Info session for CleanPath NY

ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold in-person public information forums and public statement hearings on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 , regarding …

Environmental Impact Statement required for FIMFO

ELDRED, NY — In a split vote, 3-2 with chairman Norm Sutherland casting the deciding vote, the Highland Town Board moved to order an Environmental Impact Statement for Camp FIMFO. The …

New York News

Emerging emergency coordinator

SWAN LAKE, NY — Joe Mall understands that, as Sullivan County Public Safety Commissioner Scott Schulte says, “he’s got big shoes to fill.” What Mall may or may not know, …

Job Corps lends a hand

CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Depot’s loading dock is well known as a stage for community events held by the Callicoon Business Association (CBA). Currently undergoing extensive repairs, …

Bold Gold Media is a winner

MONTICELLO, NY — Bold Gold Media was recognized by the New York State Broadcasters Association with four Serving New York Awards. The annual Serving New York Awards recognize the community …

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Pennsylvania News

Plans to ramp up PFAS monitoring

HARRISBURG, PA — Following a joint United States Geological Survey and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) study that revealed PFAS are in surface water across the state, …

Honesdale synagogue bomb threat

HONESDALE, PA — Responding to a generalized regional bomb threat, the Honesdale Borough Police checked the synagogue of Congregation Beth Israel on September 18, the third full day of …

House Democrats regain thin majority

HARRISBURG, PA — After two months of an evenly divided Pennsylvania House, a special election in Allegheny County has once again given Democrats a slight edge, 102-101. Last week, …

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Molinaro’s staff to hold mobile office hours in Sullivan County

Nationwide emergency test coming October 4

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Around the Area

Radio Catskill nets five Excellence in Broadcasting awards

LIBERTY, NY — WJFF Radio Catskill collected five awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) at the 57th annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting ceremony in Binghamton, …

Band camp bus overturned

WAWAYANDA, NY — On September 21, a little after 1 p.m., a bus crashed while passing through Orange County on Interstate 84. The bus carried 40 students from Farmingdale High School, headed to …

Lots to do in October

Hello October! Bring on all the Halloween and fall festivities! We are looking forward to participating in all the local community events and can’t wait to see all the costumes. There really is …

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The crime of the century

MONTICELLO, NY — One of the most infamous crimes in the history of Monticello, the Town Of Thompson and Sullivan County took place 100 years ago at 3 a.m. on September 6, 1923. Veteran …

State agriculture department seeks input

NEW YORK— The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from stakeholders that will help the department shape …

Narrowsburg in a festive mood

NARROWSBURG, NY — Despite the rain, Main Street was buzzing with activity during the ninth annual Honey Bee Fest on September 23. Joan Santo, pictured here, one of the founders of the festival, …

Celebrating a healthier generation

BETHEL, NY— On September 21, just before the weekend rain rolled in, Sullivan 180, a nonprofit dedicated to improving health in Sullivan County, hosted its third annual Empowering a Healthier …

Fosterdale project gets first hearing

FOSTERDALE, NY — A project for a gas station and retail space at the Fosterdale four corners had its first public hearing the evening of August 31. The Cochecton Planning Board …

How to help the opioid crisis

MONTICELLO, NY — The fight against the opioid crisis requires participation from a wide range of community groups. Rep. Marc Molinaro recently held a roundtable with groups across …

Ancient history

NARROWSBURG, NY — The discovery of an ancient fossil and the celebration of the 35th annual river valley awards were highlights of the September 7 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council …

Jammin’ in Jeff

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — If you walked around during this year’s annual Jeff Jamboree, all you heard folks saying was “It’s a perfect day for a parade!” The popular …

Get ready for election season

PENNSYLVANIA — Election Day, November 7, will be here before we know it. At stake this year is the future makeup of the PA Supreme Court, the Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court. These …

Debt burden

NORTH BRANCH, NY — All Elinor D’Andrea, 78, wanted to know was how much she owed on her loan. But the answer to that revealed the troubling side of loans—even federal …

Paying for pollution

Reprinted from Delaware Currents, online at www.delawarecurrents.org DELHI, NY — A food-products manufacturer with a plant in Delhi has agreed to a nearly $3 million settlement with …

The wheels on the bus

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The shopping bus for seniors is now running to Monticello five days a week. Transportation, said Office for the Aging (OFA) director Lise-Anne Deoul, “is …

Ateres passes first hurdle

THOMPSON AND FALLSBURG, NY — A petition for a new village in the Towns of Fallsburg and Thompson has complied with the requirements of New York State law, according to a joint statement from …

Wayne Memorial Hospital eyes first step into Susquehanna County

HONESDALE, PA — As it weathers a trying financial period, Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) has taken a first step to officially expand into Susquehanna County, while it also takes a step back from …

SCVFA’s 94th parade pays tribute to local heroes

ROSCOE, NY — On September 9, the quiet little town of Roscoe, known as “Trout Town, USA” for its fabulous fishing in the sparking clear waters of the Catskills, turned into …

Patriot Day ceremony in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County will once again host a solemn observance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our country. The county will hold the ceremony Monday, September 11, at 8:30 …

Arrest made in threat against Eldred School

ELDRED, NY — On Sunday, September 3, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a threat being made via Instagram against the Eldred Junior and Senior High School …

Workforce Alliance presents the fall job fair - your gateway to career success!

HONESDALE, PA — Workforce Alliance is thrilled to invite all members of the community to the highly anticipated Fall Job Fair on September 14, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be hosted at …