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The Electric Chords will perform at the Western Hotel on June 24.

The spirit of music and the outdoor stage

CALLICOON, NY — During the past two (very long) COVID years, while much of the country was locked down, something extraordinary was happening in Sullivan County. Despite the challenges of … more

6/24/22

So much wonderfulness. If bagels give you joy too, consider being a bagel ambassador for the Sullivan Chamber's Bagel Festival.

Bagelmaniacs wanted

MONTICELLO, NY — Do you love bagels? Really love bagels? Now’s your chance to show how original you are and what those rings of fabulousness mean to you. The Sullivan … more

6/23/22

The crowd was sparse at the June 14 meeting of the Highland Town Board.

Transparent and opaque

ELDRED, NY — “What happened with the constables?” Arnie Gruel asked at the June 14 Highland Town Board meeting. With that, supervisor Jeff Haas laid out current developments. … more

By LAURIE STUART | 6/21/22

When school shootings happen

REGION — On top of heavy news coverage about kids and their pandemic-related mental health problems, came the murder of 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, TX. Kids have had a hard time of … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/15/22

First case of monkeypox surfaces in Sullivan County

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As of June 7, the first case of orthopoxvirus/monkeypox was confirmed in Sullivan County, making it the ninth confirmed case in New York and the first confirmed case … more

By VICTORIA HOFFMANN | 6/14/22

Critical care

THOMPSON, NY — The fate of Sullivan County’s only coronary care unit has been decided after weeks of deliberation and dispute. Garnet Health, a nonprofit hospital that provides providing … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/14/22

The Jeffersonville JEMS will host Al Russo, a Frank Sinatra tribute singer, accompanied by keyboardist Bill Gulino. ..

A tractor parade, ten-minute plays and more

Celebrate agriculture at the Tractor Parade CALLICOON, NY — The 26th annual Callicoon Tractor Parade rumbles down Lower Main Street starting at 12 noon on Sunday, June 12.Tractors antique … more

6/8/22

Senator Oberacker has represented New York's 51st district since 2020.

Oberacker: Sullivan’s new incumbent

OTSEGO COUNTY, NY — New York State’s redistricting process has settled with Sullivan County drawn into the 51st Senate District. The new 51st includes the upstate counties of Delaware, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/7/22

Chaim Teller, one of the children kidnapped by the Lev Tahor members convicted.

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping and more

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping WHITE PLAINS, NY — Mordechay Malka and Matityau Malka were convicted in White Plains federal court of kidnapping following a three-week jury … more

6/7/22

The Belgica frozen in ice. Photo taken by moonlight, on June 3, 1898, with an exposure time of an hour and a half..

Explorer, writer, ethnographer

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Dr. Frederick Cook was credited with saving lives and deeply caring about the Indigenous people he met. He also explored the Earth’s poles and documented his travels … more

6/2/22

The lifeguarded beach is Lake Superior’s most popular spot on hot summer days.

Jump in the lake, a performance 'Under the Stars' and more

Jump in the lake and more at Lake Superior BETHEL, NY — Looking for a picnic ground? A place to sail?Lake Superior State Park in Bethel is open for boat rentals, swimming and picnicking, and … more

6/1/22

The Sullivan County 2022 valedictorians: Katrina Blais, Liberty Central School District; Robert Denman, Tri-Valley Central School District; Kaitlyn Potter, Eldred Central School District; Derek Adams, Liberty Central School District; Nabiha Shah Jahan, Fallsburg Central School District; Uriel Cortes-Hidalgo, Livingston Manor Central School District; and William Weiss, Monticello Central School District. Not present: Rebecca Stickle, Roscoe Central School District.

Sullivan County honors valedictorians for 2022

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature held a special meeting on May 19 to honor the county’s valedictorians for the 2022 graduating class. Eight districts participated in the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/1/22

Canoeing has been a tradition here for decades.

Go outside

On the New York side: Indian Head Canoes 845/557-8777 • www.indianheadcanoes.com 3883 Rte. 97, Barryville, NY | 1036 Rte. 97, Sparrowbush, NY | 1138 Delaware Dr., Matamoras, … more

5/27/22

Shinedown performed at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, July 5, 2019.

What to see, what to do

In New York: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 845/583-2000; bethelwoodscenter.org 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY About: “Located 90 miles from New York City in Bethel, NY, our lush … more

5/27/22

Geetha Natarajan, from Wayne, NJ, was overcome with emotion at the opportunity to meet her idol Melissa Gilbert. "I still watch the seven seasons of Half Pint all of the time. I still can't believe I have met her now, she said.

The founding fish rules the weekend

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — In what was undoubtedly a preview of the frenzy of the 2022 summer season, Shadfest 2022 showcased activities from Port Jervis to Hancock and everywhere in … more

Photos and story by LAURIE STUART | 5/25/22

Sullivan health still ranked 61 out of 62

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — According to the latest county health rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RJF) report, Sullivan County remains 61st out of 62 New York counties in overall … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/25/22

A heat map showing the estimated coverage of the broadband initiative's first phase.

Broadband for Sullivan County?

MONTICELLO, NY — They say that seeing is believing. And with a bid to begin gathering interested customers, the Sullivan County Broadband LDC held a demonstration in the government offices in … more

By LIAM MAYO | 5/25/22

Pennsylvania heating assistance extended and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region May 26 to June 1 more

5/25/22

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York just received a grant to build a distribution warehouse in Orange County.

Hunger bites

REGION — As inflation digs in, more people are struggling in Sullivan County. But a new food distribution warehouse for the Regional Food Bank will help. The hungry, here “One out … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/11/22

Josephine Amato and Tyler Powley will dance the roles of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré in a performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

The Civil War, plays, musicals and pond fish

Living history, music, exhibits at Civil War encampment MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum will host the 11th annual Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This year, … more

5/11/22

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