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The new officers of the Wayne chapter of the DAR are Barbara Braton Gropper, left; Eloise Fasshauer; Charlene Edgerton; Doreen Benson; Carol Cipriano; Nichole Lorusso-Heiser and Ruth Frech. ..

New officers at the DAR, music in Monticello and more

DAR inducts officers HONESDALE, PA — On June 21, the Wayne chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) inducted new officers for a three-year term.The chapter draws members … more

6/30/22

Sophomore Josh Lake and junior Dale McConnell wash and prepare an airplane for paint.

The Dime Bank donates $50k to WCCF

HONESDALE, PA — The Dime Bank has donated $50,000 to the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) for a multitude of essential school programs. The donation was made through the PA … more

6/28/22

Experienced and beginner gardeners are invited to join the Tusten Heritage Community Garden.

Gardening with Tusten Heritage, a little library and more

Growing strong at the Tusten Heritage Community Garden NARROWSBURG, NY — Experienced and beginning gardeners alike are invited to join the Tusten Heritage Community Garden.Raised beds of … more

6/27/22

Jill Weyer, deputy commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Planning, Community Development and Real Property, provided updates on the Community Development Block Grant project that department administered.

Public hearings for pass-through grants

MONTICELLO, NY — Even when the federal government is spending money, that money comes in some fractional way from the pocketbooks of individual people. The Community Development Block Grant … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/21/22

A detail from the new mural at Honesdale's Park Street Complex.

A new mural in Honesdale [Photo gallery]

HONESDALE, PA — A new mural at the old underpass at Honesdale's Park Street Complex celebrates the idea of freedom and the diverse people who sought it in Wayne County. The mural is a spectrum. … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/21/22

Portraits of former slave Rose and Wayne resident Joe Lobdell highlight the diversity of the county.

‘An incredible effort’

HONESDALE, PA — “These ideas are truth, and the truth is ours.” Mayor Derek Williams was speaking to a crowd at the old underpass at Honesdale’s Park Street Complex last … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/21/22

Hard-working members of Sullivan 180 take their bows. From left, Amanda Langseder, executive director; Elise Yamen, admintrative sssistant: Tuwanda Martin, health equity outreach coordinator; Lindsay Wheat, outreach coordinator; Samantha Mango, marketing & communications nanager; Cortney Larson, healthier generation coordinator and Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, director of health & wellness.

Having fun and being healthy

BETHEL, NY — On the evening of Tuesday, June 7, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts event gallery hosted Sullivan 180’s Empowering … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 6/15/22

Wayne County Dairy Princess Elektra Kehagias and Dairy Miss Zoey Tyler welcomed Adelin Hendrickson, the first baby born in June, National Dairy Month. Pictured are Kevin Hendrickson, left; Zoey Tyler; Katelin Dennis, holding Adelin; and Elektra Kehagias...

First baby in June, VetStock marks 10 years and more

VetStock celebrates 10 years PIKE COUNTY, PA — It’s been a decade since VetStock first began its mission to empower, enrich and improve the lives of veterans and their … more

6/8/22

The Jeffersonville JEMS will host Al Russo, a Frank Sinatra tribute singer, accompanied by keyboardist Bill Gulino. ..

A tractor parade, ten-minute plays and more

Celebrate agriculture at the Tractor Parade CALLICOON, NY — The 26th annual Callicoon Tractor Parade rumbles down Lower Main Street starting at 12 noon on Sunday, June 12.Tractors antique … more

6/8/22

Chaim Teller, one of the children kidnapped by the Lev Tahor members convicted.

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping and more

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping WHITE PLAINS, NY — Mordechay Malka and Matityau Malka were convicted in White Plains federal court of kidnapping following a three-week jury … more

6/7/22

Comprehensive plans can bring a community together behind a single shared vision—like the vision of a walkable Narrowsburg laid out in this Town of Tusten map. Tusten’s comprehensive plan includes a number of proposals to improve biking, hiking, walking and waterfront access opportunities, a category of improvements that 49.38 percent of respondents prioritized in Tusten’s community survey—the highest percentage for any category.

Foundations: comprehending comprehensive plans

“Foundations” is a monthly series examining the fundamentals of local government, talking about how government works and how it impacts people’s lives at the local level. This week, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/1/22

Weeping cherry trees and memorial plaques were dedicated to the memory of two of Eldred School District’s finest, Coach Christopher Gonzalez and educator Josh Glantz. ..

Eldred honors valued community members lost

Under a brilliant sky and gentle breeze, and amid tears, smiles and laughter, the Eldred School District community came together to honor two valuable members who left us much too soon. more

By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE | 6/1/22

“My story of survival began at Wayne Memorial,” said Phil Dux. He's a stroke survivor and credits care at Wayne Memorial and the stroke support group with his quality of life today.

Help available after a stroke, and more

After a stroke, help is available HONESDALE, PA — Phil Dux, 62, survived a hemorrhagic stroke in 2013, even after a week in a medically induced coma. But the Hawley resident found recovery … more

5/28/22

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

After a stroke, recovery and hope

HONESDALE, PA — Larry Resti, 69, never paid much attention to risk factors for stroke until he had one in February of 2020. In fact, in addition to being a heavy smoker with high blood … more

5/18/22

Busy with school events in May

Busy, busy, busy! Every May, it seems like suddenly there are dozens of school events you need to attend, plus field trips, sporting events and more. We are on the go most days, but the beautiful … more

By JENN POWELL | 5/18/22

Cutting off public comment, more

Private benefit amid public squalor I write in response to Betty Sutliff’s “My View” about fracking in the Delaware River Basin. She argues that Pennsylvania’s … more

5/11/22

Help a Manor dance studio, apply for a scholarship and more

We finally made it to May. The snow is gone, the days are longer, and now is the perfect time to spend the days outside. Minus the mayflies! Here are a few new happenings taking place in the … more

By JENN POWELL | 5/4/22

There's a new bench at Wayne Memorial, courtesy of the Odd Fellows. Sitting: Nadine Hagger, left; Jessica Kilmer. Standing: Mike Kinzinger, left; Tim Huber; Andrew Kilmer; Doug Buchinski; Jim Pettinato; Paul Lautenschlager; James Lautenschlager and Dennis Buchinski...

Tell Sullivan County about your health and more

Sullivan folks: talk about your health SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — How are you doing, health-wise?Sullivan County Public Health is conducting a community health survey from now through May, and … more

5/4/22

$Texas Barnett Shale gas drilling (fracking) rig near Alvarado, Texas, just off of state highway 67.$

Fracking research released and more

Money available to help youth MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve children and youth within Sullivan County. … more

5/3/22

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