MONTICELLO, NY — To appreciate 2020’s allure for local voters, all you need is this number: 70.6 percent. That’s the turnout this year in Sullivan County. It’s … more

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, NYSEG and AAA New York State are partnering together during National Distracted Driving Awareness … more

MONTICELLO, NY — Rain poured down and the temperature dropped, too. Cars lined North Street, lights on and engines running as their drivers hurried into the county government center to vote … more

MONTICELLO, NY — Plans for a new park in Callicoon have hit a roadblock. A property purchase by the county that would have laid the groundwork for the new park in Callicoon was halted at … more

Roscoe nursing home not closing ROSCOE, NY — We’ll just say it again: the Roscoe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is not closing, per a letter to families from director Joy … more

MONTICELLO, NY — So, someone puts up a million-dollar house and settles into the peace of the country. But then the house next door gets turned into a short-term rental (STRs) with parties … more

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputy Markus Pratti’s August 17 mission was straightforward. Deliver the COVID-19 samples from the Sullivan County Jail to the lab in … more

House explosion near Hawley PAUPACK TWP, PA — Last Sunday around 6:20 a.m., Lakeville Fire Department and others responded to a house explosion in Paupack Township. One victim was located … more

MONTICELLO, NY — On Friday, September 11, firefighters, loved ones and onlookers gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on New … more

Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited Nelly’s Sports Bar at 456 Broadway on Saturday, August 15 or Ahava Medical & Rehabilitation Urgent Care Center at 25 Carrier Street in Liberty on  Aug. 19, 20, 21 or 23  that they may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and to contact Public Health Services at 845/292-5910. more

Rabies clinic  LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County Public Health Services is sponsoring a free rabies clinic at the Town of Liberty’s Hanofee Park on Thursday, August 27. Between 4 and … more

MONTICELLO, NY — August 20 was a busy day for the Sullivan County Legislature. It held a public executive committee meeting, two public hearings, a general session meeting and an executive … more

ELDRED, NY — About 50 people gathered outside of the Highland Town Hall on Thursday evening, August 20. They brought signs to show their support for Stickett Inn proprietors John Pizzolato and … more

MONTICELLO, NY — As the U.S. added 1.8 million jobs in July, Sullivan County has seen some glimmers of light too. “There’s hiring going on,” said Laura Quigley, county … more

Jurors selected for fatal crash case MONTICELLO, NY — Acting District Attorney Meagan Galligan announced at a recent press conference that 23 jurors have been chosen to hear a case about … more

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MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Monticello man. Peter Mitro, age 67, was last seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately … more

Court case against local fire companies dismissed KINGSTON, NY — A Third Judicial District Supreme Court Justice has dismissed a case against four fire companies—Liberty Fire District, … more

TOWN OF THOMPSON, NY —Monticello firefighters responded at 1:22 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at 100 East Broadway in the Town of Thompson. Sullivan County 911 received numerous calls … more

NYS announces SNAP recipients to receive additional $100 million in food assistance NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced more … more