DA Conaty incensed by Sullivan Correctional Facility closure; invites governor to Sullivan County

On July 24, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty issued the following statement about the closure of the Sullivan County Correctional Facility. "I am incensed at the recent …

A trooper and his K-9

MONTGOMERY, NY — On Friday, June 28, Sullivan County Deputy Sheriff Kyle Farrand and his K-9 partner “Country,” graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s K-9 Academy. …

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Community hears the latest about Callicoon’s ‘rare gem’

CALLICOON, NY — Come along as we travel the rollercoaster hills and winding roads of the Oregon Turnpike in Pennsylvania, on the way to our final destination, the Hamlet of Callicoon in …

Planning projects can mean heavy lifting for small towns

NEW YORK — Big, out-of-area applications—like Camp FIMFO’s application before the Town of Highland—can be the first of their kind for a planning board. Town codes may not …

Ken Burns’s next war comes to Fort Delaware

NARROWSBURG, NY — Since the 1970s, Ken Burns has been making documentary films and television series that dive deep into American history and culture. They’ve subjects ranging from …

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Pennsylvania News

Proposed new depot to house Wayne County buses

BEACH LAKE, PA — Landscape architect Craig Bachik presented a preliminary land development plan for a new Wayne County transportation facility. He brought his plan to the July 16 meeting …

Pike commissioners recognized for saving failing EMS

MILFORD, PA — Pike County Commissioners Matthew Osterberg and Ronald Schmalzle recently received the Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Contribution to EMS Award. The award recognized the …

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 …

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Anger over prison closure is bipartisan

FALLSBURG, NY — Sullivan Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison in Fallsburg, NY, is one of two state prisons set to close by November 6. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive …

What do you want protected in Tusten?

TUSTEN, NY — Drop in at Tusten Town Hall next week to learn more about the town’s natural resources and open spaces while helping to shape a new plan to protect them. An open house …

Attorney general is investigating trooper-caused death in Thompson

Tusten talks tree plantings, parking solutions

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

Around the Area

30 EMT candidates complete training in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — In early June, nearly 30 emergency medical technician (EMT) candidates completed more than 180 hours of training and took their practical exams. SUNY Sullivan, Sullivan …

Route 611 to reopen temporarily

DELAWARE WATER GAP — Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will reopen temporarily, in the wake of a compromise between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation …

A recipe for living softly

I often think that no one has an exclusive line on the truth. Although, it does seem that there are qualities that we can cultivate to live softly and in harmony with each other and our …

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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 …

Videos show scenes on day of Barryville shooting

BARRYVILLE, NY -- The two videos below show some of the action on the day a trooper shot Paul Gosselin of Augusta, Maine, after a stand-off on July 2 at Il Castello restaurant in Barryville, NY ( …

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 …

Sullivan West’s Class of 2028 ‘steps up’

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — It was a celebration, a momentous occasion, a rite of passage for the eighth-graders at Sullivan West Middle School. They walked across the stage to receive the …

Town hall on Callicoon Depot restoration to be held July 16

CALLICOON, NY — A public town hall has been scheduled to discuss progress on the Callicoon Train Depot project. Tim Bruno, general manager of WJFF Radio Catskill, will facilitate 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 …

‘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.

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 …

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 …