Sullivan County Democrat

26/07/2024

Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge

The Healthiest Fire Department Challenge continues, with Monticello in the lead with 556 points, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department holding on to the second spot with 522 points, and Kauneonga Lake rounding out the top three with 378 points. Congratulations to Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department for earning over 500 points and being the second department to ever reach 500 points!

The Healthiest Fire Department Challenge continues, with Monticello in the lead with 556 points, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department holding on to the second spot with 522 points, and Kauneonga Lake …

26/07/2024

Half a century of softball for ‘Smoking Jo’ Walls

Anthony Morgano

Charlie’s Angels, one of the Sullivan County Women’s Softball League premier teams, celebrated ‘Smoking Jo’ Walls on Tuesday evening.

WHITE SULPHER SPRINGS — Charlie’s Angels, one of the Sullivan County Women’s Softball League premier teams, celebrated ‘Smoking Jo’ Walls on Tuesday evening. Walls …

26/07/2024

Deputy Admin of Care Center reports to County
Health rating remains 1 star out of 5

Alex Kielar

After months of District 5 Legislator Cat Scott calling for a representative from the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty to report to the Legislature, Deputy Administrator of the facility, Bobbi-Ann Kanoff, gave the latest report of the Care Center to the Health and Human Service Committee of the Legislature on Thursday, July 18.

MONTICELLO — After months of District 5 Legislator Cat Scott calling for a representative from the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty to report to the Legislature, Deputy Administrator …

26/07/2024

Officials slam Sullivan prison closure

Patricio Robayo

With the Woodbourne Correctional Facility looming in the background, State Senator Peter Oberacker, along with town officials and law enforcement, gathered at the Woodbourne Firehouse to rally and protest against the closure of the Sullivan Correctional Facility.

WOODBOURNE - With the Woodbourne Correctional Facility looming in the background, State Senator Peter Oberacker, along with town officials and law enforcement, gathered at the Woodbourne Firehouse to …

26/07/2024

Liberty woman arrested for arson

Alex Kielar

The Liberty Commons Apartment Complex went up in flames on Tuesday, July 16 at about 6:20 p.m.

LIBERTY – The Liberty Commons Apartment Complex went up in flames on Tuesday, July 16 at about 6:20 p.m. The Liberty Police Department and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire Arson …

26/07/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert! For July 26, 2024

Listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/H2yk6LAN6dHdgYhWA

In this episode:

1️⃣ **New York State Announces Closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg**

2️⃣ **Sullivan County Fire Coordinator Calls for Extension on New OSHA Regulations**

3️⃣ **Liberty Commons Apartment Complex Fire Determined to be Arson**

4️⃣ **Tragic Death of Two-Year-Old in Hot Car Prompts Family to Seek Custody of Sibling**

5️⃣ **Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Highlights Housing Affordability Crisis**

26/07/2024

43rd Democrat Golf Tourney tees off today at Villa Roma

In what promises to be a beautiful weekend of weather, the 43rd edition of the Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man Better Ball Golf Tourney tees off this morning at 8 a.m. sharp.

Sponsored by this newspaper and hosted by the Villa Roma Championship Golf Course in Callicoon, the Democrat Golf Tourney has become one of the most competitive and popular golfing events in the Hudson Valley.

In what promises to be a beautiful weekend of weather, the 43rd edition of the Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man Better Ball Golf Tourney tees off this morning at 8 a.m. sharp. Sponsored by this …

23/07/2024

STREAMSIDE - Dave Catizone on Nymphs

Judy Van Put

Summer’s heat continues to keep many trout fishers indoors to give the trout a respite. On Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2024, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing at 143 cubic feet per second, which is below the median average flow on this date of 157 cfs over 110 years of record-keeping, despite some heavy rainstorms over the past several days.

Summer’s heat continues to keep many trout fishers indoors to give the trout a respite. On Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2024, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing at 143 cubic feet per …

23/07/2024

River Run sets record

Jeanne Sager

The 26th year for the Delaware Youth Center’s annual River Run may just go down in the record books. The race raised more than $40,000 for the Callicoon non-profit, a number that outgoing Race Director Ann Santoro said was the highest ever.

CALLICOON — The 26th year for the Delaware Youth Center’s annual River Run may just go down in the record books. The race raised more than $40,000 for the Callicoon …

23/07/2024

Karen Holden steps down as Public Health Director
County leaders grateful for her lifesaving work

Alex Kielar

Sullivan County Public Health Director Karen Holden is moving on to work in the Career and Tech Education program at Sullivan County BOCES, announced Commissioner of Health and Human Services in Sullivan County, John Liddle, before the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature last week.

LIBERTY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Karen Holden is moving on to work in the Career and Tech Education program at Sullivan County BOCES, announced Commissioner of Health and Human …

23/07/2024

Legislature opposes proposed new OSHA regulations

Alex Kielar

Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild urged for the deadline for the new Emergency Response Standard of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to be pushed back from July to September during the Public Safety Committee of the Sullivan County Legislature on Thursday, July 18.

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild urged for the deadline for the new Emergency Response Standard of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …

23/07/2024

Fallsburg’s Sullivan Correctional Facility to shut down

Patricio Robayo

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg as part of the 2024-25 New York State Budget.

FALLSBURG — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg as part of the 2024-25 New York …

19/07/2024

Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge

The Healthiest Fire Department Challenge hit a new milestone: Monticello still leads with 519 points, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department holds on to the second spot with 489 points, and Kauneonga Lake rounds out the top three with 378 points. Congratulations to Monticello Fire Department for reaching over 500 points and setting a new challenge record!

The Healthiest Fire Department Challenge hit a new milestone: Monticello still leads with 519 points, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department holds on to the second spot with 489 points, and Kauneonga Lake …

19/07/2024

Hoopers grow their skill set at SUNY Sullivan camp

Anthony Morgano

More than 60 campers made their way to SUNY Sullivan’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse this week to participate in the annual youth basketball camp.

LOCH SHELDRAKE — More than 60 campers made their way to SUNY Sullivan’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse this week to participate in the annual youth basketball camp. Under the tutelage of …

19/07/2024

Video Games are a big hit at the Library

Vincent Kurzrock

Mamakating Library Director Cheryl Jones presented before the Town Board about the progress being made at the Library, noting that this year they introduced a new collection of video games with the thanks given to the Friends of the Library who helped fund the initiative.

WURTSBORO — Mamakating Library Director Cheryl Jones presented before the Town Board about the progress being made at the Library, noting that this year they introduced a new collection …

19/07/2024

One Small Step
Bridging the political divide with WJFF Radio

Sean Kuhn

WJFF Radio is bringing a new talk show to its listeners, intended to bring together members of the community who would otherwise have little reason to get to know one another. As anyone who watches national news probably knows, the country is facing a period of intense political division.

SULLIVAN COUNTY — WJFF Radio is bringing a new talk show to its listeners, intended to bring together members of the community who would otherwise have little reason to get to know one another. …

19/07/2024

Rehabilitation begins on Callicoon-Damascus bridge

Derek Kirk

Reconstruction on the 1961 inter-state bridge between the hamlet of Callicoon and Damascus Township, PA, has begun after heavy machinery and other equipment now occupy the parking lot next to the aged infrastructure.

CALLICOON, DAMASCUS, PA — Reconstruction on the 1961 inter-state bridge between the hamlet of Callicoon and Damascus Township, PA, has begun after heavy machinery and other equipment now …

19/07/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert! For July 19,

Listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/A5hod69FiXmmVL91A

In this episode:

1️⃣ **Tragic Death of Foster Child in Monticello**

2️⃣ **WJFF Radio Launches "One Small Step" to Bridge Community Divides**

3️⃣ **Neversink Crossing Project Nears Approval**

4️⃣ **St. Peter’s Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary**

5️⃣ **Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally**

6️⃣ **Sullivan County IDA Chair Suzanne Loughlin Resigns**

7️⃣ **Local Firefighters Raise Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Rule**

8️⃣ **CATCH My Breath Program Aims to Prevent Youth Va**ng**

9️⃣ **Sullivan County EMS Upgrades and Recognition Efforts**

🔟 **Community Mourns the Loss of Daniel D. Buddenhagen**

17/07/2024

Many thanks to Sullivan County, NY Government for sharing our latest edition of Catskills Confidential! Check out the good things happening at Lake Superior State Park in Bethel, and more summer fun around the county, at the link below!

Lake Superior, the State park we operate in Bethel, is the cover story of the latest Catskills Confidential! Take a look at https://scdemocratonline.com/stories/catskill-confidential-julyaugust-2024,144058

16/07/2024

Turtle Trot 10K and 5K tears through Kenoza Lake

Anthony Morgano

Runners, walkers, supporters and even goats gathered at the Kenoza Lake Fire Department in the early morning hours on Saturday to run through the hilly terrain for the 10th annual Turtle Trot.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Runners, walkers, supporters and even goats gathered at the Kenoza Lake Fire Department in the early morning hours on Saturday to run through the hilly terrain for the 10th …

16/07/2024

Tri-Valley’s Kane Poje advances to Junior Olympics

Anthony Morgano

Tri-Valley’s standout freshman Kane Poje returned to Icahn Stadium over the weekend to compete in the USATF Region 1 Junior Olympic Championship.

NEW YORK, NY –– Tri-Valley’s standout freshman Kane Poje returned to Icahn Stadium over the weekend to compete in the USATF Region 1 Junior Olympic Championship. Poje competed …

16/07/2024

Bethel responds to proposed emergency response standards from OSHA

Jacqueline C. Herman

A proposed rule set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), directed at firefighters as a new “Emergency Response Standard”, was received recently by local volunteer firefighters. It spurred their representatives on the Board of Fire Commissioners to ask for a letter to be written by Bethel Town Supervisor Dan Sturm in response.

BETHEL — A proposed rule set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), directed at firefighters as a new “Emergency Response Standard”, was received recently by …

16/07/2024

IDA Chair Suzanne Loughlin resigns; Howard Siegel to fill opening

Alex Kielar

Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Director Jennifer Flad announced to the Economic Development Committee of the Legislature on Thursday, July 11 that IDA Chair Suzanne Loughlin has resigned.

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Director Jennifer Flad announced to the Economic Development Committee of the Legislature on Thursday, July 11 that …

16/07/2024

Local leaders react to attempt on Trump’s life

Alex Kielar

An assassination attempt on 45th U.S. President Donald Trump was plotted by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13, at the Republican nominee’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Sullivan County local leaders and public officials have since voiced their thoughts on the incident which left one rallygoer, 50 year old Corey Comperatore, dead and at least two others, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, injured.

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12/07/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert! For July 12, 2024

Listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/AWrXYb9UkEBXg2k79

In this episode:

1️⃣ **Tragic Drowning Incident: Man Drowns in Delaware River Near Barryville-Shohola Bridge**

2️⃣ **Early Morning Garage Fire in Liberty**

3️⃣ **Monticello Addresses Water System Issues**

4️⃣ **Town Board Approves Water and Sewer Agreement**

5️⃣ **Upper Delaware BioBlitz Returns In-Person**

6️⃣ **James Taylor Captivates Audience at Bethel Woods**

7️⃣ **Family Concert Series Features Bob Marley Tribute**

8️⃣ **Concerns Raised Over Refuah Health Building**

9️⃣ **Fallsburg Issues Water Conservation Notice**

🔟 **Growing Older Together Hosts Lavapalooza Fundraiser**

09/07/2024

STREAMSIDE - TU trout camps and kids fishing

Judy Van Put

The hot weather of summer has arrived, and a limited amount of rain has kept area rivers and streams at a typical low level over the past week; on Sunday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls registered 182 cubic feet per second, which is just above the median average flow of 174 over 110 years of record-keeping.

The hot weather of summer has arrived, and a limited amount of rain has kept area rivers and streams at a typical low level over the past week; on Sunday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls …

09/07/2024

2024 All Sullivan County Track and Field Teams

Compiled by Frank Schorling

The Sun has finally set on the 2023-24 school year. Seniors will be moving on from high school and underclassmen will be resting for the summer to return for another strong year of athletics in the fall.

SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sun has finally set on the 2023-24 school year. Seniors will be moving on from high school and underclassmen will be resting for the summer to return for another strong …

09/07/2024

Devany Road’s municipal water, sewer agreement expected

Derek Kirk

An inter-agency agreement is expected to be presented before the Town Board following a 3-1 vote in favor of pursuing a resolution, which if adopted would allow municipal water on Devany Road for the 10 existing properties as out-of-district users and sewer for the nine that are in the district for one year.

LIBERTY — An inter-agency agreement is expected to be presented before the Town Board following a 3-1 vote in favor of pursuing a resolution, which if adopted would allow municipal water on …

09/07/2024

Monticello talks water systems, meters reading high for the horse track

Vincent Kurzrock

Village Manager James Snowden talked of plans for the water system in the village, recounting of the blaze that occurred at the Monticello Manor the night prior to the meeting.

MONTICELLO — Village Manager James Snowden talked of plans for the water system in the village, recounting of the blaze that occurred at the Monticello Manor the night prior to the meeting. …

05/07/2024

Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge

As we enter July, the end is in sight for the Healthiest Fire Department Challenge!

As we enter July, the end is in sight for the Healthiest Fire Department Challenge! With only two months left in the challenge, Monticello is holding the top spot with 463 points, followed by …