Sullivan legislature reorganizes

MONTICELLO, NY — There were two names put forward to become the new chair of the Sullivan County Legislature at the government center on January 14: Joe Perrello received four votes from his …

A rafter of regulars

They opened a bar and found a community

Wayne collecting data on homelessness

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Housing Department is holding its annual Point in Time (PIT) homelessness analysis in late January.In past years, this data was collected by volunteers who …

Opinion

- Resolutions
  
  I have never been one for New Year’s resolutions. Dieting and exercising more—two of the most common resolutions every year—are not for …
- Winter wildlife viewing opportunities
  
  Winter is the time to see eagles in or around the region. Not only are there lots of migrant eagles from Canada wintering here, but the ice …
- The across and downstream drift
  
  A long time ago, when I started to fly fish and began the process of weaning off worms, Mepps Spinners, assorted lures and baits, I adopted the …

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Sports

Wizards cast spell on Bulldog Blizzards

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Sunday, January 12, the Harlem Wizards returned to the Sullivan West High School gym to take on the Bulldog Blizzards, a team comprised of the school’s faculty, …

Hope springs eternal

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — It started out on a high note, but then things began to unravel for the home team. On Monday, January 6, the Sullivan West Lady Bulldogs (1-6) hoopsters took on the …

Double Eagles, double Devils

DOWNSVILLE, NY — In a series of tournament games that featured four teams, two squads took to the hardwood sharing the same mascot: the Eagles of Deposit-Hancock and the Eagles of Downsville, …

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Latest news

Hate has no home in Sullivan County

Approximately 45 people turned out for a frigid twilight rally at the Sullivan County Courthouse where those who spoke publicly emphasized social and political unity, social justice, religious …

Fire at Villa Roma

A fire broke out at one of the buildings of the Villa Roma Resort in the early evening of January 17. The Facebook page Sullivan County Fire/Rescue Incidents posted that New York State Police …

Sullivan legislature nixes visitor’s center land deal

MONTICELLO, NY —The proposed purchase of a plot of land in Rock Hill was a high-profile issue in the 2019 elections and the Sullivan County Legislature voted to kill the deal at the …

Musical theatre is serious business!

There comes a time in every kid’s life when they dream about becoming a firefighter, an airplane pilot, a farmer, a teacher, or even the president of these United States, since it would appear …

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Explore the Great Outdoors

From the lake to the river

Fall fishing brings many opportunities, locally and within a day’s drive. I have a particular fondness for fishing behind the office in Narrowsburg and in the many lakes and ponds of northern …

Cold weather = couch weapon

Problem: It’s cold, rainy, snowing, windy. You want to shoot but don’t want to drive to an indoor range a half hour away. Ammo is getting more expensive and you can’t justify the …

Time killers for all-day sits

Yes, you’re out there to enjoy nature. Sitting quietly in your stand, or along a body of water with a fishing pole. Maybe you’re sitting in a hut waiting for a fish to nail a tip-up. …

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Outdoors

- The wild way
  
  A parent’s gifts come in many forms. Some of the finest given to me by my mother, Dorothy, and father, Ormond, have been an appreciation for …
- New year, new meat
  
  A new year is upon us, and that means a couple of things out here in the sticks. Folks are staying indoors, ambitious gardeners are perusing the …
- Mid-winter eagle survey
  
  The first part of January is the time for the annual mid-winter bald eagle survey. The survey is coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers …