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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 …
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9/9/25
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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. …
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9/5/25
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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 …
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9/2/25
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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 …
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8/26/25
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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 …
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8/22/25
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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 …
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8/19/25
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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.
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8/15/25
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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 …
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8/12/25
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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 …
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8/8/25
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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 …
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8/5/25
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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 …
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8/1/25
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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. …
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7/29/25
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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 …
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7/25/25
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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 …
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7/22/25
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R ecent data show that the United States is in a mental health crisis, experienced by people of all ages—but especially among young people. This trend was observed prior to the COVID-19 …
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7/18/25
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I n Friday’s edition of the Democrat , reporter Sean Kuhn broke open a story about a system set in place that is driving costs up (way up – sometimes a 100 percent increase) for …
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7/15/25
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s we reported in June, it has been a very wet year – with Sullivan County and surrounding areas seeing upwards of 18 inches of rain from January 1 to June 11. As anyone who wanted to …
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7/11/25
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P lease allow me to introduce myself. Or rather, re-introduce myself. As Editor Derek Kirk moves on to his next chapter to earn his Master’s Degree I have the honor of stepping up to become …
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7/8/25
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I t is difficult not to feel as if our nation is facing tumultuous times right now. The past few elections and current political climate have made Americans more divided than ever. As we view each …
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7/4/25
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T om Nardacci, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, recently brought much-needed attention to the reality of food insecurity in our region. With Sullivan …
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By Audrey Garro, Executive Director, A Single Bite
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7/1/25
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F or many young people in our community, today and this weekend marks the end of one major life chapter and the start of another – it is graduation weekend!
With the ushering in of …
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6/27/25
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J ust like that, we are close to the end of the first half of the calendar year. Yep, it’s the last full week of June – soon to be July. Which makes you stop and ask the question, …
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6/24/25
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Even though it was out of necessity, we have got to take a look at the 17.59 percent tax increase that has got Village of Liberty residents looking down the financial barrel yet again. We …
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6/20/25
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W hen November rolls around, a lot of people get their minds in gear for elections. The 11th month of the year is almost synonymous with democratic practices, polling places and political messaging, …
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6/17/25
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here are some things today that most people can’t live without – one of those aspects is the use of the Internet.
Whether it is to simply find out the weather and …
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6/13/25
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