — Bob Hoffman’s Victory Garden is 6,050 square feet in his front yard. It’s “a ministry garden in my front lawn,” he said at our first talk in the … more

By SHARON PEDUTO | 1/26/22

Amanda McCormick holds a book on healing the feminine mind, body, and spirit.

An open space

HORTONVILLE, NY — Feelings of isolation may have increased as a result of the pandemic, but they have also existed before it. The Sullivan County Sisterhood is here to ease that burden, its … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 1/19/22

SUNY Sullivan economics professor and campus beekeeper Art Riegal gets the hives ready for winter.

Snow bees

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Setting the thermostat at 92 degrees Fahrenheit this winter might sound a little extreme, but that’s exactly what’s happening inside five honeybee hives in SUNY … more

1/12/22

Adriana Vender, who hosts a Kids in the Kitchen cooking class at the community kitchen, takes a quick break from prepping.

All in the kitchen

HONESDALE, PA — On a Monday night in December, Adriana Vender sweeps into the Hop Barons Kitchen on Sixth Street in Honesdale, fresh off a day of substitute teaching. She begins bustling … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 1/5/22

Winter’s here? Snow way!

REGION — Let me be the guy everyone will hate. Even though December’s been unseasonably warm, winter weather will catch up to us and we will be driving in it. There’s still plenty … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 12/29/21

Up on a snowy rooftop, Santa delivers presents on this vintage postcard.

Picture perfect

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Dear Annie,” Jean Noval read out loud, “Uncle died yesterday. The funeral is at the Methodist Church in Liberty tomorrow.” The note, written on a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/22/21

Volunteers with the Wayne County Christmas Bureau prepare for distribution day.

Greater need, more generosity

By ELIZABETH LEPRO REGION — As many are still recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, some local organizations running holiday toy drives say they saw an increased need for … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 12/14/21

Packed food box ready for distribution to families in need.

Of faith and food

The holidays are about joy and gifts and charity, but for many, they are also about faith. This is the start of the holiday season at one Bible-based church. In November, not much had changed … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/8/21

When the arts can help build a community: Janet Carrus and Erin Dudley, plus an active board, have worked hard to spread a vision of arts and inclusivity.

The arts, embracing all

HURLEYVILLE, NY — “It’s surprisingly interesting,” said Janet Carrus, founder and board president of the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC), “to accept that … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ and JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/1/21

Chocolatier Elizabeth Dawson, molding and tempering the Moka bars at the factory in Bethany.

A just dessert

BETHANY, PA — The Moka Origins chocolate factory is in a barn, but its namesake farm is about 6,000 miles away. Photographs of lush green crops at the Moka Origins farm, located in northwest … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 11/24/21

"The Witness" in progress at Melander's studio in Callicoon Creek.

Bearing witness

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — How do you pay witness to something as massive as the pandemic? The books are starting to come out, there are videos, films, news footage. And now there’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/17/21

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