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Monticello parking issue heats up
MONTICELLO – Zev Schlesinger says contrary to what Monticello Mayor Rochelle Massey claims, he never got in her face at her home and cursed at her over his overnight parking tickets on Broadway. She filed harassment charges against him and secured a stay away order, but Sullivan County District...
Carbondale Area hosts Academic Honors Night
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School recently held its annual Academic Honors Night for students in grades 7-12 who have excelled academically. Students are eligible for academic honors if they have a cumulative average of 93% or higher. Principal Joseph Farrell and Assistant Principal Lawrence A. Gabriel III presented the students...
Celebrating natural hair on CROWN Day
DUNMORE, Pa. — July 3 is CROWN Day. CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, is a national effort to get states to pass laws that ban hair-based discrimination as it relates to hair style and texture. For hair stylist April Martinborough, a...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
Cleanups, conversation and change: Peckville library, Sierra Club team up for litter pickups
The Valley Community Library in Peckville, in conjunction with the Northeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Group and Keep PA Beautiful, alongside other local partners, has been holding a series of litter cleanups across the region. The library recently posted the amount of garbage that was picked up in the 10 cleanups...
Cora J. Maginsky
Born in 1938 of strong stock and rocky soil, Cora J. Maginsky of Sparrowbush, NY was liberated from this earth on June 22, 2024. Cora’s small stature belied her high standards, deep adherence to duty, keen sense of humor, and love for family and wayward animals. Always looking younger...
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School honor roll
Joseph Farrell, Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School principal, announced the fourth marking period honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. First honors: Mckenna Bogdon, Alexis Borosky, Lily Burns, Colt Calabro, Callie Cicio, Haleigh Corrigan, Jill Fox, Gabrielle Gregory, Molly Halstead, Alexis Hoffman, Sincere Howey, Joseph Kelsch, Macey Loughney, Gracie McDermott, Kayden Melko, Caige Nolan, Alexis Nykaza, Jacob Ortiz, Rahi Patel, Claire Serkosky, Colten Shaw, Franceska Sheppard, Keith Staples and Breann Wagner.
Cindy Lou McCombs
Cindy Lou McCombs of Westtown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024, at Garnet Medical Center. She was 63 years old. Born in Paterson, NJ, on January 11, 1961, she was the daughter of Eugene” Bucky” and Marlene (nee Gould) Conklin. Cindy Lou lived in Warwick, NY for many years.
William “Willie” Eichner
William (Willie) Eichner passed away surrounded by family on June 30, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in the Bronx, NY, on March 5, 1941, Willie lived his life for his family and the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish with his brothers and nephews and taught his children and grandchildren to fish. He enjoyed soaking in all that nature has to offer. His sense of humor knew no bounds and he went through life with a smile. An adoring husband, father, and poppy, he did everything he could to make his family happy. He loved to go above and beyond to decorate for the holidays and always had a story to tell.
Tickets available for Wildflower Concert Series in White Mills; first concert is July 6
Dorflinger’s 2024 Wildflower Concert Series begins Saturday, July 6, in the spacious outdoor amphitheater surrounded by tall pines and ferns on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. Concerts are held every Saturday evening through Aug. 17, along with a Wednesday evening concert, July 24. Concerts...
MHS engineering student builds his own airport after inspiration from classmate
Monticello High School students in Donald Waddell’s engineering class are soaring to new heights after a semester filled with creativity and innovation. MHS student Kaden Milton was inspired to build his own airport after he received a plane designed by classmate Charm Smith. After some brainstorming and planning, Kaeden put the skills he’s learned in Mr. Waddell’s engineering class to the test and began building the structure.
Farmer's Market Coupons Available Next Week
Monticello, NY — The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs. To that end, the Office for the Aging will begin distributing Farmer’s Market...
Summer Fund Drive Pool Party
Dive into some Summer Fund Drive fun with us at our Pool Party!. Time: 4-8pm Location:The Blue Fox Motel, 5670 NY-97, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Join us for a splashing good time featuring cool tunes from DJ Jason Tougaw of The Mixtape on Radio Catskill!. $10 suggested donation. Cash bar and...
Sean M. St. Laurent
Sean Michael St. Laurent, 46, of the town of Greenville in Port Jervis, entered into eternal rest on June 30,2024 after a brief illness. Sean was born on March 22, 1978, to Joseph “Neil” and Judith St. Laurent in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sean graduated from Green Run High...
Community calendar: Week of 7/4/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. St. John’s Cathedral, Mayfield, is holding a shoe collection at the church center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield....
Lucille M. Zimmermann
Lucille M. (Lohner) Zimmermann, 91, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Schneider) Lohner, she was born on April 27, 1933, in Queens, NY. Lucille was the widow of Paul G. Zimmermann, who...
What are this week’s top picks at Hayes Market?
PA live! (WBRE) — It’s time for our weekly check-in with the most entertaining grocer in the Keystone State, Mr. Rich Hayes the owner of Hayes Market in Waymart. Rich Hayes is here to show us the top picks for this week with pups by his side. Check...
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