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Woodridge Kiwanians Deliver Holiday cheer!
Sunday, December 24th was a bit dreary, weather-wise, but there was warmth in the air all around as the Kiwanis of Woodridge members delivered holiday cards and small gifts to seniors and others in … more
Holiday lighting award winners announced
ROSCOE — The Roscoe-Rockland Garden Club has chosen the Livingston Manor area winners of its annual holiday lighting awards.     They are the Donald Seeno family of Hazel Road, James … more
Aileen Gunther supports amendments for Birds and Bees Protection Act
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther will vote in favor of the amendments to the Birds and Bees Protection Act secured by Governor Kathy Hochul.   “The original … more
A Christmas tree that is ready to be recycled.
Yes, Virginia, we recycle Christmas trees
MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the end … more
A massive fire broke out at the Roto-Rooter Plumbing in Narrowsburg in June which left the building, vehicles, and property inside devastated and one person injured with minor burns. It prompted a swift and impactful response from numerous emergency response agencies, who eventually managed to douse the flames.
2023 YEAR in REVIEW
Story and photos   by Democrat Staff   SULLIVAN COUNTY – This year has been 365 days of trials, triumphs, and turnovers for Sullivan County, with only more of all of it … more
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Barbara Blank, left, and Miranda Page distributing roses at Sunset Lake Care Center in Liberty.
‘Rose’ to the occasion
To help spread holiday cheer this year, Liberty Elks Lodge held a holiday rose sale. For the rose sale, customers had the option of receiving roses or donating them.   Eight hundred total … more
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New Hope Community has been giving back to the community over the holidays.
New Hope celebrates holiday season with charitable events
LOCH SHELDRAKE — New Hope Community, has spent the past month giving back to the community, ensuring families throughout Sullivan County enjoy the holiday season. The not-for-profit … more
A presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation was given to retiring councilwoman Vicki Simpson during the final Bethel Town Board meeting of the year. From the left are Town Clerk Rita Sheehan, Councilman William Crumley, Supervisor Dan Sturm, retiring Councilwoman Vicki Simpson, and Council members Lillian Hendrickson and Bernie Cohen.
Councilwoman Simpson steps down from Bethel Town Board
BETHEL —   Town Board Councilwoman Vicki Simpson was awarded a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for her service in various roles since 1996, as she will be stepping down from … more
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Integrated insect and plant management in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The spotted lanternfly is now present in Sullivan County and numbers are likely to increase in the upcoming spring and summer months of 2024. To help community members stop … more
Sullivan debuts tax lookup website
MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck is pleased to announce a new way for the public to access tax records. “We’ve worked closely with Total Collection Solution, … more
Leaving it to the next board
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature is closing the door on the last four years and opening a new door to five new legislators starting terms alongside four returning lawmakers in the … more
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Department of Public Works Commissioner Edward McAndrew spoke before the Sullivan County Legislature prior to their passing a resolution to authorize a contract with Holt Construction for the constructing of the airport terminal project on Thursday, December 14.
Preparing for takeoff
MONTICELLO — During a special meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature to adopt the 2024 County Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Plan on Thursday, December 14, the full board also passed a … more
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DVAA in Narrowsburg as it was.
DVAA seeks architect for major project
NARROWSBURG — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) has been awarded a planning grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to secure the services of … more
CAPTIONS: A popular site for tourism and swimming and once a connector from the town of Cochecton to Milanville, Pennsylvania, there are some who wish to have the Skinners Falls Bridge rehabilitated to its original function. Others find it easier and safer having a new, modern bridge in its place.
Skinners Falls Bridge future uncertain
COCHECTON -— The Skinners Falls-Milanville, PA, Bridge, popular landmark spanning the Delaware River, was closed to traffic back in August amidst safety concerns related to the condition of the … more
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With two causes of action being dismissed and denied by Judge Stephen Schick on December 14, the lawsuit that sprung following the dissolution of the Town of Highland Constabulary has a future date set for two remaining causes of action.
Constabulary lawsuit continues in Highland
HIGHLAND – A lawsuit which named the defendants as the Town of Highland and Councilwoman Kaitlin Haas by Plaintiff, former Constable Marc Anthony, following the dissolution of the Constabulary, … more
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Ten-year veteran on the Liberty Town Board, Brian McPhillips, submitted his resignation December 18 in anticipation of his swearing in as County Legislator of District 3 on January 1.
Brian McPhillips resigns for leap to County Gov’t
LIBERTY – County Legislator-elect Brian McPhillips submitted his letter of resignation before the Liberty Town   Board at the meeting on December 18, with his colleagues parting ways with … more
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Rosie DeCristofaro, town representative on the Scenic Byway Board, enjoys the view of the Delaware River from the bridge on Creamery Road in Callicoon following the tree trimming.
Putting the scenic in Scenic Byway
CALLICOON — A few weeks ago during the last week of November, Mootz Logging and Liberty Iron Works cut down a number of trees along the Callicoon Creek in the Hamlet of Callicoon, in order to … more
Sullivan County Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Liddle, reported a rise in the homeless census for Sullivan in his December report.
Homelessness on the rise
MONTICELLO – In his monthly report during the meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, December 14, Health and Human Services Commissioner John Liddle reported a pretty substantial increase in … more
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Christmas is right around the corner
With Christmas but three days away, parishes throughout Sullivan County are fully decorated, awaiting the birth of Jesus Christ. This altar scene is of Sullivan County’s oldest Catholic Church, … more
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Sections of State Route 52 in Loch Sheldrake will undergo a rezoning process, with the aim of promoting business development and safeguarding against excessive construction of high-density housing.
Loch Sheldrake faces Business Zone conversion
FALLSBURG— During the last town board meeting of the year on December 18, 2023, Fallsburg Town Council member, Joe Levner expressed his reservations about voting on such resolutions like noise … more
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Bethel seeks Town Planner
The Town of Bethel is currently seeking a Planner and is putting forth a Request for Proposals letter, which was brought to the attention of those who attended the Town Board meeting Wednesday, … more
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Highland and Lumberland Veteran graves were marked by white crosses and American flags.
Wreaths Across America sees over 1,700 Veteran graves honored
Hundreds of wreaths now adorn the graves of Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces after a county-wide sweep of remembrance brought on by the return of Wreaths Across America over the past weekend. … more
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All of the judges for the Peace Poster Contest decided on a clear winner.
Brianna Mendez wins Tri-Valley Peace Poster contest
TRI-VALLEY — On Thursday, November 9 several of the Tri-Valley Lions headed off to the Tri-Valley School to review and judge Peace Posters for the 2023 Lions International Peace Poster Contest. … more
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Christine Miraglia takes position of assistant principal of St. John Community School
MONTICELLO — Once a panther, always a panther. Monticello Central School District is excited to welcome Christine Miraglia as the new assistant principal of St. John Street Community School and … more
Gabino Marin is with his three daughters, five-year-old Yaretzy, Ixchel Marin and Kimberlin Malaga.
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrated by St. Peter’s Church
A long the stretch from South Main to North Main Street, the Hispanic community of Liberty heard songs and prayers and a procession as a part of the Saint Peter’s Catholic Church’s Feast … more
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