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Caitlin Kranz Yaccino is the owner of Ratty Books—the newest addition to Jeffersonville.

Start your holiday season in Jeffersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — This holiday season, plan to spend time in Jeffersonville, one of Sullivan County’s most charming villages. The village has added several new retail stores this … more

By BARBARA WINFIELD | 11/29/23

For years, these trees have lit the way of Main Street motorists and pedestrians in the holiday season.

Unwelcome traditions

HONESDALE, PA — As a kid growing up in Winter Wonderland itself, there was no escaping all the quaint Christmastime traditions you might find in a Norman Rockwell painting. For the most part, … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/21/23

Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts and shallots

Tradition versus transition

I, like all of us, have been celebrating Thanksgiving for many, many years. Thinking back over the decades, I find there are some sketchy spots in my memory. I remember that when we were … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 11/15/23

The 4-H Cloverbuds on Achievement Night: Henry Freidenstine, left; Gwendolyn Schuman; Alexandra Lopatofsky; Finnian Loughran; Everly Zablocky; Cally Non; Kinley Gries; Lainey Henderson; Mallory Olver; Victoria Polak; Ryder Rutledge; Cody Weist; Ella Dunn; Lincoln Olver; and Liam LaTourette.

Achievement Night shows the power and pride of 4-H

HONESDALE, PA — The 4-H program in Wayne County is alive and well, as evidenced by the nearly full auditorium at the Penn State Extension office in the Park Street Complex. Members, … more

By JEFFREY SIDLE | 11/8/23

People living in rural America have enough challenges. Getting mental health care shouldn't be one of them.

Ending the stigma

MORGANTOWN, PA — It’s a closely kept secret. Mental illness has had a profound effect on people in rural areas—and they are less likely to have access to services and … more

Contributed by the PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANGE | 11/1/23

Channeling “The Shining” at the Cooperage.

Halloween is almost here

REGION — Halloween is no longer a kids-only celebration, and it’s not really confined to October 31 anymore. Granted, this year the spooky holiday falls on a Tuesday—who set … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/24/23

Schoolhouse rocks

LONG EDDY, NY — “People were born at home, baptized in the church, had kids who walked to school, and then were buried in the cemetery,” said Terry Milk of the Rock Valley Cemetery … more

By TED WADDELL | 10/17/23

Planting trees “was really fun, and I want to see them grow," said sixth grader Conner Baum. “It was fun because we..will be a part of the school when we graduate.”

It’s about ‘who we are’

LIBERTY, NY — Talking is important, said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, superintendent of the Liberty Central School District. “When you have more one-on-one conversations, you learn more.” … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/10/23

Honesdale greets October

HONESDALE, PA — Harvest and Heritage Days are back to celebrate autumn and agriculture—not to mention the shopping available in the borough. The event takes place on Saturday and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/3/23

A vibrant food event will be followed by a screening of "La Brigade" (2022, Samuel Goldwyn Films), with discussion by creatives and local chefs.

Creating deeper currents at the Big Eddy Film Festival

NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg is home to the deepest part of the Delaware River, a big eddy where two countercurrents swirl to meet each other. These countercurrents are reflected in the … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 9/27/23

Imagine a different world with science fiction authors at the Milford Readers and Writers Festival.

The monsters who make us, and so much more

MILFORD, PA — Booklovers rejoice—the Milford Readers and Writers Festival is back on the weekend of September 22-24. Events—some free, some ticketed—cover … more

9/20/23

It takes many people to make a Repair Café work.

Throw it away?

NARROWSBURG, NY — Why throw it out when you can get it fixed for free? Repair Café Tusten is back from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16 at the Tusten Town Hall. “We live … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/14/23

Franklin Trapp and Matt Lenz, founding executive producers of "In the Woods-In the Works," welcomed festival attendees last year in the tavern at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Because ‘there’s something in the air’

FORESTBURGH, NY — Back in the olden days, before 2020, theatre director Matt Lenz and his husband had a second home in Forestburgh. “Then the pandemic hit and we moved here.” … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ | 9/6/23

Stones from Terezin. Perhaps Berta walked on the paths from which these were picked up.

Where ghosts walk

PARKSVILLE, NY — “It was unexpected, the way it hit. I had no preconceptions.” Hope Blecher of Parksville traveled to the Czech Republic this summer. While there, she paid her … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/29/23 | 1 comment

Valerie Brescia, left, and Enrique Velasquez

Paving the way for others

Now a superhero tutor and a mentor to many, Enrique Velasquez was one of the first students helped by the SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships Program LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — When Enrique … more

8/23/23

Nancy Wells

HONESDALE, PA — Nancy Wells’ solo exhibit at the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA), titled “State of Being: The Art of Nancy Wells,” kicked off with a well-attended opening … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/16/23 | 1 comment

Lauren Roman is a veteran advocate, and is part of the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, AMVETS Post 50, VFW Post 7276. She served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2012, and deployed to Iraq 2009-2010 as the battalion surgeon of the 2-29 Field Artillery battalion of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, TX. During the second annual Vet Fest, she joined former U.S. Army Green Beret Derek Stoner on stage to perform “Will to Survive.” Stoner served numerous combat missions in some of the world's hot spots...

Earning the right to wear the uniform

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The second annual Vet Fest was held at the historic Grahamsville Fairgrounds on August 5. The popular event was sponsored by the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/9/23

The nine-day Wayne County Fair has a packed schedule of shows, thrills, rides, games, food and of course, farm. The midway opens daily at 12 noon and stays open until 11 p.m.

The Wayne County Fair is here

HONESDALE, PA — Baby cows, derby racing, live music and thrilling rides will be arriving shortly at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The annual county fair—the summer’s must-see … more

By KATERINA PLESCIA | 8/1/23

Dancers at the Utopia Lodge, Greenfield Park.

Come celebrate the Borscht Belt

ELLENVILLE, NY — Inspired by the fabled Borscht Belt era, when millions of urban dwellers relocated en masse each summer to the sprawling resorts of the Catskill Mountains, the Borscht Belt … more

7/25/23

Boris Kheyman was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and moved to Lordville, NY in 2006. He is pictured with Mark Dunau of Hancock, NY.

‘AlpaKastan’ showcases art, music and harmony

LORDVILLE, NY — “I was surprised so many people wanted to show and perform,” said Boris Kheyman. He, along with Gail Tyles and other dedicated volunteers, organized the 2023 … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/19/23

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