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You might find something unusual in the garden.

Seeds of something greater

REGIONAL — Planning your first garden this year? So are a lot of other people. And seeds are in high demand. more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/24/21

“As a storyteller my favorite form for creating art is mixed media. It is irresistible to me to find an object and build a story around it. That’s been the source of my art in recent years. And often, I try to include humor,” says Laurie A. Guzda.

‘The Theory of Relativity’ and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community March 18 to 24 more

3/16/21

Child protective services case supervisor Anna Nelson, left, community health nurse Janna Walter and director of services Danielle Mann were vital to implementing the services now provided to mothers using opioids and babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

'Help your family bloom' and more

What's going on in health and wellness March 4 to 10 more

3/3/21

DMV closes due to COVID-19, SCI Waymart reports first COVID death and more

DMV closes due to COVID-19 MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County office of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closed for the next two weeks due to an employee testing positive for … more

12/16/20

Join Nicole March for a three-hour class on fly tying.

'Fly tying for beginners' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community November 12 to 18 more

11/11/20

Wayne talks census efforts, election

HONESDALE, PA — At the time of the Wayne County Commissioners’ last meeting, the 2020 Census Count was only set to go for one more week. But that was before a federal judge ruled that … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/30/20

Sullivan West senior Jessica Schwalb, left, and chef Soraia Haberli with one of their crêpes.

'Crêpe for class' and more

What's going on in the local land of food September 24 to 30 more

9/23/20

Pre-K scholarships, agricultural district applications and more

Dimeco, inc. announces earnings HONESDALE, PA — On July 27, Dimeco, Inc., parent company of The Dime Bank, reported total assets were $848 million at June 30, an increase of 19.5 … more

8/5/20

See renowned blues and soul singer and guitarist Slam Allen on Saturday, August 1.

'Dream on the Farm' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community July 23 to 29 more

7/22/20

Rabbits under threat

REGION — As humans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, rabbits are dying of their own devastating plague. Highly contagious, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, virus type 2 (RHDV2), has mainly been … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/10/20

Metzger discusses food-supply chain

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — There are about 2,000 small family farms in New York State Senator Jen Metzger’s district, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Delaware, Orange and … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 5/26/20

Facilities Manager John Wilcox, left, standing with Sen. Jen Metzger and CCE Sullivan Executive Director Colleen Monaghan, distributing NYS Clean Hand Sanitizer to local farmers.

Bringing sanitizer to county farms

LIBERTY, NY — The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets put out a call to Cornell Cooperative Extensions (CCE) across the state to assist with the distribution of thousands of … more

5/20/20

Port Jervis woman sentenced for brawl at Weis Markets, potential apartment complex in Monticello and more

Your local, weekly briefing May 14 to May 20 more

5/12/20

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County partners with SALT, area schools, and Sullivan County government to distribute food to vulnerable populations throughout the county.

CCE Sullivan responds to food insecurity

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Donning masks and gloves, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County Program Managers Martin Colavito and Thomas Bosket, in partnership with Sullivan Allies … more

5/5/20

While you’re stuck at home, take this free opportunity to learn something new you might want to implement into your daily life. Maybe you’re the next beekeeper in the neighborhood.

Free classes in sustainable practices

ONLINE — The Penn State Extension is offering a catalogue of classes for free, with 60 days to access the content, if you register by April 30, and many that are being offered work toward a … more

4/14/20

Spilled milk

REGION — Last week, a company called Diehl Trucking created a stir on Facebook when it posted a video of one of its delivery trucks dumping two entire loads of milk. “The sadness we … more

By OWEN WALSH | 4/8/20

The Victory Garden Project and more

What's going on in arts & leisure from April 2 to April 8 more

4/8/20

Wayne County Ag Day

Part of living out here means if you aren’t a farmer, then you know at least five people who are. Part of the appeal to living in this area is the closeness to agriculture that we all get to … more

By HUNTER HILL | 2/19/20

These three little pigs slept their way through Hilly Acres Farm Fest on Saturday, September 21.

Where our food comes from

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — If you wanted to see a small family-farm operation up close and personal, the Hilly Acres Farm Fest was just the ticket. The annual one-day open house at the Hahn family … more

By LAURIE STUART | 9/25/19

Celebrating 100 years of agriculture in Wayne County

The Wayne County office of Penn State Cooperative Extension recently received an award from The Wayne County Historical Society for attaining 100 years of service. The extension office was … more

9/4/19

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