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Private benefit amid public squalor I write in response to Betty Sutliff’s “My View” about fracking in the Delaware River Basin. She argues that Pennsylvania’s … more

5/11/22

Help a Manor dance studio, apply for a scholarship and more

We finally made it to May. The snow is gone, the days are longer, and now is the perfect time to spend the days outside. Minus the mayflies! Here are a few new happenings taking place in the … more

By JENN POWELL | 5/4/22

There's a new bench at Wayne Memorial, courtesy of the Odd Fellows. Sitting: Nadine Hagger, left; Jessica Kilmer. Standing: Mike Kinzinger, left; Tim Huber; Andrew Kilmer; Doug Buchinski; Jim Pettinato; Paul Lautenschlager; James Lautenschlager and Dennis Buchinski...

Tell Sullivan County about your health and more

Sullivan folks: talk about your health SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — How are you doing, health-wise?Sullivan County Public Health is conducting a community health survey from now through May, and … more

5/4/22

$Texas Barnett Shale gas drilling (fracking) rig near Alvarado, Texas, just off of state highway 67.$

Fracking research released and more

Money available to help youth MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve children and youth within Sullivan County. … more

5/3/22

Chris Ramirez, a documentary photographer/cinematographer, was hired by New York State Sen. Mike Martucci to create promotional material for the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. The mission: to attract volunteers to the local fire service.

Showing ‘The Way Forward’

WURTSBORO, NY — The numbers of folks volunteering for community service are shrinking nationwide. So in the early spring of 2021, the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire established the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

"The world is too much, but every once in a while you get the privilege of meeting someone like Marc," a commenter wrote. "We’re all devastated at the news of his passing.”

What I did for love

I awoke last Tuesday—April 12—to the sad news that our community-at-large had lost a shining star in the form of Marc Switko. He described himself on social media as a “musician, … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/20/22

A photo show at Bear Mountain Inn, curated by the Ten Mile River Scout Museum, featured images from the Kanohwahke Scout camps at Bear Mountain State Park. New York City Scouts attended summer camp there before Ten Mile River opened in 1928...

Scout museum hosts photo show and more

Scout museum hosts photo show BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY — Before Narrowsburg’s famed Ten Mile River Scout camp opened, there were the Kanohwahke Scout camps. Nearly 75 people at the Bear … more

4/20/22

After a two-year hiatus, the Pike County Commissioners are holding their annual fishing derby again. Pictured are Pike County Commissioners Matthew Osterberg, left; Anthony Waldron and Ronald Schmalzle.

Kids go fish with the Pike County Commissioners and more

Hiking under the full moon LAKE ARIEL, PA — Nature is different at night. On Saturday, April 16, Lacawac Sanctuary is holding an evening hike on its trails, under the full moon. The … more

4/15/22

Equine therapy can make a tremendous difference in a person's life.

Horseback riding helps those with special needs

Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center opens in Damascus DAMASCUS, PA — Riding horseback has always been great exercise. But for those with physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs, … more

4/6/22

Braving a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens, 16 teams jumped into the lake.

Subzero Heroes ice jump raises nearly $60,000 to fight Alzheimer’s disease, and more

New funding for Pike County nonprofits MILFORD, PA — Nonprofits headquartered in Pike County and that were impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $25,000 in aid. The Pike County … more

4/6/22

Redeem your tax-foreclosed properties and more

DEC regulations reduce packaging waste ALBANY, NY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Basil Seggos announced on March 31 the finalization of two … more

4/5/22

Lee Krasner in her studio in the barn, Springs, 1962, Krasner was married to artist Jackson Pollock, but she was a well-regarded artist in her own right.

Celebrating women's history and abstract art, and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community March 24 to 30 more

3/24/22

Country manners

Twenty-five years ago, on a very tight budget, we brought the kids to the Shawangunk Mountains to climb and romp. The bargain motel we stayed in would have been a great setting for a creepy … more

By LEAH CASNER | 3/23/22

Legislative chair Rob Doherty, right, and county manager Josh Potosek discussing the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grants proposal with the legislature.

Communities—and event planners—get support

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature approved its most recent round of discretionary funding at meetings held March 17. The discretionary funding program allocates a little under … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/23/22

Woodwork demands precision, but Monticello High School students are up to the task.

Creating benches with purpose and more

What's new in education news, March 17 to 23 more

3/16/22

Honesdale Rotary raised money for the high school's Interact Club. Holding check is Kay Reynolds. Arlene Ericson Moore holds a photo of Tom Moore. Pictured are Honesdale Rotarians Andy Chapman, far left and on top of stairs; Jordan Ubertini; Stephen Moulton; Warren Schloesser; Jim Mould; Brian Fulp and Maureen Beilman.

Rotary donation honors Tom Moore and more

A new growing season at the Tusten Heritage Community Garden NARROWSBURG, NY — Spring is coming and with it the tenth annual 2022 growing season at the Tusten Heritage Community Garden … more

3/16/22

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

Solar plans on the rise near Hawley

PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PA — A 50-acre solar farm with the capacity to power up to 600 homes may soon be coming to Wayne County, just outside of Hawley. The company looking to purchase the property, … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/15/22

Hang 20! SUNY Sullivan’s Jay Alvarez lights up the crowd and scoreboard with an alley-oop. He posted 20 points including a couple of three-pointers.

Generals de-fang Wolverines

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On February 19, the men’s basketball team at SUNY Sullivan defeated the visiting Wolverines of Essex Community College, thus closing out their regular season of hoops … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/9/22

The Homestead School students and their families were in attendance at the Friday afternoon rally in support of Ukraine.

Local meets global

GLEN SPEY, NY — A sense of community, whether Ukrainian or not, was palpable at the community rally in support of Ukraine on Friday, March 4. Held at the Lumberland Town Hall, a community … more

By ROB CAMPBELL | 3/8/22

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