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Michael Merton leads harness drivers at Monticello Raceway at midway point of season
Michael Merton leads the way in driver wins at Monticello Raceway at the mid-point of the 2024 season. Michael Merton has 131 wins, Jim Taggart Jr. has 105, Gregory Merton has 91 and Bruce Aldrich Jr. has 89 among the most successful drivers. As a result, Michael Merton has earned $494,807 in purses, Taggart $458,085 and Aldrich $407,168, the only drivers to reach $400,000 thus far.
Alert Issued For Woman, 32, Who's Gone Missing In Region
New York State Police in Sullivan County from Troop F in Liberty are attempting to locate Jennifer E. Bruning, who was last seen in the hamlet of Barryville, adding that her welfare is currently a concern. Bruning has ties to Orange County (Port Jervis and Newburgh). Anyone with information on...
Maine Man Shot by Police after Trying to Hit Officer with Vehicle
A 63-year-old Maine man was in custody after he tried to hit an officer with a vehicle and was shot by police. Maine Man Shot after Trying to Hit Police with Vehicle. Paul Gosselin from Augusta was taken to the hospital following the incident Tuesday in Barryville, New York. Suspicious...
Car show benefits AWSOM animal shelter
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The heat was beating down on these hot rods at Memorytown in Paradise Township near Mount Pocono, but it didn't stop car lovers and animal lovers alike from coming out to the Crazy for Cars Car Show. "Today is our 15th annual Crazy for Cars...
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Lawyers and golfers unite for law enforcement (GALLERY)
MONTICELLO – The personal injury law firm of Rutberg Breslow recognized two law enforcement endeavors by hosting a golf tournament at the legendary Monster Golf Course in Monticello recently. The golf course is on the grounds of Resorts World Catskills and the money raised is being split between Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff for his chosen camp and the Dutchess County 10-13 Foundation (DC 10-13) Foundation through Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati.
Arcadia M. Dorta Diaz
Arcadia M. Dorta Diaz passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Iglesia Bautista Camino de Fe, 10 North Main Street, Monroe, NY.
Tyler J. Carpenter
Tyler J. Carpenter a lifetime resident of Port Jervis died suddenly on July 4, 2024. He was 34. The son of Kathleen Carpenter and David Stewart, he was born on April 26, 1990 in Port Jervis, NY. His family said skateboarding is the one thing that always made him happy.
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 […]
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 53: Joshua Vinton, Western Wayne HS
Coaches comment: He’s a strong tough player who has demonstrated an ability to be effective in the power run game and zone scheme. He has become a bit of a threat in the passing game as well in our screen passing scheme. He will be a big part of our success on offense and defense this season.
Robert A. Raymond
Robert A. Raymond of Monticello, a retired Postmaster for the Town of Fallsburg, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He was 79. The son of the late Arthur Raymond and Ruth Kozlowski Raymond, he was born June 19, 1945, in Monticello. He...
Body Of Missing Paddleboarder Recovered From NJ Lake
James Lee, 61, of Sandyston, had been on a stand-up paddleboard on Kittatinny Lake when he fell into the water and did not re-emerge Friday, July 5 around 6:45 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. His body was recovered Sunday morning, July 8, according to Marchan. The...
Henry D. (Doug) Johnson
Henry D. Johnson (Doug) of Unionville passed away unexpectedly on June 28 at Hartford Hospital at the age of 82. He was born on August 11, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, second son of Alice and Donald Johnson of Millersburg, PA. He graduated in 1961 with an Associate’s Degree from Valley Forge Military Academy, PA and in 1966 with a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Syracuse University, NY.
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