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Budget vision, kudos and a plea for more art teachers

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Due to a late spring snowstorm that blanketed the Upper Delaware Valley, the April Sullivan West school board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 19 on Zoom. Dollars and … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, at podium, joined by Senator Mike Martucci at a press conference held to advocate for the Department of Health regional office to stay in Monticello.

Sullivan County representatives on the state budget and more

Absentee voters have a choice to make SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County Board of Elections wants voters to know about a recent change in New York State election law that may … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/19/22

Packaging policy needs to be done right

Volunteers will soon be scouring our region for litter, much of it single-use packaging. But wouldn’t it be better if less trash escaped into the environment in the first place? That’s … more

By REBEKAH CRESHKOFF | 3/29/22

Renovating your home

REGION — Remodeling your home can be an expensive undertaking, but overspending can be avoided if you can stay within your budget. Despite the belief that every remodeling project will exceed … more

By BARBARA WINFIELD | 3/24/22

Hope for Monticello’s DoH office

ALBANY, NY — On March 14, the New York State Senate and Assembly each passed their separate budget proposals for 2022-23. These one-house proposals, together with the executive budget … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/23/22

Poverty costs schools

SCRANTON, PA — Second-grade teacher Laura Sosik has been teaching for 15 years. One of the hardest parts of her job, she says, is answering students who want to know why neighboring schools … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/1/22

Honesdale says ‘no’ to mask mandate

HONESDALE, PA — The pandemic era’s well-trod debate over whether mask-wearing is a matter of public responsibility or personal choice came to Honesdale Borough Council at its meeting on … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/25/22

Newly elected Honesdale mayor Derek Williams is getting ready to invite more participation in borough affairs.

Honesdale gets new leadership

HONESDALE, PA — An overarching feeling of change underpinned the Honesdale Borough Council’s January 3 organizational meeting, its first public meeting of 2022. The mayor’s … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/11/22

Assistant county manager Michelle Huck, left, and legislators Ira Steingart, Joe Perello, and Luis Alvarez discuss the Sullivan County 2022 budget, with legislators George Conklin, top right, and Alan Sorensen appearing via zoom on the display behind them.

A budget passed—with caveats

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature passed the county’s 2022 budget on Tuesday, December 14. The total cost of the budget comes to $259,088,488, according to a statement … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/21/21

Move Sullivan launches survey and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region December 16 to 22 more

12/14/21

Ken Walters speaking before the legislature about The Center for Discovery.

Let’s talk about money

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing before its meetings on Thursday, November 18 to discuss a grant application from The Center for Discovery. Jill Weyer, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 11/23/21

Honesdale drafts budget for 2022

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Borough’s finance committee has released an initial draft of the 2022 budget. With a New Year’s Eve deadline to officially adopt the budget, any number of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/23/21

Decorating workshop

Anyone can make a home look like a million—if you have a million dollars. The reality is that most homeowners tend more toward a beer, rather than a champagne, budget. Here are some … more

By BARBARA WINFIELD | 8/28/21

With the passage of the 2021-22 PA budget, many advocates are wondering when the state will pay its fair share.

Pennsylvania shirks school funding?

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s legislature may have dropped the ball when it comes to providing funds for education. more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/14/21

Wolf vetoes Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act and more

Fourth drowning this season on the Upper Delaware River DELAWARE RIVER — The fourth local drowning on the Delaware River in as many days left Town of Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas deeply … more

7/7/21

The Sullivan County Manager's Office and Budget Office have earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award six times in a row.

Sullivan County budget again wins national award and more

Cuomo signs the Gender Recognition Act ALBANY, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Gender Recognition Act on June 24, removing longstanding barriers to equality under the law and ensuring … more

6/30/21

School board election results

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan West Central School District election results are in: Proposition Number One passed with 619 "yes" votes and 159 "no" votes. The $39,407,118 budget … more

5/20/21

Small budget increases

SULLIVAN WEST and ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS — Leveraging additional monies from the NY State Education Department, both Sullivan West and Eldred are planning to approve budgets that … more

By LAURIE STUART | 5/12/21

Sullivan County, briefly

MONTICELLO, NY — Everyone is sure that something will benefit Sullivan County in the recently passed New York State budget. The $212 billion state package has money for small businesses, the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/21/21

The grand-prize winner for the Spanish language poster was Abigail Keller, a 10th grader at Sullivan West High School.

Alcohol awareness poster winners, trauma library and more

Local students win alcohol awareness poster design contest MONTICELLO, NY — Each April, in recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster announces … more

4/14/21

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