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Pooled COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools can reduce the time it takes to uncover positive cases in the classroom.

COVID Testing In Schools: What You Should Know

(NAPSI)—Enabling K-12 schools to reopen for in-person learning is a high priority for parents, communities and governments. In fact, President Biden’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response … more

6/2/21

Diagnosed: First steps toward improving the county’s health ranking

MONTICELLO, NY — Whoever said “start small” wasn’t trying to raise a county’s health ranking. The problems driving it are complex. But Sullivan County’s health and family services department—and many, many community organizations—have a plan and are getting to work. more

ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/19/21

Backyarding With A Purpose: Know Your Personality Type

(NAPSI)—Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working to working out to relaxing—has a different purpose for each person. Identifying your backyard’s role in your … more

5/3/21

Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain gets a colorful birthday celebration—but not on her birthday.

Understanding The Tradition Of ‘Trooping The Colours’

(NAPSI)—Imagine if you had to celebrate your birthday not on the actual day but on one decided by the government. Surprisingly, that’s just what happens to one of the most celebrated women in … more

4/22/21

Rent owed

REGION — Tenants, remember this: No matter how badly the pandemic has hurt you, the rent is still due. You may not be evicted just yet for non-payment. The CDC extended the eviction … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/14/21

Visitation rights

MONTICELLO, NY — Cat Scott wants to visit her mother. Lou Setren wants to visit his mother, too. Bert Kohn, the administrator at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, says his hands are tied … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/14/21

The Boomer generation knows how to have fun—such as with a new pop culture trivia game about the days of their youth.

Baby Boomers Still Playing Together Even “Party Gaming” on Zoom

(NAPSI)—Over 70 million Baby Boomers grew up playing board games and watching game shows together—and they still love doing both. A new pop culture trivia game is taking Boomers on a … more

4/5/21

This photograph, taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s, shows participants in the Tuskeggee study in Tuskegee, Alabama...The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, carried out in Macon County, Alabama, from 1932 to 1972, is an example of medical research gone wrong. The United States Public Health Service, in trying to learn more about syphilis and justify treatment programs for blacks, withheld adequate treatment from a group of poor black men who had the disease, causing needless pain and suffering for the men and their loved ones. In the wake of the Tuskegee Study and other studies, the federal government took a closer look at research involving human subjects and made changes to prevent the moral breaches that occurred in Tuskegee from happening again.

Restored trust in government is key to vaccinating communities of color

A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that half of Black Americans will not take a COVID-19 vaccine. Even some Black doctors and health care workers have refused the vaccine, citing safety … more

By ANTONIO DELGADO | 2/24/21

Honesdale residents lose home in fire, Aldi partial building collapse

Monticello Aldi partial building collapse MONTICELLO, NY — Over the past weekend, the Aldi grocery store in Monticello closed due to a partial building collapse. A roof leak in the rear of … more

2/17/21

Monticello Board of Education Trustee Todd Grodin, left, delivered nearly 1,000 masks to the Monticello Central School District. Here, Mr. Grodin poses with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans.

Waymart Family Health Center reopens, Million Mask Challenge and more

Callicoon Farmers’ Market continues through winter season CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Farmers’ Market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Callicoon Creek Park, … more

1/28/21

The Chamber will honor Wayne County Community Foundation Executive Director Ryanne Jennings with the Community Achievement Award.

'Outdoor fun this weekend at PEEC' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community January 28 to February 3 more

1/27/21

'Amanda and the soul of our nation' and more

Letters to the editor January 28 to February 3 more

1/27/21

You can save money now when you plan how you’ll meet future situations.

Three Surprising Ways To Save

(NAPSI)—According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), there are currently about 77 million people age 60 and older in the U.S. Another 61 million, the U.S. Centers for Disease … more

1/26/21

Getting organized at home in 2021 can help you get over some of the stress of 2020.

January Is “GO Month”; Here’s Advice For 2021

(NAPSI)—During 2020, for many Americans, home and work lives saw a major shift as people turned living space into workspace—and classrooms, and workout areas and even quarantine zones—resulting … more

1/21/21

Taking care of their kids and their parents can keep many in the Sandwich Generation from saving for their own future—but help is available.

COVID-19 And “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers

(NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 … more

1/19/21

In addition to protecting their country, Americans in the armed forces can protect their families with a long-term care policy.

Uniformed Services Members: Help Protect Your Family With The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program

(NAPSI)—The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional … more

1/5/21

Matt Burns of Burns Farm. Farms create direct economic benefits by providing residents with fresh, nutrient-rich foods.

Wayne Memorial closes three sites, UDC helps food pantry and more

What's going on in the community December 31 to January 6 more

12/30/20

Settlers Hospitality donates food to Wayne County Human Services

'Winter coat drive benefits Family Promise' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community December 31 to January 6 more

12/30/20

Remaining socially engaged improves the quality of life for older adults and is associated with better mental and physical health.

Social Engagement

(NAPSI)—Maintaining social connections and staying mentally and physically active is key to reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, particularly now during the COVID-19 … more

12/29/20

'Salute to Lumberland civil servants' and more

Letters to the editor December 24 to 30 more

12/23/20

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