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In 1892, George Markert was shot, stabbed and beaten to death on the Stone Arch Bridge near Jeffersonville. It was Sullivan County's only hex murder, and Markert's ghost is thought to haunt the area.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — George Markert died in 1892 on Jeffersonville’s Stone Arch Bridge, killed three ways in the prescribed manner for dealing with a hexenmeister. There is, of … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/27/21

One of a dozen scarecrows watches over Roscoe.

Twelve scarecrows in Roscoe and more

The mystery of Joseph Skinner, and other Upper Delaware horrors NARROWSBURG, NY — Cushetunk resident Joseph Skinner is believed to be the first European murdered in the Upper Delaware River … more

What's going on in your community October 7 to 13 | 10/5/21

Book swap at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and more

Port Jervis lynching to be discussed PORT JERVIS, NY — On June 2, 1892, Robert Lewis, a Black citizen, was lynched on East Main Street in Port Jervis, NY. Fueled by a rumor he had raped a … more

9/15/21

Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day

Hello! Did you all have a nice weekend? It’s getting a little easier to write the column because there is stuff going on. It’s Saturday, September 18. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 9/15/21

“You are long-winded. I have a long barrel.” Re-enactor and Patriot Charles Redner (back to camera) comments while Bill Chellis reads a Loyalist response.

Declaring independence

The call went out: come hear the news. The residents clustered around a wagon, on which stood the visitor—a town crier, bringing word from the Continental Congress, who unrolled a long scroll and began to read. more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/14/21

The Delaware Company takes over Fort Delaware

NARROWSBURG, NY — Starting this summer, Fort Delaware will be under the oversight of two experienced historians, John and Debra Conway. John Conway, the county historian, announced the change … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/7/21

A peice by Glen Goldberg featured in "Tactile, " currently on display at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

PCHS to host annual Civil War encampment and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community May 20 to 26 more

5/19/21

Wallenpaupack Primary School teachers enthusiastically participating in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day” 2019.

Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day and more

What's going on May 14 to 20 more

5/13/20

The Hetrick-Martin Institute will host the two-hour workshop on vogue dancing. The institute believes all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.

'Oh deer' exhibit, St. Patrick's Day parade and more

Vogue dance workshop HURLEYVILLE, NY — On Friday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Hurleyville Arts Centre is hosting the Hetrick-Martin Institute to present another two-hour workshop that … more

3/11/20

Pictured are Dawn Lasch, left, and Ann DiAgostino, co-chairwomen for this year’s “Stars of Tomorrow” tricky tray to be held on Saturday, March 7.

Setting the record straight on St. Patrick's Day and more

Delaware River Solar open house CALLICOON, NY — Delaware River Solar (DRS) will host an open house on Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate DRS’s new location at 33 Lower … more

3/4/20

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