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Pictured are Chandra Roberts, RN/inpatient services, left; Lisa Grecco, RN/home health and hospice; Jim Pettinato, RN-HP, MHS/director patient care services; Ashley Bantell, RN/staff development; Michele Churney, RN, MS/outpatient services; and Mary Beth Dastalfo, RN/New Beginnings co-coordinator.

WMCHC celebrates nurses week HONESDALE, PA — May 6 through 12 marks Nurses Week each year. Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) has released a … more

5/13/21

The Building Better Blox Initiative is working with Community ReBuilders, a program sponsored by Pattern for Progress, to transform distressed properties (dilapidated buildings and vacant lots) in Newburgh into newly constructed, efficient and affordable homes with repurposed shipping containers, similar to this provided example.

Lighting the fire under great ideas

There are great ideas floating around this area, and Community ReBuilders—a program offered through Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress—is giving them a solid foundation. Community … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 5/12/21

Compost Awareness Week, Everyday Hero award and more

DEC announces Compost Awareness Week NEW YORK — The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that Compost Awareness Week is May 2 to 8 to raise awareness … more

5/5/21

Wayne Woodlands Manor Employee of the Year 2020 Kathy Piorkowski, RN, is flanked by director of nursing Kelly Miller, RN, left, and Wayne Woodlands Administrator Michael Freund.

‘K-P’ is Wayne Woodlands Employee of the Year 2020 and more

What's going on in health, wellness and community April 1 to 7 more

3/31/21

Route 17 matters

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — They’ve only just begun the process, but turnout at an online public workshop held by New York State’s Department of Transportation (DOT) made one thing clear: … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/24/21

Volunteer members of the dive team practice their skills and strategy. Team members consist of those in the water and those on firmer ground.

Rescue team takes a dive

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — A frigid breeze blowing across Highland Lake on March 6 did not deter members of the Sullivan County Dive and Rescue Team from completing the on-ice portion of a multi-day … more

By SUSAN WADE | 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

Bob Lounsbury in his stables at Monticello Raceway.

Talking horses with Bob Lounsbury

MONTICELLO, NY — It all started with a lucky bet at Monticello Raceway more than half a century ago. On a recent wintery morning, Robert “Bob” Lounsbury sat down in his tack room … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/10/21

Relaxation is a state of mind. Bob Lounsbury takes a few minutes off from training harness horses in his office and tack room...

Portrait of a legendary horse trainer: Bob Lounsbury

MONTICELLO, NY — Robert “Bob” Lounsbury bought a $2 ticket at the Monticello Raceway—“the Mighty M”—as a teenager back in 1968. As Lady Luck was riding on … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/3/21

Portrait of a horseman: Jim Devaux

MONTICELLO, NY — Jimmy Devaux is one of the winningest harness drivers at Monticello Raceway; he was just 10 years old when the “Mighty M” opened up for business on June 27, … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/24/21

Kiwanis members Sheila Lashinsky, left, and Robert Green pictured with Miss Monticello Diner co-owner Dimitra Nikolados.

Paid internships available in Sullivan, Spectrum donating $5K to community and more

What's going on in your community February 18-24 more

2/18/21

Honesdale residents lose home in fire, Aldi partial building collapse

Monticello Aldi partial building collapse MONTICELLO, NY — Over the past weekend, the Aldi grocery store in Monticello closed due to a partial building collapse. A roof leak in the rear of … more

2/17/21

How to replace a missing social security card and more

Community news and updates February 4-6 more

2/4/21

A tale of two teachers

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY — This reporter’s wife is a retired teacher. When she anticipated a particularly challenging day, she’d remark: “I guess I’ll need my exploding … more

By GREGORY HATTON | 2/3/21

Levine has been tapped to serve in the Biden Administration.

Multiple bomb threats in Monticello and more

Multiple bomb threats made in Monticello MONTICELLO, NY — In the late morning of January 20, three separate bomb threats at the McDonald’s restaurant on Route 42 in Monticello, the … more

1/27/21

“The Finish.” A vintage postcard postmarked August 17, 1908 showing harness racing action at the Monticello Driving Park, of the Albert Van Dyke collection.

At the starting gate of harness racing history

MONTICELLO & LIBERTY, NY — A few decades before Monticello Raceway opened its gates on June 27, 1958, the sport of harness racing reined supreme in Sullivan County, NY. While memories … more

By TED WADDELL | 1/27/21 | 1 comment

And they’re off! Pictured is the start of the third race, a one-mile pace, with a purse of $5,600 at “The Mighty M” on January 12, 2021.

Harnessing horsepower at ‘The Mighty M’

MONTICELLO, NY — On Tuesday, January 12, Monticello Raceway presented a card of 11 one-mile races under an overcast sky. The local race track, nicknamed “The Mighty M,” opened on … more

By TED WADDELL | 1/20/21

Horse sense. Philip “Bo” Sowers Jr., pictured right, has been in the sport of harness racing since he was five years old. He was just named Monticello Raceway’s 2020 Trainer of the Year. He is pictured with his barn manager Steve Shorey and the horse, I Saw Red...

Down in the paddock

MONTICELLO, NY — More years ago than this sports scribbler will admit to, he covered numerous noteworthy events at Monticello Raceway. There were the famous “The Mighty M” … more

By TED WADDELL | 1/13/21

Settlers Hospitality donates food to Wayne County Human Services

'Winter coat drive benefits Family Promise' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community December 31 to January 6 more

12/30/20

Radioactive waste found in county trash, but don’t panic: It’s probably just medical waste

MONTICELLO, NY — I guess this is one of those stories where you can read the headline and you’re good to go. But yes, some radioactive waste was found in the trash at the … more

BY ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/16/20

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