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I am a child of the 20th century. I almost feel sorry for kids who didn’t grow up in that simpler time. Pleasures such as walking to school and staying outside until the evening air carried a … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 8/14/19

The temporary bridge by the Hotel Wayne, 1942.

Looking back

After a devastating flood swept through Wayne County on May 21 and 22, 1942, the two main bridges leading into Honesdale had been destroyed. As a result, the borough was isolated, reachable only by … more

By ANN O'HARA | 8/14/19

Hudson Valley Seed provided garden learning for students at Newburgh elementary schools with the help of a 2018 Make a Difference Grant.

20th Anniversary ‘Make a Difference’ Grants

REGION — Applications are now available for grants from the Make a Difference Fund, which was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFO&S) Board of Directors … more

8/14/19

Bedtime stories, Delgado office hours, tricky tray fundraiser and more

What's going on in your community August 15 to August 21 more

8/14/19

Twenty-five children and their parents travel to New York City to visit the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

Nana’s House visits the USS Intrepid

ROCK HILL, NY — Earlier this year, the non-profit Nana’s House Child-Care Center received a grant from the Empire State After-School Program, creating the opportunity for Sullivan County … more

8/7/19

This week, August 4 through 10, is National Farmers’ Markets week. Celebrate by visiting one near you.

THURSDAY MONTICELLO — Monticello Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Broadway at Joe’s Park. Hosted by Catskill Mountainkeeper. FRIDAY HAWLEY — Hawley Farmers’ … more

8/7/19

Lake Huntington news

I had such a busy weekend, but I want to let you know I did go see a physic. She told me there is someone here in a brown bath robe, and I said that’s Father Bill. She said yes, he is smiling … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 8/7/19

Looking back

Dated April 1919, this picture of Peggy Runway Falls in Narrowsburg, NY is an example of the runways used during the old days of logging, to shoot logs down to the river in order to raft them on the … more

By TUSTEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 8/7/19

This photograph by Tina Tison is last year’s first-place winner in the “Confluence” photo contest and exhibition.

“Confluence: Land, Water, and Wildlife” photography contest and exhibit

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The Delaware Highland Conservancy announces its second annual juried photo contest for the Upper Delaware River region, open to both amateur and professional … more

8/7/19

Lake Huntington News

I cannot believe it—August already! This summer went real fast, although it did feel like we had no spring, with all the rain. I have been keeping busy; there’s so much to do in Sullivan … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 7/31/19

This is may be one of the last photos of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s Canal and Gravity Railroad in Honesdale, PA.

Looking back

The Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company’s Canal and Gravity Railroad closed forever in 1898 after 90 years of hauling people, coal and other goods between Carbondale, PA and Kingston, … more

By ANN O'HARA | 7/31/19

Parag Patel, left, is joined by Louis DiCostanzo of Sonny Patel’s team; developer Sonny Patel; New Hope Community Chief Executive Officer Debra J. McGinness; Morris Schrader of Sonny Patel’s team; New Hope Community Board Chair Juliette P. McKerrell; and New Hope Community Assistance Vice President of Program Operations Terence Duncan break ground at the Monticello property, a major step toward the New Hope-Sonny Patel partnership of building three, three-story building ADA-compliant apartment complex.

Enhancing independent living

MONTICELLO, NY — New Hope is a not-for-profit human services organization that provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It is partnering with … more

7/31/19

Mermaids and a few King Neptunes line up for the march of mermaids at last year’s parade.

March of mermaids, the ins and outs of animal breeding, oyster festival and more

What's going in your community August 1 to August 7 more

7/31/19

The Googling gourmet

In the early 1980s, I was in an odd phase of my work life and found myself secretary to the head of the art department at New York University. Sometimes we were busy, but when we weren’t, I … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 7/24/19

Every year, Main Street floods—in the best sense of the word for a river town—for Riverfest.

Celebrating Riverfest

Narrowsburg has a proud tradition of summer and early fall festivals which, over the years, have celebrated eagles, barbeques, honeybees and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) Riverfest. Since … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 7/24/19

Honesdale Rotarians pose for a photo: Dolores Leopardi, left front, Kay Reynolds, Maureen Beilman, Diane Kean, Michelle Gilder, Bill McAllister, left rear, Rory McGhie, Stephen Moulton and Dave Brooking.

Honesdale Rotary serves lunch to Dyberry campers

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Rotary members served a classic sandwich-salad combination to nearly 60 campers and staff from Dyberry Day Camp on Tuesday, July 9. Rotarian Michele Gilder prepared … more

7/24/19

Bridget Gilligan, left, Laurence Birmelin, Robert Green, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Community Relations Coordinator Amanda Marchegiani, Mick’s Barber Shop owner Michele Frigoletto, Heather Carney, Luke Turano and Dyllon Fillebrown pose with a check for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.

Callicoon Country Fair, charities raise thousands and more

What's going on in your community July 25 to July 31 more

7/24/19

The railroad water tower, dirt road and not an auto in sight suggests turn of the 20th century.

Looking back

Orson, originally Hine’s Corners, is located in the southwestern corner of Preston Township on the northern border of the elevation known as Sugar Loaf Mountain. The pioneer family for which … more

By ANN O'HARA | 7/17/19

Honesdale news

Thank goodness for cold coffee drinks. The combined forces of summer heat and full cultural calendars regularly funnel this downtown Honesdale denizen* into a café queue. Currently, two … more

By RICHARD OCTOBER | 7/17/19

Sullivan County children attended a free trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on July 6 thanks to Nana’s House Child Care Center in Rock Hill.

Nana’s House announces free field trips for Sullivan County children

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Nana’s House Child Care Center, Inc. has received a grant from the Empire State After-School Program through the support of the Monticello Central School District. … more

7/17/19

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