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 …

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 …

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 …

A trio of middle school grads: Lauren Yannetta, Colleen Hirsch and Leah DeStefano

Sullivan West’s Class of 2028 ‘steps up’

Wednesday, July 10

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — It was a celebration, a momentous occasion, a rite of passage for the eighth-graders at Sullivan West Middle …

The turkey weathervane atop the 1896 Callicoon Depot is a nod to the Dutch name of "Kollikoonkill," which translates to Wild Turkey Creek.

Town hall on Callicoon Depot restoration to be held July 16

Tuesday, July 9

CALLICOON, NY — A public town hall has been scheduled to discuss progress on the Callicoon Train Depot project. Tim Bruno, …

Monticello High School student Jesse Guara, the student speaker, talked about facing numerous challenges on his journey to a diploma. He received the Outstanding Graduate Award, the CTE Award and a Perseverance Award...

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

Saturday, July 6

‘Today I chose to never give up’: BOCES Alt Ed students graduate The graduates overcame many obstacles to get to this day …

Camari Rogers and Angel Rodriguez of Monticello High School: Rogers was enrolled in the animal science program, while Rodriguez studied construction...

BOCES CTE grads show their colors

Saturday, July 6

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Sullivan BOCES pulled out the stops to celebrate the BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Class of 2024 …

‘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.

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. …

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 …