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Shovel-ready success
T he town of Liberty, and all of Sullivan County as well, shared a huge victory last week with the announcement of securing a $20 million Instastructure Award from the Empire State Development FAST … more
President 39 turns 100
T his past Tuesday, the United States saw its 39th President, Jimmy Carter, reach centennial status – the only man to have ever been sworn into the Oval Office to have reached this age. It is a … more
A tree, a history, a message
S itting inconspicuously on the ground as visitors enter into the last week of the Harvest Fest at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts lies the lumber of a recently felled tree. With one glance, it may … more
See something, Say something
E very day that school is in session in these great United States, the threats of mass harm seems to increase in both interval and intensity. Claims of gun violence against schools are unfortunately … more
Shout out to the Sheriff’s Office
T he constituents of Sullivan County are very fortunate in their availability to communicate and contact their elected officials. Many town, county, and others who hold various elected offices spend … more
Deeply un-American
N o matter what side of the political wrought iron fence the shot rings out from, the very attempt at an assassination of a political candidate or elected official in any capacity is deeply … more
Experience is everything
N o matter what lies in the details, when put up to the task of ensuring things go right – experience is everything. It is what helps in the toughest of times. It is what makes the … more
Passing on the torch
I n these waning days of summer, two long-standing giants in Western Sullivan saw big changes – Peck’s Markets and the Villa Roma Resort. Both entities have cemented their place in the … more
The act of remembering
F or millions of Americans, the first-hand memories of the most tragic day in America will never leave them. We hear deeply emotional stories from others and recall glimpses into our own past – … more
All drivers’ responsibility
A s the school year kicks off across Sullivan County for thousands of young, bright minds eager and ready to learn, their safety must be the first priority of everyone sharing the roads with the … more
Love at center stage
M uch has been said about the incredibly moving moment between a father, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his son, Gus at last week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). The father-son embrace … more
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For the laborers
A s the sun sets on the summer season, Labor Day returns once more to bring about shopping deals and last minute mini-vacations. It is the long weekend that so many Americans wait for, as the … more
The stage has been set
W ith the closing of both the Republican and Democratic national conventions, the stage is finally set for the biggest political showdown since 2020 – with a few returning key players as … more
How divided are we, really?
With an election coming up it is easy to think that we as a country are more divided than ever. But are we really? And what exactly does division mean in this context; there are layers and nuances … more
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Fun time at the Fair
T he Grahamsville Fair Grounds were bustling once again this past weekend with the return of the 144th Little World’s Fair – offering that familiar family fun that has attracted thousands … more
Love (still) is the mission
W hen you think of the famous 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Festival, what are the first things that come to mind? The good people over at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts have been pushing for the … more
Through high water
Y ou turn on the television or open your favorite social media app (or read predictions in the Sullivan County Democrat ) and see that the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Increased heavy rain … more
Where did the Dog Days go?
A fter weeks of on-and-off thunderstorms and almost 90 degree weather, the region has finally seen the temperatures drop to sub-70 degrees. However with this sudden rush of cooler air, the rainy … more
Made it back home
A s journalists engaging in the act of going out into the world to tell a story, the recent release and extraction from Russian imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich … more
From bars to beds
I t is no secret that affordable housing in Sullivan County, in addition to the entire region, can be slim pickings. For many working people, renting property is expensive – running parallel to … more
Got your back (pack)
I t was only just a few short weeks ago that thousands of Sullivan County students began their well deserved rest period from their studies and sports, but August has returned once more, heralding … more
Please save our prison
I n November, the Sullivan Correctional facility in Woodbourne will face closure after being placed on the chopping block as a result of New York State’s adjusted 2024-2025 budget. The boarding … more
More than just books!
P ublic libraries remain the key to communal knowledge. For nearly two centuries in the United States, institutions such as these have acted as a bastion of intellectual progress and a place for … more
Flowering businesses
B ack in the days of Sullivan Renaissance, the organization that eventually merged and expanded into the sole title of Sullivan 180, there was a dire need for a boost to Sullivan County’s … more
God bless America
F orty-three years ago, a crazed political fanatic by the name of John Hinkley, Jr. thought he could change American history by taking aim at the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. … more
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