Community - Sullivan County Democrat

OCNY Sustainable Arts Program opens public registration and announces 2025 Grant Recipients

T he Orange County NY Arts Council has announced four local artists selected to receive grant funds as part of the 2025 Sustainable Arts Program. The Sustainable Arts Program is a 7-week professional … more

3/25/25

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – Boy Scout Troop 1717 sponsored by the White Sulphur Springs Fire Dept. is having their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 30th from 4pm to 7pm at the White Sulphur … more

3/21/25

Burn Ban Now in Effect Statewide

MONTICELLO – With the New York State Burn Ban currently in effect and running through May 15, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is emphasizing the fact that open burning … more

3/21/25

Catskill Brewery Hosts Open Mic Night with Caswyn Moon and Faith Kelley

LIVINGSTON MANOR – Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, community, and craft beer as Catskill Brewery presents Open Mic Night on Monday, March 24th, at 6:00 PM. Hosted by … more

3/21/25

Crickets & Cicadas Bring Grateful Dead Tribute to Catskill Brewery

LIVINGSTON MANOR – Deadheads and live music lovers, get ready for an afternoon of psychedelic vibes, legendary tunes, and fresh oysters as Crickets & Cicadas take the stage at … more

3/21/25

Dymond endorsed by IUPA

Neversink – Tim Dymond’s campaign for Sullivan County Sheriff earned another endorsement this week from the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA). The organization represents … more

3/21/25

Fiber Arts

MAMAKATING – The Mamakating Library, with Patricia Ann, will host Learn to Crochet on Saturdays. Every other Saturday, beginning April 5 at 10:00 – 12:00, Pat will teach beginner artists … more

3/21/25

Founder of Hope Alive 845 Calls on Governor Hochul to Address Failing Systems for New York’s Most Vulnerable Children

MONTICELLO – Despite repeated outreach and calls for action, Governor Kathy Hochul has refused to meet with representatives from Hope Alive 845 to discuss the Hope Alive Act, a critical … more

3/21/25

Making a splash for Tusten Social teens

TUSTEN – Tusten Social Board Treasurer Jean Kogut will be swimming 2.5 miles from Nevis to St. Kitts again this year on March 29 for Tusten Social! With 11 days left to raise the remaining … more

3/21/25

New district gets official name: Rockland Central School District

ROSCOE – The new district formed when voters in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe central school districts approved a merger now has an official name. On March 18, the Board of Education … more

3/21/25

New Hope Community Stands United at Rally in the Valley in the Fight to Protect Medicaid

LOCH SHELDRAKE – On Friday, March 7, New Hope Community, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), took a stand at the Rally in the … more

3/21/25

Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley Receives $250,000 Donation to Purchase New Generator

MONTGOMERY – The Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley has purchased an outdoor generator for its new 50,000-square-foot distribution center in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County, thanks to a … more

3/21/25

Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show to be Held at Bethel Woods

BETHEL – The Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show will take place at the Event Gallery at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts from March 28 to March 30, 2025. The exhibition will showcase student … more

3/21/25

A camper van used as a vending area – the display in front of it is in progress but will feature the chair in the photo which is on loan from original Woodstock vendor Kenneth Bray. The photo in the background of that mural is by Tom Shea, BW Collection, gift of Tom Shea.

The Museum at Bethel Woods Unveils 2025 Special Exhibit: How Bazaar: Arts, Crafts, & Camping at Woodstock

BETHEL – The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 Special Exhibit, How Bazaar: Arts, … more

3/21/25

Photo shows members with their PA 4-H Week poster creations.

Tri-Gal 4-H Club Celebrates PA 4-H Week

WAYNE COUNTY – At our March 2nd club meeting, members gathered to create posters to hang at local businesses to announce the arrival of PA 4-H Week. This year, all across the state, 4-H … more

3/21/25

The Robin Hood Diner is located at 5031 Old Rte 17 in Livingston Manor.

Robin Hood Diner ‘gives to the needy’

T he spirit of Saint Patrick brought out sweet sides and a traditional supper supporting a good cause with the Robin Hood Diner in Livingston Manor hosting their inaugurial Corned Beef for a Cause … more

Derek Kirk | 3/21/25

Mrs. Snow’s and Mrs. Brenner’s class celebrated the 63rd anniversary of America’s first astronaut being sent to orbit Earth.

Third-grade students traveled to ‘space’

On Feb. 20, Mrs. Snow & Mrs. Brenner’s third-grade students traveled to “space,” celebrating the 63rd Anniversary of America’s first astronaut to orbit Earth! Mrs. … more

Stacie Snow | 3/21/25

Pushing the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation forward to pursue charity and philanthropy within the community around Thompson and Mamakating are, from left, Jim Gleason, Jean Eifert and Don Kennedy.

The faces behind Wolf Lake’s push for philanthropy

When looking at their neighborhood around Wolf Lake near the towns of Thompson and Mamakating, three people realized that through a combined effort, goodness and charity can blossom. … more

Derek Kirk | 3/21/25

CASA training begins April 29; volunteer to help a child in need

SULLIVAN COUNTY – Every child deserves to feel safe, loved and heard. Yet nearly 15,000 children in New York are removed from their home and placed into foster or kinship care due to abuse and … more

3/18/25

Female Filmmakers Anthology

WURTSBORO – The Mamakating Library in honor of Women’s History Month will host, Female Filmmakers Anthology, Thursday, March 27 at 5:30 – 6:30. We will watch, analyze, and discuss … more

3/18/25

Join the Sullivan 180 Merchant Discount Program

LIBERTY – Sullivan 180, in partnership with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, is inviting businesses to join the 2025 Merchant Discount Program. The program offers discounts on supplies, … more

3/18/25

Pre-K Registration Open at Liberty

LIBERTY – Pre-K registration for the 2025-26 school year began March 1 at Liberty Central School District and will remain open through March 30. Eligible pre-kindergarten students must be … more

3/18/25

Margie Granese of Minisink Ford, the Coordinator of the St. Anthony’s Church Food Pantry, is kicking it up celebrating St. Patricks Day along with volunteers Tina Stoyanova of Yulan and Maryanne Migliorino of Barryville as the volunteer members of the Pantry celebrate over 25 years of service to the Town of Highland community.

Yulan dons their green apparel

T he Irish have an old saying about when it rains on St. Patrick’s Day that “it’s the Saint himself making it a soft day and sending down his special blessings to those who show him … more

Paula Campbell | 3/18/25

A very serious Sadie DeGori holds tight to grandfather Craig Boyd’s hand while the two march with the Ancient Order of Hibernians Sullivan Brothers, hosts of the annual event.

Jeff goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

S aturday’s gloomy weather cleared up just in time for Jeffersonville to put on the green for the village’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Hitting its 13th year, the … more

Jeanne Sager | 3/18/25

Grahamsville Reformed Church hosts Roast Pork Dinner

GRAHAMSVILLE – Join us at the Grahamsville Reformed Church Saturday, April 5th for a roast pork dinner being held from 4pm until sold out. Dinner includes roast pork, stuffing, … more

3/14/25