On Monday, November 28, at approximately 9:07 a.m., the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on State Route 17B in White Lake. more

MONTICELLO, NY — Members of the Monticello Police Department arrested Nigdrew L. Reynolds, age 29, of Monticello on Friday, December 2. Reynolds was charged with the felony of Robbery in the … more

Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the following case was addressed by the Honorable Janine Edwards, President Judge Wayne County Court: more

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) has published the fall/winter 2022 issue of its newsletter, “The Upper Delaware.” more

I doubt that many are aware that there has been a purge of sorts going on lately at Sullivan County Public Health Services. The “code of conduct” makes it a lot easier to investigate and fire people, and yes, it does sound a bit medieval.   more

Global warming is here, you can bet your last dollar on that. more

Despite how fun and festive the season is, it can also be quite stressful, whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or hosting a party or gathering with family members.  more

In numerous folk traditions, mid-winter is marked by uncanny goings-on, including the legend that animals can talk at midnight on Christmas Eve. What they reveal during this magical time can be benevolent or foreboding, depending on the storyteller. more

HONESDALE, PA — What makes a great musician or a great person? more

Yong Hui Figura, 65, of Bethany, PA, passed away November 25, 2022. Yong was born November 7, 1957 in Pusan, South Korea. Her service will be private and for family only. more

Dad has jumped down to the river’s edge, nearly toppling into the chill glassiness. He is gently poking an object with a stick, turning it over and marveling at its size, the spatter of spots laid across its near-albino skin, the jagged wound jack-knifing across its back. The trout rocks silently in the mild current, keeper of its mysteries, as we discuss the possibilities regarding its demise. more

“I need to kill something,” my wife said to me as we juggle attempting to clean the house and preparing for work, church and half-a-dozen other family obligations taking place in the next few days. more

LAKE HUNTINGTON and ELDRED, NY — It wasn’t the best of seasons for either squad of varsity booters, as neither the Sullivan West Bulldogs nor the Yellowjackets of Eldred posted a winning record in 2022. more

4-H Horse Lovers competed at state horse show By ELEKTRA KEHAGIAS HARRISBURG, PA — Several members of the Wayne County 4-H Horse Lovers club qualified to compete at the state horse show, … more

Members of the Monticello Police arrested Anthony Ronald Torre, age 30, of Monticello on Tuesday, November 29. more

According to Wikipedia, Jack Russell terriers are bouncy, mischievous and in need of vigorous exercise. Originally bred in England during the early 19th century for hunting small prey, they are known … more

ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called … more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan kicks off the holiday season on Tuesday, December 6, with “A Night of Giving,” a night of basketball and—even more importantly—the … more

I was sitting at my desk writing Thanksgiving cards, when I got up to cross the room to retrieve a couple of AA batteries to include in a small gift. I leaned down and to the left about five degrees … more

In past eons, the purpose and rationale for war have, for the most part, been obvious and clear. In a world primarily dominated by scarcity, “other people” (tribes, etc.) sometimes had what you and presumably your people wanted and likely needed, so you took it all by force and celebrated the conquest as the spoils of war. The conquest included not only mass murder, but a large-scale dose of raping, looting and pillaging those you had defeated.  more