In the U.S. today, the penny as we know it costs 1.8 cents to produce. Due to inflation, it is generally thought of as an expensive burden by merchants, banks, mints and … more

Last Wednesday evening I, as well as many other town Republican committee members, attended the nominating convention of Sullivan County’s Republican Party. more

A Town of Delaware man was arrested on Thursday, February 16 after he allegedly pointed a pistol at his neighbors and a building inspector. more

Sign the [Catskill Mountainkeeper] petition telling President Biden and United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to keep “bomb trains” carrying highly explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG) out of our communities.  more

The mainstream press typically espouses and aspires to balanced and objective journalism. The fact that none of us has “God’s eye” and thus could never actually claim to know the exact and objective truth seemingly runs counter to any such professed goal. more

Yes, we were forewarned about the storm that “chilled” the Catskills earlier this month. No rain was expected. So we’d see nothing like what engulfed Buffalo in December. That ghostliness was not only from the icy, white shroud covering everything. There were also the deaths of citizens who ventured outside, or who simply couldn’t get back home.  more

Movie theater. Lights off, screen dark. Surround sound rises.  more

Randy G. Fritz, 62, of Honesdale, PA, passed away February 13, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton, PA. Randy was born November 5, 1960 in Honesdale. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of his family. more

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. The weather has been playing with us again—these warm temperatures and cool nights make us think spring! I for one am ready to get back in the garden. more

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A recent statistic from the Trust for America’s Health, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit, stated, “The United States spends an estimated $3.6 trillion annually on health; less than 3 percent of that spending is directed toward public health and prevention.”  more

Winter is a good time to go birding, even if you would think it’s not. more

As an angler more than a student while at the University of Montana, I was always looking for a new adventure. So when my friend Ed told me that steelheads were in the Salmon River, my ears perked up. more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “Orange was Audra’s favorite color, so we wanted to bring a lot of sunshine, keep everybody happy,” said Barb Smith, chairperson of the newly launched Audra Sipple-Spath Scholarship Fund. more

“Pizza is not a dinner food,” my father, Jack I. Simons, decreed. “Pizza is a snack!” As anyone who knew my father can tell you, he was an honorable man—and one of … more

The meaning of the above phrase is fairly clear. It pairs nicely (IMHO) with “Two heads are better than one,” and “It takes a village.” In the past week alone, I’ve … more

POCONO SUMMIT, PA — The ultimate children’s creative problem-solving competition is back on Saturday, February 25. It’s open to the public, and there’s no charge to … more

Jazz musician Ronny Whyte returns to the Columns Museum MILFORD, PA — The Ronny Whyte Quartet will perform in the Foundation Room of the Columns Museum on Saturday, February 25 at 4 p.m. … more

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Homestead School is a Montessori-based school with campuses located in Glen Spey and Hurleyville. It offers “children ages 3 years to 18 years (Pre-K through 12th … more

I like corn. It’s about as American a staple as I can think of when it comes to U.S.-produced food. With as much sweet corn as we go through each summer, it’s something we always have an … more

When the raw food movement gained popularity a couple of decades ago, I was not sold. Who finds comfort in the midst of a bitter-cold winter eating uncooked kale? We had a friend who plunged … more