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I, like all of us, have been celebrating Thanksgiving for many, many years.
Thinking back over the decades, I find there are some sketchy spots in my memory. I remember that when we were …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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11/15/23
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HONESDALE, PA — The 4-H program in Wayne County is alive and well, as evidenced by the nearly full auditorium at the Penn State Extension office in the Park Street Complex.
Members, …
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By JEFFREY SIDLE
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11/8/23
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MORGANTOWN, PA — It’s a closely kept secret.
Mental illness has had a profound effect on people in rural areas—and they are less likely to have access to services and …
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Contributed by the PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANGE
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11/1/23
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REGION — Halloween is no longer a kids-only celebration, and it’s not really confined to October 31 anymore.
Granted, this year the spooky holiday falls on a Tuesday—who set …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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10/24/23
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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 …
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By TED WADDELL
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10/17/23
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LIBERTY, NY — Talking is important, said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, superintendent of the Liberty Central School District. “When you have more one-on-one conversations, you learn more.”
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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10/10/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Harvest and Heritage Days are back to celebrate autumn and agriculture—not to mention the shopping available in the borough.
The event takes place on Saturday and …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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10/3/23
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NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg is home to the deepest part of the Delaware River, a big eddy where two countercurrents swirl to meet each other. These countercurrents are reflected in the …
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By EVA BEDNAR
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9/27/23
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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 …
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9/20/23
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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 …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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9/14/23
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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.”
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ
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9/6/23
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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 …
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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 …
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8/23/23
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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 …
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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, …
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By TED WADDELL
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8/9/23
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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 …
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By KATERINA PLESCIA
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8/1/23
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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 …
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7/25/23
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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 …
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By TED WADDELL
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7/19/23
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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 …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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7/12/23
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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 …
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By AMANDA MCCORMICK
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7/5/23
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