HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County joined thousands of other counties across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17. National Rural Health Day showcases the … more

Neversink fox tests positive for rabies GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Sullivan County Public Health is advising the public to stay away from wild animals and be aware of surroundings while camping, … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — The 61st dove on the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail took flight on Monday, November 21, and alighted behind the Eagle Valley Realty building in Narrowsburg. Painted by … more

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) has partnered with the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire to provide a new course for teenagers. With the aim of generating … more

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature heard a proposal at its November 17 full board meeting to address an approaching trash problem. The discussion about trash was “a … more

SUNBURY, PA —  On November 23, Weis Markets said it has issued a recall for 108 containers of Weis Quality Sea Salt Caramel Ripple Ice Cream (48-ounce containers), since the product could … more

Sullivan County DA Meagan Galligan announced that Ralph Sparks, 55, of Liberty, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree by a jury’s verdict rendered before the Sullivan County Court on November 17, 2022. more

LIBERTY, NY — On November 17, at approximately 11:50 a.m. the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Key Bank located on South Main Street in the … more

I am writing this letter on behalf of Mr. Marc Anthony. I have known Mr. Anthony since 1985, when I first met him as a co-worker at a local livery on the Delaware River. From the day I met Mr. Anthony, 37 years ago, I’ve appreciated and admired his candor, strong work ethic and integrity, sense of humor, reliability and trustworthiness. more

“Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen classic about five sisters out to nab husbands… the better to produce an heir to save the family farm.” more

We, the Couponeers, are disappointed, as will be the U.S. Navy and Marine families to whom we send coupons this holiday season. more

This holiday season, you should “shop small” on Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 26. more

With this week’s paper, we begin a six-week exploration of joy. It seemed fitting that given the current state of national and global news, we concentrate on finding stories of resilience. That we explore the path from pain and separation to interconnection and—if we are lucky and diligent—joy. more

Kathleen “Kathy” Mohrmann, 77, of Harleysville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Mohrmann. They celebrated 58 years of marriage in February. more

Joseph Maurizzio Jr. (Joey Jr.) of Narrowsburg, NY, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was 80 years old. more

Barbara Boogertman, 55, of Hawley, PA, passed away November 16, 2022 at home. Barbara was born October 13, 1967 in Paterson, NJ. Calling hours will be Saturday, November 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Hawley United Methodist Church, 315 Church St. in Hawley, followed by the funeral service at 12 noon. Barbara’s family will be planning a celebration of life in spring 2023, pursuant to her wishes. more

This season of Thanksgiving offers us a welcome opportunity to reflect upon the cornucopia of advantages of life in America, which we enjoy and share with others.   It is sometimes easy to … more

Setbacks can become comebacks ONLINE — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library presents an online program by Diane Lang titled “Turning a Setback into a Comeback,” at 6 p.m. … more

When my mother was about to embark on an experience that made her nervous, she’d say, “I’m going with my friends, Fear and Trepidation.” Along with another pal, … more

I was driving through our local mountains a few days ago, during the peak of fall foliage. The way the sunlight flickered through the vibrantly colored leaves reminded me of just how much I love this … more