With Flag Day (June 14) just past, I was reminded of a rather embarrassing incident in my life. In 1968, I was a young sailor on my first ship in the Navy. I was standing the 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. watch, … more

Tell me who paid me! Tom Cawley should be ashamed of himself. His opinion diatribe [June 8] displays why he is unfit to be the District Attorney of Sullivan County. To call Ken Walter, a … more

MONTICELLO, NY — June 18, 1865. A day in history that was kept quiet for so long. We didn’t learn about it in history class. It wasn’t talked about on the news. I thought I was … more

Spring into early summer is the time when you might hear the most bird calls and see the most activity in fields and forests across the region. Animals are engaged in courtship and breeding; … more

Juneteenth is coming up on Monday, June 19. Wondering why we celebrate Juneteenth on this date? I’ll share the history behind this important holiday. The Juneteenth holiday came about from … more

According to the historical record, the parachute dry fly was likely invented sometime in the 1920s. That same record also indicated that the pattern was first patented in the U.S. and England by … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “They all had the same goal, to be the best possible ballplayer on the team,” said varsity softball coach Anthony Durkin. He was talking about his squad … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — Mention “George Orwell,” and your thoughts most likely lean toward a dystopian universe, with “1984” and “Animal Farm” on the tip of your … more

MONTICELLO, NY – The NYS Office for the Aging will celebrate Older New Yorkers’ Day on Friday, November 3, 2023, and Sullivan County has an opportunity to include up to two local … more

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County encourages its citizens to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 by viewing and sharing information about the signs and forms of elder abuse, how to … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY – The Sullivan West Central School District held its last two regular monthly Board of Education (BOE) meetings on April 18 and May 17. April meeting The Sullivan … more

MONTICELLO, NY — With local elections on the horizon toward the end of the year, a select few Sullivan County races will have their candidates chosen through the primaries.  New York … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — When Coach Bob Bunnell thinks about the Narrowsburg Flats Ballfield, it is with nostalgia. That’s fitting, since he spent years, decades ago, creating and coaching … more

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — The river valley, and much of the tri-state area got a crash course on the interconnected earth systems during the week of June 5. Smoke from the wildfires burning … more

Stray cat tests positive for rabies in South Fallsburg SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a stray cat euthanized in the South … more

HONESDALE, PA — The Great Wall of Honesdale is back for 2023, and features the work of 12 artists. The theme was “Home is—” The artists are Amy Smith of … more

MILANVILLE, PA — A project to repair or replace the historic Skinners Falls Bridge has taken another step with the release of a report saying the bridge can be preserved.  The … more

On Monday, June 12 at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to a 911 call for a domestic disturbance at a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Liberty. The caller reported that an individual known to her was on her back porch and had pointed a firearm at her. Upon arrival on the scene, a male was observed fleeing from the residence's rear. more

HONESDALE, PA —  The Wayne County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, will celebrate the nation’s most enduring symbol—the American … more

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The 2023 class of Sullivan 180 Interns have begun their work to care for gardens and other public spaces in communities throughout Sullivan County. From small planters and … more