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Alex Rau, Sullivan County E-911 and EMS coordinator, joined the Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corps at the age of 16. “We have a great team of public safety people,” said Rau of the 911 Center that serves more than 70 agencies.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As Sullivan County E-911 and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator Alex Rau explained, the mission of the bureau is to “provide the leadership, support, … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/28/21

A permanently installed home standby generator can power the home for extended outages, running on natural gas or propane.

Pointers On Preparing For Power Outages

(NAPS)—More Americans suffered extended power outages in 2020 than any year since Superstorm Sandy struck the New York area in 2012, according to Generac, owners of Power Outage Central, a … more

4/20/21

Rent owed

REGION — Tenants, remember this: No matter how badly the pandemic has hurt you, the rent is still due. You may not be evicted just yet for non-payment. The CDC extended the eviction … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/14/21

Preparedness

MONTICELLO, NY — Unspoken as we climb out from the current pandemic: What if this happens again? Sullivan County, and New York counties in general, are working on plans, so if there’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/7/21

Peters Road in North Branch will be closing.

Restaurant relief, rent relief and more

Sullivan DMV: sign up to be an organ donor MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is partnering with Donate Life New York State to recognize April as … more

4/7/21

Stay of eviction

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — One night in 2019, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, almost 568,000 people nationwide were homeless. Ninety-two thousand were in New York; 13,000 … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/10/21

Emergency declared in Sullivan County

NEW YORK STATE — Gov. Andrew Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York City and nine other counties throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island. Specifically, the counties included … more

2/1/21

Taking care of their kids and their parents can keep many in the Sandwich Generation from saving for their own future—but help is available.

COVID-19 And “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers

(NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 … more

1/19/21

Emergency heating benefits available

LIBERTY, NY — On January 4, 2021, the Home Energy Assistance Program’s (HEAP) emergency benefit component opens and will begin accepting applications. Emergency benefits are available … more

12/30/20

For locals and visitors alike, the “walkability” of Honedale’s Main Street is one of the prized attributes of the downtown experience.

Honesdale for the holidays

HONESDALE, PA — Every few years or so, the Borough of Honesdale—a quaint valley town, somewhat inconspicuous under the shadow of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains—gets a bit of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/2/20

COVID-19 on the rise in Sullivan, emergency in Philly

COVID-19 cases rising in Sullivan SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY— The number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent number of Sullivan County residents in quarantine or isolation have been on the rise … more

11/4/20

Rain collects on the shoulder of North Main Street in Honesdale.

Honesdale declares emergency

HONESDALE, PA — Due to flooding from tropical storm Isaias, Mayor Sarah Canfield declared a disaster emergency in Honesdale Borough at around 4 p.m. on August 4. In addition to the previous … more

8/4/20

Mason is a trooper; today, he’s doing extremely well, back to his normal life.

Dog fight

ROCK HILL, NY — Emergencies are difficult for everyone involved. A few weeks ago, that was certainly the case. My office received a phone call from one of our clients regarding her dog, Mason. … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 7/8/20

PA high court sides with governor

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the commonwealth's General Assembly cannot unilaterally end Gov. Tom Wolf's emergency declaration. PA Republicans passed … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/2/20

Laura Moran, left, and Tannis Kowalchuk distribute boxes filled with grocery essentials and fresh produce to their neighbors.

Willow Wisp, Cooperage continue food drive efforts

HONESDALE, PA — When the Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Fund completed its final distribution day in May, Tannis Kowalchuk wasn’t ready to stop. The local government’s goal with … more

6/24/20

PA General Assembly votes to end emergency declaration, Wolf shrugs

HARRISBURG, PA — Both chambers of Pennsylvania's General Assembly have now passed a resolution to end Gov. Tom Wolf's COVID-19 emergency declaration. Republicans have touted this as a victory … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/10/20

New York Senate passes coronavirus legislation

ALBANY, NY — After being away from Albany since March, the New York State Senate reconvened on May 26 and ultimately passed numerous bills meant to address the COVID-19 pandemic and health … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 6/2/20

A new salt shed will be added to the Town of Highland Highway Garage complex on Route 55. Bids will be sought for the new shed with an anticipated completion date of October 16. Laberge Group LLC will oversee the project, as it did for the garage.

Highland board adapts to the times

ELDRED, NY — The normal monthly meeting of the Highland Town Board, like many meetings, was held in a less-than-normal way. As advertised, the physical meeting was closed to the public but … more

By SUSAN WADE | 5/5/20

Commissioners: Lack of high-speed internet hurts rural residents

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners say that the COVID-19 outbreak has illuminated how detrimental the area’s lack of broadband really is. During their April 28 meeting, the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/5/20

Commissioners approve tax relief, announces helpline

HONESDALE, PA — At their last meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners agreed to try and ease some residents’ financial burdens by extending this year’s tax deadlines. The resolution … more

By OWEN WALSH | 4/28/20

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