Primetimers of Temple Sholom plans trips

Bethlehem, PA — Join the Primetimers of Temple Sholom on Thursday, July 18 for a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino. The bus will leave from the Temple Sholom parking lot at 9 a.m. The casino …
Congratulations!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July celebrating with family and friends! I'm back from Texas with the Diehl Me In Western Middle School IEA Team for the national competition, and I wanted …

Helping people, riding in parades and more

So far this 4-H year, Waymart Horizons members have been very busy working on projects and taking part in our community. With less than a month to go until the Wayne County Fair, we have been working …

Lake Huntington News

Happy Independence Day!

As the Fourth of July approaches, there’s an undeniable sense of excitement in the air in our little piece of upstate New York. Flags wave proudly from porches, the streets are lined with red, …
Narrowsburg News

The how and when of being informed

According to Wikipedia and the 2020 United States census, Tusten, NY has a population of 583 households, representing 376 families, for a total of 1,415 people. Among those 1,415 people are 1,416 …
Honesdale News

Flower arrangements for a season full of holidays

HAWLEY, PA — November was a very special month for all the members of the Country Gardeners’ Club because they celebrated their 30th anniversary.   Nobody would have expected that …
Seniors
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which will be observed on June 15, signifies our collective struggle against the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is not only an individual problem; it's a …
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NEW YORK STATE — On May 14, Older New Yorkers’ Day, the New York State Office for the Aging honored two Sullivan County residents for their volunteerism. Maureen Hopper As a …
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Sustainability
Public meetings on the Neversink Watershed Management Plan

MONTICELLO, NY AND ONLINE — Join us in person or online for our last two Neversink Watershed Management Plan (NWMP) public meetings. We will be reviewing and taking comments on the NWMP …

Celebrate Earth Day at PEEC 

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — All are invited to Earth Day at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), observed on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can learn about sustainable …

Recovery

Local drug education and prevention should be supported

It seems as if every community, big or small, has been impacted by the problems associated with substance use and drug overdose. Within these communities, these problems extend into the family unit, …
Looking Back
Hon. Judith Smith Kaye

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting an exceptional woman and celebrated judge: The Hon. Judith Ann Smith Kaye, born on August 4, 1938 in Monticello, NY.  Judith was …

Community living stories
Travel with pets can be fun

NATIONWIDE — For pet owners, cats and dogs are part of the family. So when you head out of town this summer, the four-legged friends can come along too. In fact, a survey conducted by …

Community lunch on July 18

MILFORD, PA  — On Thursday, July 18, and every third Thursday of the month, a free community lunch takes place in Good Shepherd Parish Hall at the corner of W. Catharine and 5 th Streets …

CCE explains invasives

ONLINE — Approximately 42 percent of threatened or endangered plant and animal species native to the region are at risk due to invasive species. To warn and update local residents on what …

Town hall at the Depot

CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Depot, Inc. (CDI), invites the community to a town hall to be held on Tuesday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Youth Center.   We will …

Fair Hill TRC launches program for foster youth

WAYMART, PA — Thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Pike Community Foundation’s  Richard L. Snyder Fund, Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center (Fair Hill TRC), a Waymart-based …

Fourth graders honored, say goodbye to LES

LIBERTY, NY — On the morning of June 25, Liberty Elementary School (LES) fourth graders accepted their final awards and took their final trips across the stage in the gymnasium as they …

Golden pancakes and good neighbors

DAMASCUS, PA — On Saturday, July 13, the Damascus Manor Community Center (DMCC) will be offering its second monthly pancake breakfast of the season from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone from both …

Summer food service at BOCES

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan BOCES has announced its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children aged 18 years and under without charge. …

George Kinne, Steve Dubrovsky named 2024 SC Partnership award recipients

MONTICELLO, NY — Steve Dubrovsky, founder of the Chapin Estate and president of Chapin Construction, LLC will be honored as the 2024 Walter A. Rhulen Award recipient at the annual meeting of …

SUNY Sullivan welcomes new president

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan recently welcomed its new president, Dr. David Potash.  President Potash shared his vision for the college’s future, emphasizing innovation, …

Discussing Skinners Falls Bridge restoration

NARROWSBURG and ONLINE — The proposed restoration and reopening of the 1902 Skinners Falls/Milanville Bridge will be explored from a spiritual and artistic perspective during an open mic …

Managing persistent fears and anxieties

Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome them. Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses and fears. …

Library board to meet

CALLICOON, NY — The Board of Trustees of the Western Sullivan Public Library will meet Monday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaware Free Branch. The library is located at 45 Lower Main St. …

Prevention of warm-weather problems

Summer is here and we are now planning our summer vacations—to domestic and international destinations as well as trips to the beach so we can get that nice “healthy” glow …

Volunteers needed for Mamakating street fair

WURTSBORO, NY — The Friends of Mamakating Library is hosting its annual book sale during the Founder’s Day Street Fair, and your help is needed.  Volunteers are needed to help …

Vendor space available at Fallsburg Fall Festival

WOODRIDGE, NY — The fourth annual Fallsburg Fall Festival will be held this year on Green Avenue in the Village of Woodridge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. There will be …

Placemats and brochures from the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway

REGION — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) has received a new order of 10,000 promotional placemats, which are available without charge for restaurants and community organizations that …

Know a great business? Pride Awards nominations are open

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has honored businesses and individuals for 50 years with the Pride of Community Award. The deadline to submit nominations for 2024 …

Monti Kiwanis awards scholarships

MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello Kiwanis Club recently presented nine scholarships, each for $1,000, to exceptionally deserving Monticello High School seniors: Brielle DiCio, Adisyn Somers, …

Sun Bucks feed kids in PA

PENNSYLVANIA — Summer is a time when many children might not have access to the free and reduced-price meals they get during the school year, and households might need a little extra help …

Lenape horticulture and ethnobotany with Chief Shelley DePaul

DAMASCUS, PA — Chief Shelley DePaul will present a workshop on her research and knowledge of Lenape horticulture, conservation landscaping and medicinal plant practices on Saturday, July 6 from …

Can you keep a secret?

MILFORD, PA — It’s a well-guarded secret, but one worth sharing. The annual Secret Garden Tour, sponsored by the Milford Garden Club, is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 …

Community impact grants awarded to Livingston Manor and Town of Delaware

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Livingston Manor Central School District (LMCS) has been awarded the 2024 Sullivan 180 Golden Feather Community Impact Grant for the renovation of its track, …

Jillian Hoey wins Van Gorder scholarship

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) has awarded the annual Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 to Jillian Hoey, a 2024 graduate of Honesdale High School. …

Space still available in Liberty UPK program

LIBERTY, NY — There are spaces still available in Liberty Central School District’s free Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2024-25 school year. Classes will be held at …

Community health workers at The Wright Center

REGION — Two new community health workers (CHWs) will offer specialized services to patients at The Wright Center for Community Health and to residents of Northeast Pennsylvania, thanks to a …

New board members at Garnet Health

New board members at Garnet Health MIDDLETOWN, NY — Virginia “Ginny” Rizzo has been named the new chair of the Garnet Health board of directors. Rizzo is vice president of Rizzo, …

Wright Center graduates 65 doctors

WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education honored 65 resident and fellow physician graduates during its 45th annual commencement ceremony, held on June 22 at Mohegan …