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Birthday wishes to Annette Stratton, Kelley Edkins, Katy Sforzo, Pat Crumley, Aiden Siegel, Ursala Tieger, Jamey Sunshine, Aimee Rein, and Simon Kowalchuk.
Our sympathy to Norb, Ann, Peter, …
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Suzanne White
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7/15/25
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Recently, there has been increased interest in the state of public health services and clinical care in Sullivan County. Every two years, New York State surveys adults over eighteen to collect data …
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Paula Campbell
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7/15/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
Lafayette Gilbert, proprietor of the iron foundry at Livingston Manor, was killed almost instantly at Roscoe on June 26. He was loading some goods in his wagon at the store …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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7/15/25
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I published this recipe back in 2023, and for good reason. This very special recipe comes from my uncle’s family, and it’s probably my favorite recipe that I have. These pickles are …
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Claire Burns
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7/11/25
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Once upon a time, in the rolling hills of a land called America, there grew a humble berry known as the black currant. Carried over the ocean by early European immigrants, its glossy, obsidian beads …
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Jim Boxberger
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7/11/25
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The Western Sullivan Public Library (Jeffersonville branch)invites you to join them Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30pm for a program given by a Jeff native, Leslie Loeffel, about …
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Sue Bodenstein
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7/11/25
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Have you ever wondered how billionaires spend their money? Many of them are philanthropic and contribute to charities. A few others also like to develop projects that interest them. Jeff Bezos and …
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Hudson Cooper
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7/11/25
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On the afternoon of July 14, 1842, Sheriff Felix Kelly fastened a noose around the neck of Cornelius Hardenbergh, and a few seconds later Hardenbergh, a member of what had once been the …
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John Conway
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7/11/25
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Every year my church puts on a “Spring Fling” fund raiser, an auction with items and services donated by church members. This year I wasn’t up to offering anything for …
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June Donohue
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7/11/25
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Let it be known from the outset that “King James,” the current show at Shadowland Stages is not about kings and queens and princes and princesses. It’s about a different kind of …
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Carol Montana
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7/11/25
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Birthday wishes to Dennis Dietrich, Vivian Liff, Katy Morey, Sandy Heck, Aiden Dietz, Kerilynn Smith, Fred Miller, Gary Frunzi, Rosemarie Marcellino, Channah Zimmerman, Austin Billig, Karen Kilgore, …
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Suzanne White
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7/8/25
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Chris Dickey, his wife, Claudia and daughter Nadia have lived for several decades in a very nice house in Barryville with a lovely, covered porch. I know Chris as we both were members of Team #6 …
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Paula Campbell
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7/8/25
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We are officially in the heat of the summer! And, events are heating up as well! With lots to do and learn from and tons of fun to be had, mark your calendar ensuring you don’t miss a beat.
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Lori Orestano-James
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7/8/25
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I hope you had a relaxing and fun Fourth of July. Perhaps a walk around the lake, traveled to a neighboring town for a parade, enjoyed the fireworks and so much more! We made it to the official kick …
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Jenn Powell
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7/8/25
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You may recall, from last week’s column, that I went to the ER with a strange donut-shaped rash around, of all places, the belly button. TMI? Read on.
At least, it’s in a …
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Ramona Jan
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7/8/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
A trout, said to weigh between eight and ten pounds, was taken from Palen’s Pond last week. It was transferred to the state hatchery.
John Knead of Roscoe stopped …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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7/8/25
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A majority of you will gather with family and friends, frolic under the flag, fill up on fried food, and ooohhh and aaahhh as you watch fireworks light up the sky.
Others will just ooohhh and …
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Barry Lewis
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7/4/25
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For those of you not acquainted with the phrase “The Full Monty”, let me educate you. It either refers to the full mount expected, desired or possible OR a striptease involving full …
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Bill Moloney
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7/4/25
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There is an old saying out there that farmers want corn knee high by the fourth of July. Well, driving around Sullivan County this past weekend, I was lucky to even see a field of corn …
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Jim Boxberger
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7/4/25
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The Friends of the Western Sullivan Public Library want you to join them for a free, private tour of Buck Brook Alpaca Farm! A Family Farm Tour on Thursday, July 17 at 10:30am. Enjoy fabulous …
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Sue Bodenstein
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7/4/25
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The universe may have started with a Big Bang. However, the way we communicate with friends on the internet had a more humble beginning. The use of a computer to connect with people all over …
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Hudson Cooper
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7/4/25
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The first time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the public was in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, making the residents of that city the first outside of the government to learn of …
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John Conway
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7/4/25
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It’s been a busy week in all our local towns; the last weekend in June is typically Graduation time. Teachers, students, and parents have been bustling around getting ready for the big day. …
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Judy Van Put
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7/1/25
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Birthday wishes to Ian Pammer, Riva, Perry Gips, Benjamin Ashman, Sandy G, Jeio-Jaio Maraj, Lori Rae Silvers, Paul Stark, Karen Sturgis, Debbie Holmes Briggs, Greg Fiske, Abigail Brosnan, Sarah …
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Suzanne White
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7/1/25
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This week we will celebrate 249 years since the Congressional Congress approved the most famous document of democracy, our Declaration of Independence, creating the United States of America.
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Lori Orestano-James
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7/1/25
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