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If you grew up any time between the late ’60s and early 2000s, you probably had two constants in your young emotional universe: Santa Claus, and a man in a cardigan who spoke softly enough that …
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Ramona Jan
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12/16/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
Valentine Mages of Jeffersonville and Miss Libbie Yaun of Youngsville were married at Kenoza Lake on December 11. Miss Emma Royce Maltby of Kenoza Lake was married to James …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/16/25
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The early season snow has put a beautiful blanket on the ground that should last us all the way till spring. The light snow was easy to move until many areas picked up some rain. Not enough rain to …
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Jim Boxberger
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12/15/25
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My friend, Howard, who has a house in Callicoon Center as well as an apartment along the Hudson River in New York City has been very busy for the past few years caring for his parents. He had settled …
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June Donohue
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12/12/25
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When you think of Christmas, you often think cookies. I've grown up with some incredible bakers in my family. My Great Aunt Anne was known to make wedding cakes and Christmas cookies of all sorts, my …
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Claire Burns
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12/12/25
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The constant cold weather we have right now came in so fast that even I didn't get all my fall projects done. A few weeks back I purchased some fall bulbs to plant for spring and they are still …
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Jim Boxberger
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12/12/25
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The weather has certainly turned much colder very fast; it was 2 at my house Tuesday! If you are aware of anyone that may need some help to keep warm, the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance …
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Sue Bodenstein
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12/12/25
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Birthday wishes to Billy Crumley, Cornelius Alexy, Barbara Shawn, Jacy Moore, Christina Jackson, Faith Kolakowski, Barbara Reno, Lyndsey Peppino, Resa Wallach, JJ Pavese, Jodi Kurlander, Mark Moore, …
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Suzanne White
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12/9/25
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It began twenty-seven years ago in Maine, which was the home of a family-owned business called the Worchester Wreath Company. The employees and the owners had a wonderful tradition of donating a …
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Paula Campbell
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12/9/25
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The winter season, weather-wise, seems to creep along slowly, but with all that is going on, the days continue to fly by. Pull out your calendars now because there’s lots happening you won't …
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Lori Orestano-James
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12/9/25
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As we ease into December, we are getting ready for the holidays in all the best ways—twinkling lights going up, local events filling the calendar, and that familiar feeling of excitement …
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Jenn Powell
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12/9/25
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If you hang around long enough, you start to realize that history isn’t made in the spotlight; it’s made in the cramped backstage corners where teakettles hiss, hot plates wobble, and the …
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Ramona Jan
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12/9/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
W.H. Moulthrop of Kenoza Lake has constructed a hennery 15 x 50 feet — the largest in this section.
A syndicate of railroad men are looking over a proposed route …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/9/25
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The weather has been brutal and yet, there is plenty going to keep us warm during this holiday season.
The Sullivan County Holiday Concert Series in the Government Center Lobby is winding down. …
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Lori Orestano-James
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12/6/25
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I love the holiday season.
It’s the annoying traditions of the holiday season that I can do without.
Traditions that come back to me like bad fish.
I'm not talking about the …
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Barry Lewis
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12/5/25
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Sullivan 180 Director of Community Development & Communications
As we enter the Hanukkah and Christmas seasons, the warmth of shared meals and traditions takes center stage. This …
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Guest columnist Shannon Cilento, Sullivan 180 Director of Community Development & Communications
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12/5/25
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I wrote about live Christmas trees a couple weeks back and how to best care for them, but a conversation came up over Thanksgiving dinner that required me to do a little digging. It all had to do …
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Jim Boxberer
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12/5/25
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The season of joy to the world is upon us, where everything around us shines of merry and bright. But what if it’s not? What if there’s nothing in your world that vaguely resembles merry, …
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Diane Houhtaling
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12/5/25
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The James Dworetsky Parade was another great success even if the weather was not the best. But, as some of the people watching said, we have had worse years in the past. A big thank you to all the …
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Sue Bodenstein
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12/5/25
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With another holiday season upon us, it is time for this column’s annual reminder that books about Sullivan County’s rich and colorful history always make great gifts, but especially this …
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John Conway
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12/5/25
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In my next life, friends often hear me say, I want to be a meteorologist. Seriously: I should have studied meteorology when at university and taken a degree in it. As far as I can see, nothing is …
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James Loney
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12/5/25
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Birthday wishes to Ellen Herfield, Adam Gold, Olivia Altman, Dan Young, Alan Perelli, James Reilly, Harley Florance, Charley Gips, Chase Israel, Jamee Schleifer, Robin Meddaugh, BobbiJo Rosencranse …
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Suzanne White
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12/2/25
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I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and now it is time to start celebrating Christmas in earnest. Walmart and Dollar General have been selling Christmas baubles and shiny brights for about a …
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Paula Campbell
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12/2/25
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Tracy’s Folder 12/2
Know It All! By: Lori Orestano-James
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but with so much to do and to celebrate, hearts just warm up all that is cold to enjoy …
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Lori Orestano-James
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12/2/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
This town is full of wedding rumors and it makes me feel like I wanted to be married some more times. I think these wedding dinners and suppers agree with me.
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/2/25
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