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140 Years Ago - 1886
Mongaup Valley – A few small flocks of wild pigeons have put in their appearance. They are the first seen here in several years.
The canal opened for navigation April …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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4/7/26
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Episode four of the Ken Burns documentary, “The American Revolution” is entitled “Conquer by a Drawn Game.” It covers a lot of territory, but quite a bit of the action transpires in upstate …
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John Conway
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4/3/26
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What if I was offered a deal like this? Would I have hesitated?
Here it is – Instead of paying rent, my daughter’s best friend, Vickie, would cook, food shop, clean my house, do …
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June Donohue
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4/3/26
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Healthier Generation Senior Program Manager, Sullivan 180
The Maple Oat Breakfast Cookie offers a simple, satisfying alternative to traditional sweet breakfast options. Made with whole grain …
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Submitted by Christy TerBush
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4/3/26
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As we turn the calendar to April, we still cannot plant the garden or flowerbed yet, but there is still work to be done. Ask any engineer, you cannot build a sturdy building without a good …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/3/26
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Spring is in the air, though it still arrives with the occasional reminder of winter. This in-between season always brings a sense of anticipation, especially with Spring Break around the corner. …
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Jenn Powell
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3/31/26
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You may have noticed that my March 17 online column, Spring, Shovels and George Harrison , began rather mysteriously with the words: “The Tracy Files.” I certainly noticed. Immediately—in the …
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Ramona Jan
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3/31/26
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Birthday wishes to Hailey Hiatt, Alma Krasniqi, Courtney Cordenas, Amanda Motl, Jake Gold, Dylan Herfield, Tom Stratton, Caleb Zedek, Josh Murphy, Kay Bogdan, Sara Halprin, Parker Raynor, Marvin …
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Suzanne White
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3/31/26
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I’m delighted that finally all the snow piles are gone, and the red-winged blackbirds and robins are now romping around my backyard. I guess I can now reliably relocate my red snow shovel back into …
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Paula Campbell
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3/31/26
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March heads out like a lamb as we brace for all the silly April Fools pranks ahead as well as some of the most solemn holy days of Passover, Ramadan, Good Friday, and Easter to follow. And, …
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Lori Orestano-James
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3/31/26
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130 Years Ago - 1896
March 27 will be a red letter night for Gustav Adolph Lodge No. 274. I.O.O.F., at Hortonville when a banquet for members, their families and guests will commemorate the 25th …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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3/31/26
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I walked into my doctor's office.
“Doctor,” I say, trying to raise my left arm above my head. “It hurts when I go like this.”
My doctor says, “Don't go like that.”
“But, …
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Barry Lewis
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3/27/26
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Congratulations to the Jeffersonville Fire Department for having another sold out delicious chicken BBQ last weekend! Personally, I think it was one of their best with big chicken halves! Thank you …
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Sue Bodenstein
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3/27/26
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She has been the subject of more books and articles than perhaps any other woman with ties to Sullivan County, and yet she never amassed a fortune, held political office or traveled to far off lands. …
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John Conway
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3/27/26
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Each week I am going to try to feature a ramp (wild leek) recipe in April to highlight this short but special season. I really enjoy making ramp and potato chowder each year, but last year I added …
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Claire Burns
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3/27/26
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So, the calendar says it's spring, big whoop. It's still pretty cold outside and we are not planting our gardens yet. Hopefully we won't have any more nights getting down into the teens as my crocus …
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Jim Boxberger
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3/27/26
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We all must combat worry and anxiety in the turbulent times we live in. We are surrounded by wars and rumors of war, violence and riots, political unrest, diverse natural disasters, health scares, …
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Diane Houghtaling
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3/27/26
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In Callicoon, we are lucky to have one of those small-town institutions that quietly does a lot for the community: the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Most of us simply …
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Ramona Jan
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3/26/26
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Birthday wishes to Matt McPhillips, Murray Bresky, Linda Browne, Art Charpentier, Jared Hart, Steven Wagner, Josh Cohen, Cole Crawford, Jaed Altman, Donald Castellow, Bill Rozar, Gerry Dietz, Karen …
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Suzanne White
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3/24/26
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And, just like that the meteorological Spring has begun with our hours of daylight expanding, and opportunities of events begin to fill our calendars.
Hop on over for a delightful breakfast …
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Lori Orestano-James
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3/24/26
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Warmer days, longer evenings, and the return of outdoor activities have us looking forward to gathering with family and friends for the holiday. Local organizations, schools, and businesses are …
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Jenn Powell
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3/24/26
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130 Years Ago - 1896
Miss Bertha Wilson held a rag bee on Wednesday of last week and in the evening she gave a grand social hop which was well attended in spite of snow and wind. There were 12 …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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3/24/26
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My husband, Jim, used to tease me when I was a credit manager for the company I worked for and had to approve orders. He said that because of my name, customers would think I was Irish and wouldn't …
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June Donohue
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3/20/26
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Happy Spring everyone! The weather starts to get warmer, our moods start to elevate, and different green veggies start to come into season, my personal favorite being ramps. It's all the more reason …
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Claire Burns
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3/20/26
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So, since last week we've had beautiful days and mornings with a dusting of snow on the ground. It's typical for this time of year, we get just enough nice days to get you all excited to get outside …
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Jim Boxberger
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3/20/26
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