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A Rusty Spinner, Pale Evening Spinner, and Pheasant Tail, Parachute Nymph—patterns that work when others do not.

Observations and determinations about fly selection

As most of you know, if you have followed this column since its inception, I’ve a been a big fan of the Rusty Spinner dry fly. In fact, I wrote a column about the fly for the June 15 edition … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 8/25/21

When I first walked in, I thought Nancy Bowen’s sculptures were of sea turtles wearing shoes, swimming under the tutelage of a hairy scarecrow.

Are you a good witch?

To be fair, I don’t know much about good witches, and I’ve only learned about the scary ones through books, movies and a few bad dates over the years. That said, I’m always up for a … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/2/21

We stopped a few times to snap photos and drink in the excess of chlorophyll that beckoned ‘round every curve in the road.

How green was my valley?

As it happens, pretty darn green. Truthfully, I’m not a big fan of the color, except where nature is concerned. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, and so many hues to choose from. … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/5/21

The Callicoon train station hasn’t changed much on the outside. But inside, transformation is ongoing...

A train station’s next life

CALLICOON, NY — Four years ago, the railway could have taken the station apart, or carted away history’s remnants. But they didn’t, and anyone interested now has a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/14/21

Catskill woman missing

CATSKILL, NY — New York State Police are asking the public for help in finding a Catskill woman last seen March 19 at Walmart in the village of Catskill. Alicia M. Kenyon, 29, is five feet, six … more

3/25/21

How do I look? The golden setting on my light ring was flattering—at least, that’s what the young folks said. But they might have been blowing smoke, um... in my general direction.

Look, Ma—I’m a dinosaur!

I’m still trying to figure out what kind of dinosaur I am, but it’s increasingly clear that I’ve become one. Am I a T-Rex? I don’t think so. I may have a sharp tongue and … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/24/21

As a bonus, I’ve developed a new skill and mastered shaving with one working eye in no time at all, so I took a selfie to prove it.

If my friends could see me now

For something completely different, I’m having issues. This time, it’s my eyes, which is “serious, and nothing to fool around with” according to my ophthalmologist, as if I … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/16/21

A long chase

On Monday, March 15, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a subject slumped over the steering wheel of his car at the McDonald’s drive-thru in Monticello. more

3/16/21

Four teenagers injured in Deerpark car crash

A one-vehicle accident near Port Jervis High School at 9:45 p.m. on March 10 resulted in serious injuries to two of the car’s four teen-aged occupants. more

3/11/21

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

New York summer camps to reopen, explosion in Liberty and more

Explosion in Liberty LIBERTY, NY — At approximately 11:55 a.m. on February 21, New York State Police responded to a report of an explosion at a residence on Lt. J.G. Brender Highway. An … more

2/24/21

Tim Dirie, a junior at Liberty High is in his first year enrolled in the Sullivan County BOCES CTE welding program, is pictured talking with NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, whose office contributed $7,000 to the "WiFi on Wheels" project.

WiFi on wheels

LIBERTY, NY — “Working with my hands is pretty cool, and I did something for the community,” said 16-year-old Tim Dirie, a junior at Liberty High School and first-year student in … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/17/21

Sullivan County Public Safety Commissioner Rick Sauer receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at public health services in Liberty.

Sullivan County moves forward on securing, delivering vaccine

Thanks to an increase in state and federal supply channels, Sullivan County Public Health Services anticipates a consistent supply of 200 to 300 doses of COVID-19 vaccine every week, increasing by 20% each week for the next three weeks, according to the NYS Department of Health. more

2/9/21

New phishing scam warning, NYC restaurants to reopen and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region February 4-10 more

2/3/21

Senator Mike Martucci offers a message at his January 17 swearing-in ceremony.

Martucci unveils legislation to help restaurant and hospitality industry

Senator Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton), along with his colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference, unveiled a package of legislation to help “Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry." more

1/26/21

As of Friday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m., only NYS residents could be vaccinated in NYS.

New York shots are mostly for New Yorkers

People living on the Pennsylvania side of the New York/PA border have been asking whether they can get a covid-19 vaccine at a New York pharmacy, assuming they qualify in terms of age or other priority status (aside from employment). The answer is no. more

By ANNEMARIE SCHEUTZ | 1/17/21

NYS investigating new COVID-19 strain, Orange County health provider under investigation and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region December 31 to January 6 more

12/30/20

Does anybody really know what time it is?

I’m so befuddled. Between working from home and venturing out sporadically, I’ve lost all sense of time and place. The past week has been particularly confusing as I wandered about, … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/16/20

College tempting retirees to switch Medicare Advantage providers

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — If you retired from SUNY Sullivan and are getting Medicare Advantage through NYSHIP, college president Jay Quaintance has a suggestion that could save both you and the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/1/20

Delgado wins House race, tax debt settlement scams to watch out for and more

PENNSYLVANIA — According to Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s weekly COVID-19 update on November 23, the commonwealth had seen a seven-day case increase of 36,133 cases, … more

11/25/20

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