L ibraries are so much more than places to check out books. Did you know that there are weekly storytimes and playgroups for kids, giving them a space to be among their peers to have fun while …

I t seems there are different dictionary definitions of “health”. Miriam Webster defines it as “the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit” while the World Health …

T here is less than one month until the next General Election on November 4 in Sullivan County. While off-year elections may not get as much attention as Presidential elections, it’s still …

T here’s something in the air and it’s not 5G. It seems ditching your smartphone is becoming increasingly popular.   A post that is trending on Substack (an online blogging …

O ctober 5-11 marks National Newspaper Week, the 85th anniversary of the week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. Newspapers are the heartbeat of local …

O ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that word–awareness–is a crucial point. It seems that everyone is affected by breast cancer–whether you know someone who has been …

F or the past 25 years, we have been in attendance as Sullivan Renaissance – now known as Sullivan 180 – hosted its annual awards reception to recognize the hard efforts of our community. …

Y esterday, September 22, marked the autumnal equinox–the first day of the fall season. The equinox is a time when the sun is directly over the equator, a moment when the day and …

O ur past two editorials have been about free school lunches in New York and the rising rates of childhood obesity. So, continuing on that theme of food, health and nutrition, we would like to bring …

A ccording to a new study by UNICEF, for the first time across the globe, children who are overweight have surpassed children who are considered underweight. This is a shocking statistic that …

T his week New York State launched the Universal School Meals Program, providing free lunch and breakfast for students.   The new initiative ensures every single one of New York’s 2.7 …

I f you were born before September 11, 2001, then you remember where you were on that day. Vivid memories can swirl about on this anniversary, just like many other watershed moments in American …

G rowth is inevitable. The question for small towns is not whether change will come, but how to shape it in ways that strengthen community, preserve character and ensure long-term prosperity. …

A s the sun sets on summer vacation and school doors swing open once again, we welcome students to the start of a brand-new academic year.   This season is always filled with …

V olunteering one’s time to help others is a deed that should be recognized frequently.   We have great admiration for those who serve in our area’s fire departments and …

The upper Delaware River is one of the cleanest rivers in America. Its pristine waters and surrounding forests have garnered it the name of a “Wild and Scenic” river. Since 1978, the 73 miles …

T his past week was the 56th anniversary of the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair, held right here in Bethel. The lasting legacy of this world-famous music festival can still be felt, but we fear …

I n this issue you will find our 20-page Back to School issue, complete with a school-by-school breakdown of vital information needed for that big day - which is only two-and-a-half weeks away. …

W ait time: 5 minutes Wait time: 17 minutes Wait time: 28 minutes   Next available appointment: Two months from now Sound familiar?   Many Sullivan County residents …

It is not surprising to hear that many people get their news from online sources–whether it be a website, or social media like Facebook and Instagram.   According to the Reuters …

S ullivan County Legislators are calling the housing situation in the county “a crisis.” And we couldn’t agree more. According to new data gathered by Hudson Valley Pattern for …

A   surge of record-challenging heat across much of the Northeast will soon ease as rounds of heavy rainfall return to parts of the region this Friday, increasing the risk of dangerous and …

A s anyone with a smartphone will know it’s easy to become addicted to your device. With 24/7 access to the internet, it is commonplace to spend hours scrolling social media or other websites. …

W e want to give our readers a heads up for this weekend as it’s sure to be a classic Catskills weekend. Long-time summer events are happening throughout the weekend, and we encourage …

L awmakers on Capitol Hill have passed legislation to eliminate all federal funding–$1.1 billion–for public broadcasting for the next two years.   The funding would have gone to …