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Jeffrey Lefcourt, owner of Bethel Motor Speedway, prepares to go racing in his signature Legends car #14.

NASCAR shifts into ‘Top Gear’ in Sullivan County

BETHEL, NY — While 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Aquarian Exposition, commonly known as the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, it also chronicles the advent of NASCAR- sanctioned … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/14/19

Flaming Ride. A frame-off restoration of a 1967 Chevy Super Sport 396/325 by Jim Prousalis drew a lot of attention.

Steeds of steel

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — On Sunday, August 4, Callicoon presented its Sixth Annual Car Show on the grounds of the town’s Veteran’s Memorial.The event showcased 88 registered cars that … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/14/19

Bulleye! Curt Rickard of Rickard Enterprises scores three-points with a perfect pitch in the axe-throwing contest.

Making the chips fly

HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, August 3, the Wayne County Fair, now in its 157th season, presented the 36th Annual Woodsmen’s Competition in center court as an exhibition before the … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/7/19

Red, white & blue. The driver of demo car #68 moments after winning a heat.

Adrenaline junkers

HONESDALE, PA — The grand stand was sold out for the ever-popular demolition derby on Friday night, August 2 during the 157th Annual Wayne County Fair, co-sponsored by the Wayne County … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/7/19

Gearing up. Legend cars line up to go out on the quarter-mile asphalt track.

High-octane racing at Bethel Motor Speedway

BETHEL, NY — On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Aquarian Exposition, it may be hard to believe that some things in the western part of Sullivan County have been around longer than the … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/31/19

Gearing up. Nicole Winglovitz before finishing 35th in the 5K walk at 53:52.30.

21st Annual Delaware Youth Center River Run

CALLICOON, NY — Man, I don’t see how these folks can do it. On Sunday, July 21, the Delaware Youth Center held their 21st Annual River Run along River Road, which runs beside the banks … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/24/19

Dual legends. Roscoe’s legendary athletic director and coach Fred Ahart, left, and coach Ron Bauer have more than 100-years of coaching experience between them.

Legends of Section IX: Coach Ron Bauer

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — For Ron Bauer, Sullivan West’s veteran track and football coach, home is where the heart is.In 1960, he graduated from Delaware Valley Central School. After getting … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/10/19

Class of 2019 ‘Home of the Bulldogs’ graduates

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Saturday morning, June 29, Sullivan West Central School held its annual rite of passage as the local high school honored the graduating Class of 2019. Before the … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/8/19

A notable award. Erik McBride received the 2018-2019 Milt Gaebel Award, presented by varsity baseball coach Bill Kirk.

We are the champions: Honoring Sullivan West’s athletes

According to ancient Greek lore, in the 23rd book of Homer’s “Iliad,” Achilles organized funeral games to be held in honor of his friend Patrokios, who was slain during the Trojan War. more

By TED WADDELL | 7/3/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Grappler&rsquo;s glory. Senior wrestler Nicholas Curreri was awarded Liberty High School&rsquo;s 2019 Goodstein Perseverance Award by John Lennon, the Indian&rsquo;s veteran wrestling coach. To the left is Eldred&rsquo;s wrestling coach Joshua Potter, who earlier awarded Curreri the MVP award. Eldred, Liberty and Sullivan West compete as a combined&nbsp;

Hail the Heroes

ELDRED, NY —History recounts the gladiator games of the ancient Roman republic and empire that lasted a millennium; high schools recognize the accomplishments of their scholar athletes every … more

TED WADDELL | 6/19/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Victory is sweet indeed. John Poplawski took gold in the boy&rsquo;s pentathlon, narrowly edging second place finisher Swabik, who posted 4:22.32 in the 1500m.

The rise and fall of Icarus

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Sometimes you can get too close to the sun. Never look back, someone may be gaining on you. John Swabik of Clymer-Sherman-Panama has the lead, nearing the finish line of … more

TED WADDELL | 6/12/19

Rain delays one day, advanced placements next at section IX state qualifiers in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NY — And then it poured. Thursday, May 30 started out with the threat of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon of the opening day of the 2019 New York State Public High School … more

TED WADDELL | 6/5/19

TRR photo by Ted Waddell Sam Becker in action on May 8, as she won four events in the track and field dual meet against John S. Burke. &nbsp;

Sullivan West’s Sam Becker posts four victories at Section IX finals

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Last year it was Mike Mullally, as he proved virtually indomitable in track, racking up medal after medal in Section IX and NYS track events: 55-meter hurdles, 110- and … more

TED WADDELL | 5/29/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell You&rsquo;re out! Sullivan West&rsquo;s Kyle Reimer gets the out at second, as the ump makes the call.

Bears bomb Bulldogs 11-0

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — There are good days, and, on the flip side of the coin, there are lousy days. To the victors go the spoils: Tri-Valley’s ace pitcher Jacob Yager Monday, May 20 … more

TED WADDELL | 5/29/19

Sullivan West Senior Thinclads honored

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY —Taking a momentary break in the fast-paced action on the field during the 15th Annual Donna Deppa Invitational, Sullivan West High School honored their senior track and … more

TED WADDELL | 5/22/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Although few in number, the Chapel Field girls placed in two events: 3rd, 4th 800; 3rd, 4th 1,500.

Thinclads compete in 2019 Donna Deppa Invitational

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — On Wednesday afternoon, May 15, Sullivan West hosted the 15th annual Donna Deppa Invitational track and field meet in honor of a beloved teacher’s aide who passed … more

TED WADDELL | 5/22/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Running in the wind. Sullivan West&rsquo;s Olivia Sargeant

Go get 'em, girls!

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — On Wednesday, May 8, the Sullivan West’s girls’ track and field team garnered their fifth consecutive Division 4 title by defeating John S. Burke with a final … more

TED WADDELL | 5/15/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Perfect form. Sullivan West&rsquo;s Kristen LeBron won the 400m hurdles with a leopard-like time of 82.9.

Keep on trackin’

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Sullivan West celebrated May Day 2019 with a triple dual track and field meet on Wednesday, hosting a ‘triple header’ between the home team Bulldogs thinclads … more

TED WADDELL | 5/8/19

TRR photos by Ted Waddell Strike zone. Sullivan West&rsquo;s Ryan Sayers at bat, while home-plate ump Phil Fanning and Bears catcher Jonathan Schmidt anchor the plate. &nbsp;

Of chatter and soggy cleats

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Some days, you skin the bear. Other days, the bear eats your lunch. Bill Kirk, Sullivan West’s varsity baseball coach, nailed it, when he summed up the Bulldogs 6-2 … more

TED WADDELL | 5/1/19

Eagles edge Bulldogs in 1st round

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — On Saturday, April 13, Sullivan West presented their first-ever combined baseball and softball tournament. The home team Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted teams from … more

TED WADDELL | 4/24/19

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