July 27 – August is just around the corner and before you know it, the new school year will be starting. But there is still a lot of summer fun and opportunities in Sullivan County! more

July 27 – The Patriot’s celebration of America 250 was sure a great time in the Town of Highland. To my knowledge there has never been any type of community party in the Town of Eldred before but with many new and very popular businesses opening in the town, this was certainly a fantastic opportunity to hold a successful event. Our Town Supervisor John Pizzolato and his committee did an excellent job pulling all the plans together and our new acting chief constable Jason Sarnoff closed the Town to traffic so the crowds could wander more

130 Years Ago - 1896 The lands and property of the Monticello Rod and Gun Club, comprising about 300 acres of land situated in the Towns of Thompson and Forestburgh, was sold at a foreclosure … more

It was early in 1782, and the Revolutionary War had been raging for seven long years when 21-year-old Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man named Robert Shurtleff and enlisted in the Fourth … more

I enjoy hearing the Callicoon Center Band so much because it was started the year I was born. It consists of about forty instruments, including clarinets, trombones, saxophones, snare drum, and bass … more

For nearly a century scientists have been trying to produce energy or light without producing heat. Perfecting cold fusion would solve the world’s energy needs and eliminate the need for fossil fuels. But since first being reported as being achieved in 1989 and later debunked, nothing has happened in the field even though research is ongoing. more

Birthday wishes to Bill Pammer, Jared Hart, Kay Bogdan, Julian Garchik, Bev Catalano, Liv Altman, and Austin Lapidus. Happy anniversary to Colleen and Ed Cooke and Monica and Ben Morganstein. … more

Summer is flying by and we still find our weeks packed with much to experience in the beautiful Sullivan County Catskills. Looking to keep yourself healthy? Then get out and meet Mae Bonnaci … more

It has been wonderful to see the lake bustling with activity this summer. From boats and jet skis cruising across the water, to backyard barbecues and family get-togethers, our community is making … more

Sometimes history hands you two pieces of evidence so ridiculous that you begin to question everything you've ever been taught. more

130 Years Ago - 1896 John Huggler, proprietor of the Kenoza Lake House, has a fine specimen of night owl on exhibition on the front stoop of his hotel. Buck Brook – Miss Minnie Huff of … more

For the first year ever, my husband and I decided to plant a garden.  I have to say, I now understand the hype. It's such a satisfying feeling when you pick your own meal fresh from the ground … more

I should probably start with advice before you go see this show: bring tissues. A whole box like the woman in the row ahead of me, not a little value pack. And I also want to make sure that advice … more

When Mark Kutsher took the reins of the legendary Kutsher’s Country Club in the early 1990s, he wasn’t just managing a hotel; he was safeguarding a monument. more

With everything going on this July with the 250 Anniversary and all, I forgot to mention over the past two weeks about our Japanese invaders. more

How are you feeling today? Not how are you doing, or what are you doing, but how are you feeling? I bet most could answer that question with, “I’m exhausted; I’m too busy; I’m weary and tired all the time,” or something to that effect. more

July 15 – The Kenoza Lake Fire Department is having their delicious Chicken BBQ (located at 485 Old Taylor Road) on Saturday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Homemade salads, fresh sweet corn, and ½ of a tender, juicy barbecued chicken! Takeout only for $15. Cash or local checks only. more

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, The Delaware Company unveiled a new interactive exhibit at Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg entitled “A Settlement Divided.” more

Birthday wishes to Karen Kilgore, Katy Sforzo, Kelly Edkins, Aiden Siegel, Sarah Walder, Annette Stratton, Jamey Sunshine, Aimee Rein, Austin Billig, and Simon Kowalchuk. Happy anniversary to … more

Decades ago, when I first moved to Highland, someone told me that when I go to yard sales keep a lookout for some decent fishing equipment to have on hand for my family and visitors to take advantage … more

July 13 – Decades ago, when I first moved to Highland, someone told me that when I go to yard sales keep a lookout for some decent fishing equipment to have on hand for my family and visitors to take advantage of a chance to fish our majestic Delaware River. more

July 6 – As summer rolls on and the days seem to stretch a little longer, I hope you take time to enjoy all the beauty our community and surrounding area have to offer. more

July 13 – Looking for another steaming hot week ahead weather-wise and for things to do in beautiful Sullivan County? more

I've been around long enough to see protests for just about everything. Save the whales. Save the trees. Save the spotted owl. Save vinyl records. At this point, I'm surprised nobody has organized a march to Save Leftover Meatloaf. more

130 Years Ago - 1896 The deciding games between the Callicoon and North Branch Bowling clubs will be rolled at Neumann’s Alley at Callicoon on July 18. After the match, a social hop will be … more