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Once Grand Building Now A Charred Ruin in Monticello, New York
Once again multiple fire companies were out overnight battling a fire in a building in Sullivan County. Videos were posted to social media last night and shared in numerous groups on Facebook that another old build waiting for renovation went up in flames. Earlier this year The Nevele Hotel in...
Coming together for Michael Chippi’s 5k Run and Walk
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 500 runners and walkers laced up their shoes and braced the heat for a cause. The sound of the horn this morning marked the start of the second annual Michael Chippi 5k Run and Walk at the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex. The event honors Michael “Chippi” Cawley the […]
Waymart council OKs peer review of ballfield upgrade options; next vote expected July 9
The Waymart men's softball team and Little League enthusiasts have asked for a peer review to present their recommendations on upgrading the borough ballfield, with the concern that a major state grant will expire if work on the long-awaited project does not start in 2024. Borough council agreed on June 11 that...
Catholic Charities to host free immigration legal clinic in Monticello
MONTICELLO- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, in partnership with Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster, will be hosting a FREE community Immigration Information Session and Legal Clinic at St. Peter’s Church in Monticello, Sullivan County, on Saturday, July 27. There is no charge to attend, but appointments are required.
Liberty Schools inducts two onto Wall of Fame
LIBERTY- Two Liberty Central School District graduates whose impacts on the school and community were quite different were honored Friday, June 28, at the annual Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame ceremony in the LHS auditorium. “Our Wall of Fame inductees embody a remarkable spectrum of personal and professional...
OLD BETHEL NEWS
Before we began the song service, Frank Sims (Christian Flag) and Malcolm Durr (American Flag) walked in holding the flags. The church members said the Pledge of Allegiance to each of the flags.Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Taran Smith Jr., Caleb Trichel and James Strickland Sunday. We also sang happy anniversary to John and Linda Bynog. It was their 40th anniversary.Bro. Wayne Salley…
Pit Bull Facing Tragic Death Following Apparent Abuse Deserves Justice
Target: Hon. Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, New York. Goal: Ensure comprehensive investigation and stricter enforcement of animal cruelty laws to prevent future cases of severe abuse and ensure the safety and well-being of animals. In a tragic case of apparent animal abuse, Zola, a 2-year-old pit bull...
Above and beyond: Here are Fallsburg's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Fallsburg High School selected Angelina Levner and Isaiah Young. Here are their profiles:. Angelina Levner. GPA: 99.86. Class Rank: 2. Varsity Sports: Cross Country; Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Valedictorian;...
One dead after crash in Lackawanna County
JESSUP, Pa. — One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after a crash just before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in Lackawanna County. Crews responded to a crash that happened near the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in Jessup. A 73-year-old female, whose name...
Coroner: driver hits pedestrian, dies in crash in Jessup
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office confirmed the driver who struck a pedestrian and crashed has died. According to the coroner, a 73-year-old woman died in a crash Thursday morning in Jessup. The coroner said she was driving erratically and lost control of her vehicle,...
Caldwell leads Blazers' state championship run
JONESBORO — Valley View baseball games drew a number of spectators with no rooting interest in the Blazers or their opponent this year. They were there, representatives of Major League Baseball teams, to evaluate Valley View senior center fielder Slade Caldwell. An Ole Miss recruit, considered one of the top prospects for this month’s MLB draft, Caldwell knew he was being watched every time he took the field.
Bethel Woods Adds New ‘Delicious’ Feature For 2024 Concert Season
If Bethel Woods fans had to answer a question of what is missing from this groovy site, it might be hard for them to think of anything. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is the home to the Woodstock Music Festival which took place on August 15, 1969. This three-day music festival brought in around 500,000 people to these peaceful grounds.
Coroner called to scene after pedestrian struck by car
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Lackawanna County. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center around 10:46 a.m. crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in […]
Owners of Rescued Monticello, New York Dog Make Heartbreaking Announcement
Zola the dog was the talk of the town around this time last year. She was saved and given a second chance at life thanks to the caring animal community in Sullivan County, New York. Unfortunately, those closest to Zola had to make an extremely heartbreaking decision about Zola's future.
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