Strengthen national security? Cue the Dairy Court.

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners meeting had a pretty sweet agenda. Attending their June 27 meeting were Tiffany Tyler and the Wayne County Dairy Court, young women and girls …

Tusten talks tree plantings, parking solutions

TUSTEN, NY — The Narrowsburg Beautification Committee wants to plant new trees at Little Lake Erie. Committee member Leons Freddie told the Tusten Town Board at its July 7 meeting that …

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Camp FIMFO’s environmental review is now available to the public

ELDRED — After nearly two and a half years before the Highland Planning Board, Camp FIMFO is moving through its environmental review.

Man dies on scene of three-vehicle crash in Cochecton

COCHECTON, NY — A fatal accident on County Route 115 in Cochecton, NY, claimed the life of Sher Singh.

They’re moving on up to BOCES middle school

LIBERTY, NY — All local school districts celebrate high school graduation. Some celebrate elementary students “moving up” to the middle school big leagues. On June 7, the …

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Another Delaware drowning

POND EDDY, NY — Chirag Patel, a 37-year-old from Bensalem, PA, was swimming in the Delaware River during a rafting trip on Sunday when he submerged beneath the water and did not return to the …

‘Disheartening’ break-in and theft at the Stourbridge Line

HONESDALE, PA — Two passenger cars pulled by the storied Stourbridge Lion have been broken into and robbed in what’s being called a “demoralizing” setback. The thief …

Not vandalism after all

News release from Honesdale Borough Police Department ( Richard Southerton) In late April 2024, Honesdale Borough filed a complaint with the Honesdale Borough Police Department alleging …

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Videos show scenes on day of Barryville shooting

Sullivan West’s Class of 2028 ‘steps up’

Town hall on Callicoon Depot restoration to be held July 16

Around the Area

Another medical transporter indicted for fraud

Another medical transporter indicted for fraud NEWBURGH, NY — Another medical transportation company in Orange County, NY, has been charged with fraud. NYS Attorney General Letitia …

Lower Esopus Creek protected from muddy releases

ASHOKAN RESERVOIR, NY — A new protocol will limit muddy water releases from the Ashokan Reservoir into the Lower Esopus Creek. The revised release protocol aims to protect New York …

What states have the most affordable groceries?

Rocket Loans used information from the 2023 Annual Average Cost of Living Index to determine which states have the most affordable groceries.

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‘Today I chose to never give up’: BOCES Alt Ed students graduate

‘Today I chose to never give up’: BOCES Alt Ed students graduate The graduates overcame many obstacles to get to this day By TED WADDELL CALLICOON, NY — Jesse Guara …

BOCES CTE grads show their colors

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Sullivan BOCES pulled out the stops to celebrate the BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Class of 2024 upon their graduation. “The seniors of BOCES CTE …

‘What makes us a community’: Sullivan West graduates

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Valedictorian Elizabeth Reeves said being 18 was at times “overwhelming and confusing.” She proudly wore her light blue stole as she addressed graduates, …

An Eldred education can take them far

ELDRED, NY — There was no need to convince anyone at the Eldred Central School graduation ceremony just how far an ECS grad can go. Commencement speaker Dr. Benjamin Steimle graduated from …

Man shot in Barryville is a physician who lost his medical license

BARRYVILLE, NY — Paul Gosselin, a 63-year-old physician from Augusta, Maine, was shot last Tuesday, July 2, by a NYS Trooper in the parking lot of the Il Castello restaurant parking lot in Barryville, according to a state police report.

Damascus: Big solar projects need groundwater calculations

DAMASCUS, PA — Damascus Township’s alternative energy ordinance has been amended to clarify the stormwater calculations needed for big solar array projects. The ordinance will be …

Nonna Hall gets green light for Eldred pottery studio

ELDRED, NY — Three’s the charm for Nonna Hall’s pottery studio. On June 26 she made her third appearance before the Highland Planning Board, which accepted her application to …

Highland’s highway workers secure raises for next five years

HIGHLAND, NY — Highway workers, the Town of Highland’s only non-elected full-time employees, finally got the contract they wanted after it had been tabled three times. The contract …

Low primary turnout a cause for reflection

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Tuesday's turnout was bad. Greg Goldstein, chair of the Sullivan County Republican Committee, endorsed Camille O’Brien in the primary for the NYS 100th Assembly …

Ingrassia beats O’Brien in GOP primary for Assembly race

Ingrassia beats O’Brien in GOP primary for Assembly race O’Brien gives up Conservative endorsement to present ‘united front’ By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN SULLIVAN …

Local duck farmers win in foie gras decision

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In a significant legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie …

Joshua Potosek will continue to serve as Sullivan County manager

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — All except two legislators voted to keep Joshua Potosek on as Sullivan County manager. Cat Scott (D-5) and chair Nadia Rajsz (D-2) voted against the motion. …

Wayne commissioners honor two employees

HONESDALE, PA — On June 13, the Wayne County Commissioners had a busy agenda celebrating and commending a few different employees throughout the county. The meeting started off with two …

Move Sullivan adds Jeffersonville route, shuttle buses

MONTICELLO, NY — Move Sullivan, the county’s public bus service, will have two new routes and bigger buses. The legislature voted on June 20 to expand the free service to …

Sullivan to get its first full-time human rights director

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — For the first time, the Sullivan County human rights director will have a full-time position. But the county will probably not be able to investigate local human rights …

A large fire tears through the main barn at Russell Farms

BETHEL, NY — In the early afternoon on Thursday, on the third day of New York’s heat advisory, a large fire tore through the main barn at Russell Farms. The site was once part of …

Fatal incident results in the deaths of two men

HONESDALE, PA — The Office of the Wayne County Coroner was dispatched to the scene of a fatal incident involving two men on Wednesday, June 29, at the Wayco, Inc. Quarry and Asphalt Plant …

Heat Advisory

UPPER DELAWARE, NEW YORK & PENNSYLVANIA—The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that remains in effect until 9 PM EDT Thursday. Heat index values of 95 to 100 are …