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ENVIRONMENT
NOAA, NASA release measurements of 2026 ozone hole

WORLDWIDE — Atypical weather conditions caused the Antarctic ozone hole to grow to an unusually large size in 2026, NOAA and NASA scientists reported today, though they said the protective ozone …

Watershed Alliance to host summit

MIDDLETOWN, NY — The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance will host the 2026 Wallkill River Summit from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, November 12th at SUNY Orange's Rowley Center for Science & …

See solar in action

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Wayne County residents will once again take part in the ASES (American Solar Energy Society) National Solar Tour, the nation’s largest grassroots renewable energy education …

HEALTH

Watch for the white canes

NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently recognized White Cane Awareness Day. The event is meant to educate the …

Little changes, big impact in diabetes

CLARKS SUMMIT, PA — After moving to Northeast Pennsylvania from their home in Karachi, Pakistan two and a half years ago, Asha and her family had to adjust to a whole new life. The family …

Sullivan wellness coordinator joins state roundtable

ORISKANY, NY — This past week, Sullivan County Division of Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator Jill Holland attended a two-day New York State First Responder Wellness Coordinators …

‘Louder Than Cancer’ wins national award

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education-sponsored concert at the Theatre at North, aimed at spreading the word about the importance of colon cancer …
SENIORS
Dorothy Durkin takes home the gold

CORTLAND, NY — Dorothy Durkin, 67, is a swimmer from Lumberland that recently won a gold medal in the Empire State Senior Games for the 200 yard breaststroke. The Empire State Senior Games are …

Older Sullivan adults: Help OFA

MONTICELLO, NY — “What one change would most improve your ability to live well and independently in Sullivan County?” asks the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA). That’s the last …

‘Step into Wellness’ brings community together

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams in August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their …

Senior expo at Ladore Pavilion

WAYMART, PA — Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell and Sheriff Chris Rosler will host the 24th annual Senior Expo at the Ladore Pavilion, 287 Owego Tpk., on October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

Grief workshop at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — A free five-week workshop dedicated to helping people cope with the grieving process will take place at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., in October and November. The sessions …

A man, 81, lost his sister and realized he did not know who to contact

When Ralph Richardson’s sister passed away, he tried to make sure everyone who cared about her heard the news. But he ran into a problem no address book could fix. There was no list. Who were the …

FOOD

So many pickle puns

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Pocono Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, “celebrated the biggest DILL in downtown East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos,” …
jude’s culinary journey

Brighton Beach memories

My memories of Brighton Beach, a neighborhood in the southern portion of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, are frequently connected to a variety of scents. The salty smell of the ocean while …
jude’s culinary journey

Food phases

During my lifetime, I have gone through many phases in regard to what I was eating. As someone who regards herself as an individual, I’m still surprised that as a young child growing up with a …
the food out here

Zucchini pizza

If you’ve been reading my outdoor columns, you’ll have seen my last column, “Zucchini by Zeus,” which talked about the bounty of giant zucchini we got during the heavy rains and lightning. As …

Fire cider for your health

HAWLEY, PA — A recipe and demonstration on making fire cider was presented to the Country Gardeners on September 3 by Jeanine Davis, herbalist and wellness educator.  Davis holds …
Business
NEWS from RESORTS WORLD CATSKILLS

Resorts World Catskills falls into November with Macbook Air drawings and $30,000 cash

MONTICELLO, NY — Resorts World Catskills is stepping into fall with fresh tech and bigger wins this November, building toward a $30,000 cash drawing on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November …

Rockland CSD appoints superintendent

ROCKLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NY — On October 1, the Rockland Central School District School Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Gorr as superintendent for November 1. Gorr, a …

Mr. Whipple, Mrs. Olson and the golden age of TV ads

Once upon a time, American consumers took advice from a little man floating inside a toilet bowl. No, really! Ask your parents. They’ll remember. There’s even a name for it—the Golden Age …

Dimeco declares cash dividend

HONESDALE, PA — The board of directors of Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC) declared a dividend on September 24 of $0.45 per share to shareholders of record October 5. The dividend is payable on October …

Strengthening Sullivan’s future

CALLICOON, NY — Six awards will honor Sullivan County businesses, individuals and organizations on November 12 at the Villa Roma. The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will …