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FREMONT CENTER, NY — This one’s for you, Jack. More than a few years ago, John “Jack” Niflot, a friend and co-conspirator in the world of words, loaned me his cherished … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/26/20 | 1 comment

Comparing notes. ACOT president Keith Majka, left, goes over the afternoon’s racing lineup with club trustee Robert Noll.

In the driver’s seat: Keith Majka and the gears of time

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Return with us now to the halcyon days of open-cockpit motorsports in America. That bygone era when racers competed wheel-to-wheel in what are now considered to be … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/12/20

Richard Belmonte of Meriden, CT is pictured at speed on Bethel Motor Speedway’s quarter-mile oval.

Memories of Thunder Road

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — On Sunday, July 12, Bethel Motor Speedway hosted a varied program of motorsports racing action on the local legendary quarter-mile asphalt oval. Members of the Atlantic … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/22/20

Exit lane. Michael Wiener, owner of Russell’s Garage in Loch Sheldrake, NY climbs out the rear window of his Ford Crown Victoria racecar, “Police.”

Around the track at Bethel Motor Speedway

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — NASCAR-sanctioned motorsports returned to our area in June with a series of practice sessions, followed by the official opening of the racing season at Bethel Motor … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/17/20

Back in time; past glories. Dan Dulin at the wheel of 358/Sportsman #5 at Bethel Motor Speedway on August 26, 2017, as he “plays though” the crowd.

In the driver's seat: Dan Dulin returns to racing

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — On October 9, 2018, racecar driver Dan Dulin’s life shifted gears dramatically; the professional landscaper of Par 5 Landscaping lost both arms after being … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/15/20

Contact tracing in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Now that the curve has been flattened, PA counties have moved into the green phase and many people have resumed living their lives as normal—most conversations about … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/8/20

Past glories. Monika Deckelman poses in her dad’s machine shop with her Soap Box Derby racer. Last year, she finished 10th in her division at the Soap Box Derby Nationals in Akron, OH.

In the driver’s seat: like father, like daughter

OBERNBERG, NY — Maybe it’s in the blood, or perhaps it resides in the genes. But whatever the case, 14-year-old Monika Deckelman is following her father’s passion for speed at … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/1/20

Marsha P. Johnson pickets Bellevue Hospital to protest the treatment of LGBTQ and those living on the street.

‘The Ecology of Aquatic Plants’ workshop and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community June 18 to 24 more

6/17/20

Grey Towers won't be opening this weekend and contact tracing signup

Grey Towers won’t open for Memorial Day Weekend MILFORD, PA — For the first time in more than 20 years, Grey Towers National Historic Site won’t be opening the mansion doors for … more

5/20/20

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