Building bridges
How did it get to be this bad? Pennsylvania has earned the nationwide distinction for having the largest number of bridges that have been left to fall into disrepair. Twenty-six percent of more than...
View ArticleRunning for Tusten Town Justice
September 4, 2013Hello, my name is Charles “Chuck” Hoffman, and I am running for one of the two Town of Tusten Justice seats up for election this year. I’d like to take a moment of your time and tell...
View ArticleDoing what is ‘right’
September 4, 2013There seems to be an overzealous campaigner who is looking to occupy one of the seats as Tusten Town Justice. He is a Democratic Republican Independent Conservative. Well, so much for...
View ArticleThoughts about public servants
September 4, 2013Your article “Tusten Becomes a Friend of the Court,” in the August 22–28 issue, really shows the difference between a self-serving politico and a true servant of the people. I believe...
View ArticleAn endorsement for Jane Luchsinger for town council
September 4, 2013In 1989, I moved to Narrowsburg. Upon arriving here, I was very respectful of the culture that had been here for generations. I now consider myself a “successful transplant” because I...
View ArticleDemocratic committee endorses candidate for town justice
September 4, 2013The Democratic Committee of the Town of Mamakating proudly endorses Cynthia Dolan for Mamakating Town Justice. It is important we all get out and vote for our candidate in the...
View ArticleWriter laments ‘once great nation’
September 4, 2013Recently while we were both at The Littlest World’s Fair in Grahamsville, NY, I was able to discuss with Congressman Chris Gibson the protest at his fundraiser. I was shocked to learn...
View ArticleSurvivor
Sometimes you have to go back to go forward. Forty-five years is a long way back though. When I was a young teenager there was a lanky English lad who was new to our high school. Somehow I nabbed him...
View ArticleHawaiian adventure
I sit writing this under the stars on a beach in Kauai, Hawaii. We have set up a small compound of three tents surrounding a small fire. The waves crash loud and soothing in the distance.There are six...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Livingston Manor celebrates Labor Day
The former DeBruce Labor Day Parade transitioned seamlessly to Livingston Manor on Sunday, September 1, featuring the parade lineup, vendors and entertainment that have made this end-of-summer event a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Send in the clowns
I think it’s safe to say that I’m not alone when it comes to a fear of clowns. From a very early age, they have made me nervous, skittish and (once in a while) downright freaked out. It still amazes me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Duck Race in the Callicoon Creek following tractor parade
JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Callicoon Creek will be the scene for 1,200 to 1,500 yellow, blue and pink ducks racing on Jeff Fest Day, to be held on Saturday, September 14 from the Mill Pond to the finish...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Historical Society to resume card parties
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Historical Society, located at 608 Broad St. in Milford, will resume hosting canasta on the second Wednesday of each month starting in September.The doors of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liberty Free Theatre’s play reading of ‘Red’
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present the Liberty Free Theatre in a performance reading of the play “Red” by John Logan at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main Street, on Thursday,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, ‘Same River’
HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Strike Anywhere returns to the NACL Theatre to present “Same River” on Sunday, September 8 at 4 p.m. Using first person accounts as source material, “Same River” is a multi-media...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Street of Soul in Hawley
HAWLEY, PA— Appearing as a duo, Nicky Egan and her side-man will take you through the streets of Blue-Eyed Soul on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Boiler Room on the lowest floor in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Children’s book launch at The Cooperage
HONESDALE, PA — Neil Waldman will launch his new book “Al and Teddy” at The Cooperage at 1030 Main St. in Honesdale on Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Waldman, a storyteller and illustrator,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Volunteer Firefighters: Heroes Among Us’
NARROWSBURG, NY — “Volunteer Firefighters: Heroes Among Us,” featuring photographic portraits and interviews highlighting the complex day-to-day experiences and unique roles of local firefighters,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ARTery features Rosser, Tully in September
MILFORD, PA — An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. for Alvin Rosser and Madeline Tully, whose paintings will be shown at the ARTery Gallery from September 13...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New hiking trail opens at Pepacton Reservoir
ANDES, NY — A new hiking trail has opened on New York City (NYC) property near the Pepacton Reservoir, thanks to a partnership between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and local...
View Article
