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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

SUNY Sullivan's Kite Festival is back. Everyone is invited to a free event resplendent with kites, food and family fun.

Go fly a kite and more

Go fly a kite at SUNY Sullivan LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — It’s been 30 years of kite-related fun. And after a pandemic-related hiatus, the Kite Festival is back.This year, the … more

5/5/22

Beyond the awards that Christine Martin, left, Laurie Stuart and Liam Mayo display here, the NYPA Spring Convention held the message that local community newspapers are essential to our democracy and an informed public. The paper also took first place in Best News Series for its indepth Foie Gras story by Helen Demerest.

Kudos all around

SARATOGA SPRING, NY — The strength and quality of the area newspapers was on display at the New York Press Association’s annual spring convention. There 187 journalists from 43 … more

By LAURIE STUART | 5/3/22

Sullivan DA Galligan announces life sentences for duo convicted of Swan Lake double homicide

Chasity Cutway, 38, and David Host, 33, of Walden, were sentenced on Friday, April 29 to lifetime prison terms for the January 13, 2021, slayings of Derek and Glenn Travis in Swan Lake. more

5/1/22

A stamp was issued in 1970 to honor author Edgar Lee Masters as Spoon River Anthology was being banned in his home town.

'That Which Makes Us Stronger' and more

Celebrating ‘That Which Makes Us Stronger’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas and overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another a … more

4/28/22

Assistant chief of the Florida (NY) Fire Department and co-presenter from the Professional Brotherhood, Tom Andryshak joined the fire services as a junior firefighter in 2004.

‘You’ve got to keep ‘em busy’

SWAN LAKE, NY — The big news in the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire during the past few months is the recent announcement of a $250,000 grant. In published reports from January 2022, the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Chris Ramirez, a documentary photographer/cinematographer, was hired by New York State Sen. Mike Martucci to create promotional material for the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. The mission: to attract volunteers to the local fire service.

Showing ‘The Way Forward’

WURTSBORO, NY — The numbers of folks volunteering for community service are shrinking nationwide. So in the early spring of 2021, the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire established the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Clean, green schools and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region April 28 to May 4 more

4/26/22

A photo show at Bear Mountain Inn, curated by the Ten Mile River Scout Museum, featured images from the Kanohwahke Scout camps at Bear Mountain State Park. New York City Scouts attended summer camp there before Ten Mile River opened in 1928...

Scout museum hosts photo show and more

Scout museum hosts photo show BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY — Before Narrowsburg’s famed Ten Mile River Scout camp opened, there were the Kanohwahke Scout camps. Nearly 75 people at the Bear … more

4/20/22

The patrol activities of Town of Highland Constable Chief Mike Walton, left, and constables Marc Anthony, Scott VanTuyl, Stephen Milisauskis and John Arias are temporarily suspended. This photo was on the occasion of commemorating Anthony's 30 years of service to the town on December 10, 2019.

Highland suspends constable operations

ELDRED, NY — The business of the Town of Highland town board was routine until the board came out of its end-of-meeting executive session and suspended its constables “as a whole.” … more

By LAURIE STUART | 4/14/22

The Town of Thompson has been awarded $10,000 in Sullivan County Plans & Progress funding to create public access to the Neversink River near Bridgeville.

Public works

SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Legislature approved $54,100 in the first round of the Plans & Progress program. A second round of funding, with $45,900 available, will be awarded. … more

4/13/22

Video surveillance at the M&T Bank in Monticello during a bank robbery on Friday, April 8.

Robbery at the M&T Bank

On Friday, April 8, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a robbery at the M&T Bank located at 4446 State Route 42 in Monticello. more

4/10/22

A sneak preview of the new Woodstock exhibit at Bethel Woods.

Back to back: Bethel Woods

It’s been a while. With the exception of driving through the holiday lights experience and a quick trip to the carved pumpkin display, I’ve spent virtually no time at Bethel Woods Center … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/6/22

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