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Where else but in the country?
If you live in Western Sullivan County, you’re accustomed to long drives and finding ways to fill them. A long drive back and forth from a doctor’s appointment or a run to the DMV is … more
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Answering the $64,000 question: How do you get more moderate-income housing without loss of any more rural land?
Kauneonga Lake To the editor:   The answer to adding more reasonably priced housing here in Sullivan County is through utilization of an existing NYS law that permits the construction … more
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The resurrection of Skinner Falls Bridge
Milanville, PA   To the Editor:      PennDOT is holding a ”cultural mitigation” meeting for Skinners Falls Bridge in person and on zoom on Wednesday, April … more
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Plant a tree this Arbor Day
Town of Fallsburg To the editor: Friday, April 25 is Arbor Day, a day well worth celebrating, especially in the Town of Fallsburg where we give license to developers to clear cut forests … more
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House of worship does not belong in Ag zone
Farmer Woodbourne This letter was addressed tothe the Town of Fallsburg Board   and sent to the Democrat for publication.   To the editor: I am writing to add a very … more
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All about the Earth
I t goes without saying that caring for our shared Earth is one of our most important duties, especially as inhabitants of such a beautiful county and the Delaware River valley. The saying … more
Displeasure with proposed new PUD
To the editor: Once again, members of the Liberty community are gathered to demonstrate our displeasure with the proposed new PUD (Planned Unit Development) law. We are pleased that the Town … more
The Temple of Diana at Blenheim Palace
Day 2: Outside the Palace
My friend Marystephanie and I had set ourselves another daunting schedule for our second full day in the United Kingdom. She arranged for us to be driven to both Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle … more
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Happy Easter!
O ne of the most important dates of the Christian religion has hopped back around the calendar – Easter Sunday! Even though the Gospel story about Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a tale of … more
An adventure through the archives
For weeks now, I’ve spent my early mornings perched in my office chair, wrapped up in a blanket, hitting “delete.” I’d like to pretend I don’t know how my hard … more
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Here’s to our Sweep peeps
W e have one thing here on the Western side of the county, its the Delaware River and its incredible views. The border river runs all the way between New York and Pennsylvania, and along its winding … more
The Day Ends on a Musical Note
  When we last left our intrepid London vacationers, we (by which I mean Marystephanie and I) had just left the Churchill War Rooms and taken the tube back to our hotel in South Kensington. … more
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Michael Brooks was a great man
To the editor: I miss my friend, and judging by the long line inside and outside of Colonial Funeral Home, I’m not alone. People from all parts of the county: politics, education, … more
Happy Passover!
T omorrow marks the beginning of this year’s Passover – and we want to wish all those who partake in this historic holiday a peaceful and happy celebration! Running   until nightfall … more
The language of the people who knew us when
When kids do battle with the drama inherent in high school attendance, there’s an almost universal mantra adopted by their parents: In a few years, this will end, and you never have to see … more
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“Our Elected State Legislators: Courageous Leaders or Cowardly Followers?”
To the editor: When we elect and then send our upstate legislators to Albany, we expect that they will be inspirational and unique individuals who will lead rather than blindly follow the wishes … more
There’s a ban for a reason
Y our local fire department and everyone who is called to the scene of an emergency are counting on you…to do nothing! At least, they want you to not burn anything as the state-wide burn … more
London Day One - Keep Moving
One of the problems when you fly overnight to Europe is that you often arrive wiped out and not fit for anything but a nap.   However, thanks to the recent Daylight Savings Time switch, we … more
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Cast away, fishermen!
T he first day of this month marked the always anticipated Opening Day for Trout fishing. For many who both live in the area and flock to the rivers from afar, it is the beginning of a long and … more
April Foods!
T he sky is falling! The sky is falling! Just take a look outside…gotcha! In case you were caught unaware on today’s “infamous” date, it is April’s Fools Day – … more
Excellent Job Democrat
Damascus, PA To the editor: In recent years, the state of Journalism has severely diminished due to political partisanship, financial influences and just plain ignorance. Often, it’s … more
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The Kensington Hotel, our home base for the adventure
Kathy and London collide
  I detest the term “bucket list” since it brings up the specter of our own mortality. However, I did just have a holiday that I had been dreaming of for ages.     I … more
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NYC just got closer
Down for a day trip to the Big Apple but worried about parking and traffic? Can’t quite seem to get a ride secured? Worry not any longer, as with the new daily bus program out of the Villa … more
The woman of the hour
Every once in a while, I end up in the lobby of Grover Hermann Hospital in Callicoon. Each time I do, I can’t help but stare at the tribute to “Mrs. Charles P. Kautz” in honor of a … more
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Dry vegetation in Cochecton is indicative of the landscape across Sullivan County.
E ven amongst journalists, where competition can be stiff at times, community is an important aspect in learning, growing and pursuing the craft. Last Thursday and Friday, Sullivan County Democrat … more
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