Memorial Day parades and services

New York Saturday, May 27 Mamakating The Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day services at the following sites. Times are approximate. 9 a.m.— Poplar …

Celebrating a life well lived

MILFORD, PA — Hundreds of people gathered in the Ann Street Park to celebrate the life of Davis R. Chant on May 21. Chant, the founder of Davis R. Chant Realtors and an iconic civic leader, …

Highland Town Board meets Wednesday, May 24

ELDRED, NY — The Town of Highland Town Board has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the town hall to rescind the previous 2024 Chevy Silverado …

Migrants arrive in Sullivan, state of emergency declared

LIBERTY, NY — On Thursdy, May 18, a group of asylum seekers sent up from New York City arrived in Sullivan County. The group arrived at the Knights Inn in Liberty in the afternoon. …

Migrants come to Sullivan County 

LIBERTY, NY — Reports have emerged of a plan by NYC to direct asylum seekers to a hotel or hotels within Sullivan County.  "With less than …

Eldred, Sullivan West budget and school board results

The school board and budget elections of Tuesday, May 16 have produced preliminary results. Eldred Central School District The ballot had three questions on it: whether to fund the budget, …

Wayne, Pike counties’ unofficial municipal primary results

NORTHEAST, PA — The incumbent, Republican county commissioners in both Wayne and Pike counties fared well in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial results. In Wayne County, …

Pet care, people care

NARROWSBURG, NY — Once upon a time, Dr. Neil Hess graduated from forestry school and began working with trees. “I’ve always loved animals,” he said, but being a …

‘Cradle to grave’

BRISTOL, PA — A proposed natural gas project that spans Pennsylvania and New Jersey would result in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to driving two million gas-powered cars per year for 25 …

Highland sells constable cars

ELDRED, NY — A year and a month after the Town of Highland suspended its constable force, it has signed away that former force’s equipment.  The Highland Town Board agreed at …

Appreciating Bethel’s town employees

WHITE LAKE, NY — Bethel took the opportunity at the town board’s May 10 meeting to thank the employees within the municipal offices.  Ruth Duncan, deputy clerk, received a …

Bar Veloce opens

NARROWSBURG, NY — It’s taken some time, but the Bar Veloce location in Narrowsburg now looks to be opening for business.  The NYC cheese-and-wine bar franchise partnered in 2020 …
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One dead in Delaware River recovery and more

Veterans’ van makes its debut MONTICELLO, NY — Because of state funding and the approval of the Sullivan County Legislature, the county’s veterans now have access to a …

Sullivan Public

ELDRED, NY — Jessie Lazar has a vision. A vision of a shared community space, where people and artisans can gather. Where children can immerse themselves in art, craft, theater and creativity. …

Rentals or residences?

WHITE LAKE, NY — Bethel has a lot to consider as it proposes its short-term rental regulations.  Short-term rentals (STRs)—homes or rooms rented out like hotel rooms—have …

Tattoo for you—in Yulan

YULAN, NY — Michele Zuffanti has spent her life in service to others. A 19-year Air Force veteran, a mother of six who provided therapeutic care for many children and adopted a few of them, is …
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Pennsylvania extends law enforcements' wire-tapping authority, arrests made in death of infant and more

Water storage study available DELAWARE RIVER BASIN — The Delaware River Basin Commission has released a review of future water storage options for the Delaware River Basin, titled …

Municipal primaries just around the bend

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Registered Democrats and Republicans of Wayne and Pike counties have the opportunity to cast ballots for the candidates they want to see in the general election later …

Continuing to serve their communities

LONG EDDY, NY — For a lot of veterans, service to their beloved country reaches further than their time in the United States military, as they enlist to lend a hand to their local communities …

Health and safety in Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature passed a resolution on April 20 authorizing tools and equipment for active shooter training in Sullivan County schools. The $40,000 program will …

Slow progress on high speed internet

MONTICELLO, NY — Lots of work is going on in the background for Sullivan County’s broadband project, but big announcements or big developments are still far away.  County …

Investigations progress in Barryville

BARRYVILLE, NY — Conversations continue between the Town of Highland and the owners of the Barryville Oasis about alleged code violations.  The Oasis is the former D&R Auto building …