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There are some eyes that reflect joy, some that have a faraway gaze and others that evoke sadness, or even anger, depending on the light.

“The eyes are the mirror of the soul.” Up until today, I was under the impression that prolific playwright William Shakespeare had penned those words, but when I began fact-checking, I … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/30/20

When wrong is right

I began this year with unsubstantiated optimism: 2020, The Year We See Things Clearly. With 2020 coming to a close, I can see where I could have been very wrong about that. Of late, reality … more

By LISA GONSALVES | 12/23/20

New business owner, Caroline Akt—pictured at center with supervisor Daniel Sturm—had this to say: “I’m very grateful for the support of the Town of Bethel and wonderful friends who helped make a vision a reality.”

UDC releases fall-winter newsletter, Dime Bank donates to United Way

What's going on in your community December 10 to December 16 more

12/9/20

It's not the first time (don't judge!) that my dog and I have matching Hanukkah outfits, and it won't be the last.

Let there be light

With what turned out to be a fairly weird Thanksgiving behind us, and what could easily be a bizarre Christmas and Kwanzaa ahead, here comes Hanukkah, hot on their heels. The Festival of Lights … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/9/20

Senator Jen Metzger concedes in race for the 42nd District

Three weeks after Election Day, most of approximately 30,000 absentee and affidavit ballots have been counted in the contest for New York’s 42nd State Senate District, and Senator Jen Metzger has conceded the race. more

11/24/20

AP: Cartwright secures reelection

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — The Associated Press has called the race for PA's Eighth Congressional District for Democratic incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright. His opponent was Republican … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/6/20

Pictured are MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Lodge Chaplain Bob Linzer, left, Homeless Federation Program Administrator Kathy Kreiter, MEL National Foundation Chair Ryan Walker, current MEL Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy Jim Sheerer and MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Leading Knight Mike Brennan.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and more

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, NYSEG and AAA New York State are partnering together during National Distracted Driving Awareness … more

11/6/20

Proposed 2021 county budget

MONTICELLO, NY — Despite the deep and ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on Sullivan County, county manager Joshua A. Potosek presented a 2021 Tentative Sullivan County Budget to the legislature on … more

11/4/20

Wayne votes for Trump, Bognet and Peifer

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — With mail-in ballots counted and all precincts reporting, unofficial results show the reliably red Wayne County voting largely for Republican candidates in the 2020 General … more

11/3/20

Pike County Sentencing Information

Pike County District Attorney Raymond J. Tonkin announced the following criminal sentences were issued by Pike County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Gregory Chelak: Joseph Bruce Kepnach, … more

10/15/20

Honesdale allows trick-or-treating

HONESDALE, PA — At its last meeting, Honesdale Borough Council voted to allow trick-or-treating on October 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. where residents' outside lights are on to indicate participation. … more

By OWEN WALSH | 10/6/20

PA Supreme Court extends mail-in deadline, among other impactful decisions

HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Supreme Court came down on the side of Gov. Tom Wolf with its Thursday, September 17 decision that the deadline for counties to accept mail-in ballots will be extended … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/17/20

Everyone counts

The importance of the Census cannot be overstated. The demographic information that it collects determines who gets how much political power in Congress and in the states. The numbers steer more than … more

By LAURIE STUART | 9/16/20

A guide to voting in 2020

REGION — The 2020 General Election is already historic. For New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians specifically, it’s going to be carried out in an unprecedented way. More voters than ever before … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/8/20

Wayne Highlands prepares to go back to school

HONESDALE, PA — In about a week, students enrolled in Wayne Highlands School District will embark on a schoolyear unlike any other they’ve experienced. Some will be back inside their … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/2/20

Maggie Herbert, not pictured, a Sullivan West graduate of the Class of 2020, was recognized for her “outstanding academic performance” at the Sullivan West Board of Education meeting on August 27. As she is attending SUNY Morrisville, her family accepted the certificate on her behalf: grandmother Kathy Herbert, left, mother Katie Herbert, sister Ella Herbert and father Joe Herbert.

Days in, days out

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Neither rain nor hail nor the threat of tornadoes could stop the Sullivan West Central School District from conducting their first in-person Board of Education (BOE) … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/2/20

Wayne County fifth lowest county in census response rates

HONESDALE, PA — At their Thursday, August 27 meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners reminded residents that the deadline to respond to the 2020 census is almost here. The Census Bureau will … more

By OWEN WALSH | 8/27/20

Timothy Busfield, left, and Melissa Gilbert staff a booth at the Barryville Farmers’ Market encouraging market goers to fill out the 2020 Census and to register to vote.

We all count

REGION — Census results shape the future of communities, as census data informs how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed for health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster … more

8/19/20

Census takers beginning local visits on August 11

MONTICELLO, NY – If you haven’t yet completed the 2020 Census form for your Sullivan County address, expect a knock on your door from a Census worker in a few weeks. Non-Response Follow … more

8/4/20

Wayne Highlands offers three back-to-school options

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Highlands School District has announced its plan for returning to school in the fall. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday, July 29 the district … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/31/20

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