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Has anyone ever said to you, “You have a control problem!” If so, it was probably someone who was on the receiving end of your controlling. And yes, I’ve been told by some that I …
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Diane Houghtaling
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10/10/25
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Take time to come out and enjoy The Pop-up market this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jeffersonville’s Sunday Market located at 4906 NY-52. Lots of vendors and live music performed by …
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Sue Bodenstein
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10/10/25
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On October 7, 1780, just five days after his accomplice, British Army Major John Andre had been hanged as a spy, Benedict Arnold released his “Letter to the Inhabitants of America” in …
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John Conway
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10/10/25
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As the days grow cooler, there’s nothing quite like a homemade beef stew. Whether you’re cooking for your family or prepping meals for the week, beef stew is a timeless favorite …
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Claire Burns
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10/10/25
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One of these mornings, I’m going to hit a deer. Or the deer will hit me.
At that point, it really won’t matter who hits whom.
To be clear, I’m not talking about hitting a …
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Barry Lewis
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10/10/25
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Birthday wishes to Tara Brust, Neil Bell, Mark Meddaugh, Courtney Brust, Laurie Kline, Myra Rappoport, Steve Schwartz, Alice Herzog, Leslie Howard, John Conway, Cris Sarosy, Angela Rein, Tierney …
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Suzanne White
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10/7/25
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My favorite season of the year is Fall. Not just because it is my birthday month, but because for as long as I can remember, the beauty of the season when the sun on a warm day shines through the …
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Lori Orestano-James
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10/7/25
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October in Lake Huntington rolls in with crisp air, golden leaves, and that cozy, small-town charm we all love. It’s the season of pumpkin patches, weekend drives along winding roads, and …
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Jenn Powell
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10/7/25
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Ethelbert B. Crawford Library Director
National Friends of Libraries Week is coming up this month (October 19 – 25) so a shout-out to the wonderful Friends groups that …
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Mary Paige Lang-Clouse
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10/7/25
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One of the best job applications ever written came from the hands of Robert Pirosh in 1934. Here it is:
Dear Sir:
I like words. I like fat buttery words, such as ooze, turpitude, glutinous, …
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Ramona Jan
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10/7/25
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October 6 – It is the best Indian Summer we have had in years. An Indian Summer is a wonderous spell of unseasonably warm, dry, and sometimes hazy weather that occurs after the first plant …
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Paula Campbell
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10/7/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
Philip Hembdt of near Kenoza Lake will have another story added to his Halfway House, which has been found insufficient to accommodate the demand for summer boarders. …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/7/25
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Food Service Director at Sullivan West Central School District
October is National Farm to School Month, a time when schools, education sites, farms, communities, and organizations across …
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Dara Smith
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10/3/25
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From time to time I read articles in magazines or online that require that I do a little research into the medicinal claims for certain plants. Recently I read about the health benefits of Hawthorn. …
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Jim Boxberger
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10/3/25
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Join Zumba with Nicole and Karen! A new season, new moves, same fun energy! They will be at “Body & Soul Studios” at 5077 State Rte. 52, Jeffersonville on Thursdays, starting October …
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Sue Bodenstein
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10/3/25
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It was Saturday night, the third of October in 1874, and the hamlet of Purvis was in a festive mood.
Sylvester Carr, a popular local bartender was getting married the next day, and his …
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John Conway
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10/3/25
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I don’t know why I let minor details bother me so much. I get annoyed when I hear Christmas carols or see Christmas decorations as soon as Thanksgiving is over or see …
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June Donohue
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10/3/25
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Birthday wishes to Raymond ‘Radar Ray’ Neuenhoff, Nancy Buck, Jacob Friehling, Anne Dubrovsky, Peter Sachs, Carol Pawlick, Heather Meacham, Brenda Patton, Cori Parsells, Elana Milano, …
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Suzanne White
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9/30/25
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Wow…September has flown right on by and we now enter into one of my favorite months of the year. October brings with it beautiful foliage, amazing Farmers’ Market bounties, …
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Lori Orestano-James
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9/30/25
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Here are some events happening in our communities and beyond:
Save the date: The Ladies Aid is hosting a Penny Social at Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church on October 18th. Doors open at 11:30 …
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Jenn Powell
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9/30/25
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As winter approaches, be warned: Cedar Waxwings and Bohemian Waxwings, both birds found in Upstate, NY, are tipplers, known for tipping, meaning partying too hard.
They’re gorgeous …
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Ramona Jan
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9/30/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
The furniture and undertaking firm of Brand and Co. contemplates opening a branch house in Liberty.
The water question is getting pretty serious when downtown people …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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9/30/25
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As summer comes to an end, canning season is just beginning. Canning or preserving fresh produce can feel like a daunting task to some, but is so worth the reward when you are able to enjoy the …
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Claire Burns
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9/26/25
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A while back a guy asked me if I ever run during my races.
I reminded him that I always compete as a walker. So, no, I don’t run. I walk. It’s what us walkers do. If I did run, …
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Barry Lewis
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9/26/25
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The landscaping season may quickly be coming to an end, but it ain’t over yet. Late September and October are great times to plant as whatever you are planting will not go into …
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Jim Boxberger
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9/26/25
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