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It was early morning on September 1, 1935 when NYS Police Sergeant Thomas Mangan shot and killed a man attempting to flee the scene of a hold-up at the Farm Rest, a house of ill-repute just outside …
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John Conway
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8/29/25
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The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is excited to share some big updates as it continues its mission of promoting the county as a must-visit destination. With new initiatives, …
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Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
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8/29/25
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Every year in late August and prior to St. Baldrick’s Day, I make a call to local businessman and philanthropist Lou Monteleone to confirm the event’s anniversary year. According to Lou, …
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Paula Campbell
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8/26/25
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Catherine, my friend from the ’80s, created “codes” to survive life back then. Do they still work today? Absolutely.
Corporate Survival 101:
• Feel like rage, …
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8/26/25
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August 20 – Back-to-school season is almost here at Sullivan West, and I hope the kids are buzzing with excitement for a fresh start to an amazing year. I’ve always loved the ritual of …
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Jenn Powell
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8/26/25
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August 22 — Back to School is around the corner. As we say “so long” to our summer visitors and get ready to the return of the stunning Fall array of beauty, we come closer …
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Lori Orestano-James
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8/26/25
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140 Years Ago - 1885
Livingston Manor — There was a slight frost around here Monday morning but not enough to do any damage.
In traveling from Jeffersonville to this place …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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8/26/25
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In the past few years, I’ve been surprised by seeing more deer near my home in suburban New Jersey than near my home in rural Callicoon Center, NY. This year, we’ve had a doe …
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June Donohue
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8/22/25
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This week’s recipe comes from one of my all time favorite cookbook authors and chefs, Allysa Torey, who happens to be a local celebrity in her own right, and a friend of mine. The beautiful …
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Claire Burns
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8/22/25
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The hot summer weather we have been experiencing can produce a myriad of issues for your garden. These are some of the more prevalent problems and the steps you should take to correct them. …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/22/25
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Congratulations to all of the 4-H participants at The Grahamsville Fair last week/weekend! So many beautiful pictures on Facebook depicting all of their accomplishments with lots of smiles and …
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Sue Bodenstein
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8/22/25
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As August of 1935 was drawing to a close, and with it the summer resort season in Sullivan County, law enforcement officials were busy trying to solve two highly visible hotel robberies, and being …
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John Conway
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8/22/25
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August 21 – After a few weeks of truly glorious weather, we finally got some much-needed rain. Wonderful, however, we are looking ahead to a week of cloudy skies and cooler weather. I always …
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Susan Brown Otto
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8/22/25
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If you read my last week’s column (and I know you did), then you may recall how I spoke of the influence my longtime friend, Catherine, has had on me. She has two college degrees, one in fine …
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8/19/25
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A bouquet of special belated birthday wishes to Rose Bogaert. Birthday wishes to Gloria Romano, Shea Fox, Asher Rhulen, Elle Calka, Christine and Tony Lubniewski, Linda Berkowitz, Akka Pratt, Hope …
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Suzanne White
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8/19/25
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Leaves are slowly changing as we begin to bid farewell to Summer and welcome the gorgeous Fall colors. That means school supplies and First Day outfits are on the horizon. Reunions, scholarship …
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Lori Orestano-James
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8/19/25
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Summer’s coming to a close, and I hope many of you had the chance to visit the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair last week. I was blown away by the dedication and talent of the local …
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Jenn Powell
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8/19/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
The Town of Fremont probably furnishes as many lawsuits as all the other towns in the county together.
The Seventh Day Adventists have moved from Monticello to …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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8/19/25
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I’ve been told that I reminisce too much about Woodstock.
Sure, I’ve got a Woodstock peace sign hanging from my rearview mirror. Yeah, I’ve got one, no two, alright, I have …
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Barry Lewis
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8/15/25
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Right now there is nothing better than a fresh summer tomato in the middle of August. You’ll see them on every restaurant menu in pastas, summer salads, cold soups, and of course, on a …
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Claire Burns
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8/15/25
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Imagine this if you will. A jukebox musical featuring the songs of the 1980’s hit girl group, The Go-Go’s. Now imagine those 1980’s songs being sung and performed throughout an …
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Bill Maloney
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8/15/25
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Traveling around parts of Sullivan County this week I noticed caterpillar tents again, but these tents are different than the ones you see in the spring. There is another caterpillar that is commonly …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/15/25
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On August 11, 1779, at the height of America’s war for independence, General John Sullivan arrived at Tioga Point in upstate New York with a large force of men and began construction of what …
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John Conway
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8/15/25
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We all have hopes and dreams, along with the expectations of how we expect them to be fulfilled. The main problem is that many times our hopes and dreams do not progress nor are fulfilled in the way …
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Diane Houghtaling
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8/15/25
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August 13 – Tonight, Friday, August 15 JEMS is hosting their last Free outdoor movie of the season, “Moana 2”, at The Backyard Park (21 …
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Sue Bodenstein
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8/15/25
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