Students enroll at SUNY Delhi for fall 2026

DELHI, NY — SUNY Delhi is proud to welcome nearly 1,300 new students who enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. Christopher Andreola of Parksville (12768) is pursuing a degree in Architecture. …

USDA Rural Development announces pilot program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development recently announced the Multifamily Housing Loan Preservation Pilot and Multifamily Housing Guaranteed Loan Notice of Loan-to-Cost …

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Late fall fun in the Lake Huntington region

October is in full swing, and Halloween is creeping up on us. The crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, and pumpkins popping up on porches are sure signs that spooky season has arrived in Lake …
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Dig out the costumes: It’s Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for all the fun that comes with it! Dig out the costumes, carve those pumpkins, stock up on candy and get the porch ready for …
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,” …
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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 …
Callicoon Post Office to host passport fair

CALLICOON, NY  — Travelling later this year, or need to renew your passport before it expires? The Callicoon Post Office will host a passport fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 …

Promising research is not proof

This morning, an article popped up on my computer suggesting that the high-dose flu vaccine—the one recommended for seniors—may have properties that help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. …

Congressional and candidate forum

On Thursday, October 22, the NAACP of Ellenville and the NAACP of Sullivan County will join forces to host an EVENING WITH THE CANDIDATES Forum at the Seelig Theatre at SUNY Sullivan in Loch …

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 …

Recovery
Education and prevention

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As America grapples with the opioid crisis, local governments across the county struggle to find ways to help those in crisis. One step Sullivan County has taken is providing …

Community living stories
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 …

GAIT earns reaccreditation

MILFORD, PA — GAIT Equine Assisted Services once again earned the designation of Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). …

Ben Franklin Dinner a success

HAWLEY, PA — The Wayne County Community Foundation held its annual Ben Franklin Dinner at Woodloch recently, celebrating Dr. David and Kay Reynolds, and the William E. Chatlos Foundation.  …

Austin Burke paints in the key of community

SCRANTON, PA — That Austin Burke loves his roots in the anthracite region is an understatement. Burke’s paintings celebrate the richness of life throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, where the …

Seniors
Photo provided by Dorothy Durkin
Dorothy Durkin, who often goes by Dottie, poses after winning two swimming races at the Empire State Senior Games in June.
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 …
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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 …
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Sustainability
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 …

Prizes announced for UDSB photo contest

REGION — The community is encouraged to enter the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) inaugural photo contest by Sunday, November 1 for a chance to win cash and gift card prizes while contributing …

Share your collectibles 

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — A Share Your Collectibles event will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Time and the Valleys Museum. Archivist Arlene Richter will discuss special and …

PEEC receives National Park Foundation grant

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has been awarded an Open Outdoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the …

Historical society director recognized as a ‘Window Keeper’ 

HARRISBURG, PA — PA Humanities has announced the final group of 125 honorees selected through the Window Keeper: Civic Honors program. “Together, they reflect the many ways Pennsylvanians use the …

Liberty poetry fest a success

LIBERTY, NY — A wide variety of topics and writing styles marked the program of the Liberty Museum & Arts Center’s 19th annual Poetry Festival, held in September at the museum, located on …

Garnet Health to offer free mammograms

HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including mammograms, to qualified individuals. The screenings will take place on Wednesday, October 30 at Garnet Health Medical …

Fibers, connecting us

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Sunday, October 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., a reception and artists’ talk will be held at the Arts Nest. It’s part of “The Fibers That Connect Us,” an exhibition …

Sullivan holds semiquincentennial salute

BARRYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Semiquincentennial Commission will unveil a new minuteman statue at the Minisink Battleground on Saturday, October 24. The morning’s events will begin at …

PCC has a birthday

PHILLIPSPORT, NY — “Seventy years! We’re looking good for 70.” The Phillipsport Community Center (PCC) commemorated its 70-year milestone in September, taking a moment to appreciate the …

Civics class, Tusten style

Remember civics class? The course that teaches students about the rights, duties and responsibilities of citizenship, as well as how government and political systems work. I often wonder if that’s …

Unitarian Universalists hold walk for local charities

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) will hold its annual Bud Rue Memorial Walk for Social Justice on Sunday, October 25.  Started in 1993 by the …

SBA funds to expand network of women’s business centers 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced five grant recipients under its new Women’s Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative, awarding a combined $5.3 …

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Humanoid robot influencer Edward Warchocki at the exhibition How to Feel Real
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA — On 10 October, a new international exhibition titled "How to Feel Real: Art, Technology and Us" is opening in Vilnius. The showcase is not a traveling exhibition, but developed …
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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original version of the 1973 “Rocky Horror Show” which inspired the cult classic musical comedy horror film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
MILWAUKEE — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original …
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NATION — NOAA has selected Tomorrow.io to provide contracting support for the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC), the backbone of NOAA’s operational weather forecast modeling suite. This …
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