LMS recognizes honor roll students

LIBERTY, NY — Liberty Middle School (LMS) has honored the following students, who made the honor roll. Honor Roll students have an overall average of 90-96. The Principal’s Honor …
Top honors

LIBERTY, NY — The following students were named to the honor rolls for the first marking period at Liberty High School. High honor students must have attained a marking period average of 90 or …

Lots of fun in December

December is here, and it's bringing all the fun! The air is crisp, the holiday lights are up and everyone is starting to feel that festive vibe.  It's the time for hot cocoa, cozy sweaters, …

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Winter holidays create joy

I hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving, surrounded by family and friends. We’re kicking off the magic of the holiday season, now that the calendar has turned to December. We plan on making …
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Time to give thanks

And just like that, Thanksgiving is this week. I hope you have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving filled with good food, family and friends. Plus it is the kickoff to my most favorite time of the year! …
FOOD

New Munson Diner wins chili cook-off at Liberty Museum Harvest Fest

LIBERTY, NY — On a briskly cold October 19, hungry art lovers gathered at the Liberty Museum & Arts Center for the 30th annual Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off.  In addition to …
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Holidays = Fellowship and food

Over the Delaware River and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go. A nice lyric. A lovely cliché. Yet it’s not always the case. Not everyone has family with whom to spend …
Avoid pet scams this holiday season

NY STATE -  The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to avoid scams while on the search for a furry or feathered addition to the family this …

Snow much fun at the Everhart

SCRANTON, PA — A Snow Much Fun community day will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 8 at the Everhart Museum. It’s a chance to celebrate the holiday traditions of …

WMCHC  training program graduates four

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) congratulates the most recent graduates in its National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) program. Kim …

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Benson Bryce Daniels was born October 2, 2024 to Rochelle and Chris Daniels of Prompton, PA. Maternal grandparent is Mary Beth Roche of Archbald, PA. Paternal grandparent is Margaret Non of Waymart, …

CCE’s Making Healthful Decisions conference held

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The 26th annual Making Healthful Decisions conference was held in November at Dutchess Community College for over 100 teachers, human service professionals, educators, …

Wright Center to open clinic at Friendship House

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Community Health is partnering with Friendship House to improve access to whole-person primary health services, especially for individuals with complex …

Recovery
‘Paying it forward’

HONESDALE, PA — Shannon Sharkazy has always felt a calling to help others. First, though, she had to help herself. A 36-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution and related charges …

Community living stories
National Rural Health Day in Wayne County

HONESDALE, PA — November 21 was recognized as National Rural Health Day throughout Wayne County. A proclamation issued by the Wayne County Commissioners encouraged everyone to see and …

Cancer respite center to break ground in 2025

HAWLEY, PA — For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Center is in development at Woodloch Resort and is expected to serve more than 4,000 people annually. Groundbreaking is scheduled for spring …

Opinion: Mission-driven service and safety net solutions strengthen health care

In September, the nation reached a major milestone when the Treasury Department announced that 50 million Americans have received healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act since it took …

Fighting food insecurity

MIDDLETOWN, NY — The Regional Food Bank has partnered with Hope Kitchen executive chef and founder John Doherty and Garnet Health to introduce the next generation of nutritious shelf-stable …

Seniors
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Every year on October 1, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP). It’s a global occasion that acknowledges the priceless contributions of senior citizens and …
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Real or fake? If you are alerted that a loved one's funeral is being livestreamed, think before handing over your credit card info.
Cybercriminals will go to great lengths to try to trick you and steal your information. In this scam, cybercriminals steal photos and personal details of recently deceased people from social media. …
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Sustainability
PCCD honors conservation achievement award recipients  at annual dinner

The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) hosted its first annual dinner since 2019 on November 1. The event honored the recipients of its Conservation Achievement Awards. These awards …

Many moms fall asleep while feeding babies

NATIONWIDE — More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according …

Sullivan 180 hosts first vaping prevention roundtable 

LIBERTY, NY — On November 13, Sullivan 180 brought together nearly 20 community leaders from government, education, public health, substance use treatment and law enforcement for the first …

All Things Liberty Winter Festival date set; vendors wanted

LIBERTY, NY — The All Things Liberty Winter Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the Liberty Middle and High School gyms. Right now, the district is …

Pasta and purpose: Lighthouse Ministries hosts dinner fundraiser

LIBERTY, NY — Lighthouse Ministries will hold a spaghetti-and-meatballs fundraising dinner on Friday, December 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; meals can be picked up at the church. The number …

Get a tree

NEW YORK STATE — New York State agriculture commissioner Richard Ball recently visited Country Pine Farm, a Christmas tree farm in the Town of Holland. Ball and his team came away with an …

Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital staff and local Veterans will hold a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor Day on Friday, December 6 at 9 a.m. in the exterior of the hospital’s main …

Pike commissioners establish fund for Veterans

MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners, Pike County Veterans Affairs Office (VAO), the Greater Pike Community Foundation and VetStock have banded together to establish the Pike County Veterans …

Blood drive at Browndale firehouse

BROWNDALE, PA — The Browndale Fire Station will become a community Red Cross blood donation center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6.  All are enjoined to make an …

Oberacker launches district-wide coat drive

51ST SENATE DISTRICT, NY — State Sen. Peter Oberacker announced the launch of a district-wide winter coat drive across the 51st Senate District. Facilities participating in the drive will …

Lacawac closed for hunting

Lacawac Sanctuary will be closed through 12 noon on Saturday, December 14 due to rifle-hunting season for deer. The public will not be able to access any of the trails at this time. The Browning …

Webinar to cover project management for agricultural conservation 

ONLINE — A webinar on planning and implementing agricultural conservation projects, with a focus on streambank stabilization and culvert replacement, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on …

More doves on the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail 

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) plans to expand its Dove Trail. In 2025, the trail will add 30 doves, bringing the total to 80. And, the SCVA added, …

WSPL board to meet

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Board of Trustees of the Western Sullivan Public Library will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 9 at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg. To learn more about …

Merger vote set for December 19

Media release For immediate release For information: Denielle Cazzolla, denielle.cazzolla@lmcs.us , or John Evans (contact information below). LIVINGSTON MANOR AND ROSCOE, NY — …

Annual meeting of CCE Orange to be held

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County will hold its annual Business Meeting and Awards Dinner on Monday, December 9 at Graham Skea Lodge, Stony Ford Golf Course in …

Outdoor Town Action Team to meet

FOREST CITY, PA — The Outdoor Town Action Team assists the Borough of Forest City with various community projects. It will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 5 at the Forest City borough …

Fall festival and duck race a triumph

WOODRIDGE and HURLEYVILLE, NY — Recently, the Kiwanis of Woodridge, NY hosted its fourth annual Fallsburg Fall Festival on Green Avenue in the Village of Woodridge. Musicians, vendors, food, …

SUNY Sullivan Foundation receives $5,000 grant 

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The SUNY Sullivan Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from Jeff Bank, made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), to support working capital …

Norwood Financial announces third quarter results

HONESDALE, PA — Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market-NWFL) and its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, announced earnings for the three months ending September 30, 2024 of $3.8 million, which was …

Browndale Fire Company hosts holiday raffle

BROWNDALE, PA — The Browndale Fire Company will be selling raffle tickets for the holidays. Proceeds benefit the fire company.  The Holiday Prize OR Cash Raffle includes the …

Opinion: Congress should keep taxes low for small businesses 

Seven years ago, family-owned businesses breathed a sigh of relief as their taxes were cut with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This transformational reform—the first …

Rolling V and its work with the community

  LIBERTY, NY — Rolling V Bus Corporation,  serving the Liberty area since 1979, remains dedicated to supporting local organizations and causes.  In September, Rolling …

Two Farms Brewing opens

BLOOMINGBURG, NY — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association recently announced the successful grand opening of Two Farms Brewing, the newest addition to the region's craft beverage …

Jeff Bancorp announces earnings

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville Bancorp announces third-quarter earnings of $3,092,000 or $0.73 per share, and year-to-date earnings of $8,676,000 or $2.05 per share. In Q3 2023, …