This past weekend saw some of the area’s most-anticipated events: the Callicoon Country Fair (organized by the Callicoon Business Association) and Riverfest (organized by the Delaware Valley Arts …

The year of 1969 is a date that sticks in our minds, when the original Woodstock festival descended on the grounds of Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel for three days of rain, music, and love. While …

Smoke from wildfires miles away filling the air; tornadoes leaving a path of destruction; heavy rains causing creeks, streams and rivers to overflow and flood streets and towns. These are …

When you step outside and this air is hazy and smells like smoke it makes you think about the times when it was clear, kind of like when you have a cold and you realize you didn’t appreciate all …

Sullivan County’s legacy as a resort destination is well known in our history records, as outlined in Tuesday’s article about the Borscht Belt Historical Marker project and today’s column by …

It seems we write this editorial every year but it’s a message worth repeating: this summer, stay safe on the water. Whether you are on a lake, the river, or in a pool being aware of water …

Today, news travels fast. We hate to admit it, but even what is printed inside these pages can sometimes be labeled “old news” as many people get their news on social media. However, newspapers …

Last week we wrote the editorial about what it truly feels like to be a teenager at graduation. But after attending commencement ceremonies this weekend, it’s clear that this generation grew up in …

Many times, it feels as if graduation ceremonies are filled with teachers and school administrators—the adults—imparting words of wisdom on the young graduates.   While their advice and …

We may be a little bit late (just like dad is picking you up from practice), but we would be remiss not to acknowledge Father’s Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 21.   Thank you …

Just like it took a while for enslaved people to learn of emancipation in the United States in 1863, it also seems to have taken many years for Americans to learn about and fully understand the …

It is an early summer Sunday, the kind Sullivan County does so well. Brunch with a few friends runs into another table of them, and somewhere between the coffee and the rosé we fold the two groups …

Eighty-two years ago this month, on June 6, 1944, the course of history changed on the beaches of Normandy. Known simply as D-Day, or the Normandy Landings, the day marks the airborne operations …

Callicoon owes much of its history and lasting legacy to the railroad. In 1848, the Erie Railroad built its Delaware Division through the Upper Delaware Valley, reaching Callicoon and officially …

The Regional Food Bank, already dealing with budget cuts, inflation, and rising food insecurity, is feeling the pressure of high fuel prices. Fuel prices have increased costs of operating the Food …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year I find myself thinking not about what our courts cannot do for people struggling with mental illness — but about what they can. The …

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Unlike Veterans Day which honors all military veterans, Memorial Day remembers those who …

They’re there when you need them—our police officers, firefighters, first responders, ambulance corps, paramedics and fire police. That’s why we honor them during National EMS Week.   …

As communities across New York prepare to head to the polls this coming Tuesday for school board and budget elections, it is worth remembering that these local votes may be among the most important …

Once again we have articles in today’s paper about proposed high-density projects in our towns. It seems that we are seeing more of these developments than before in recent memory.   As …

On Sunday, May 10 we honor the mothers in our lives—whether it’s your own mom or a mother figure. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring moms and the influence of moms in society.   …

As the news cycle seems never-ending it’s no surprise that people feel burned out. From cable news television, to print media, to online sources, to social media—we’ve never had this much …

We recently attended the New York Press Association conference in Saratoga Springs, which was held at the Hilton Hotel.   Aside from learning from top-notch journalists, editors, and …

For many farmers, gardeners, and home-growers it’s planting season in Sullivan County. Now is the time to sow seeds and hope for rewards in the months to come.   As grocery store prices …

Tomorrow, April 22, marks Earth Day—a time to recognize and act on environmental protections and honor our natural landscape.   Here in Sullivan County, our rivers, streams and forests …