Sullivan County Democrat

03/01/2025

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Sullivan County legacy remembered

Fred Stabbert III and Judy Van Put

On Sunday, December 29, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, making him the oldest president in United States history. Carter was the 39th President of the United States, winning election in November of 1976, narrowly defeating Republican candidate Gerald Ford and serving until 1981.

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LIVINGSTON MANOR – On Sunday, December 29, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, making him the oldest president in United States history. Carter was the 39th …

31/12/2024

Timothy Dymond announces retirement from New York State Police

Following a distinguished career with the New York State Police, Senior Investigator Timothy Dymond has announced his retirement, marking the end of 20 years of exemplary service in law enforcement.

ALBANY – Following a distinguished career with the New York State Police, Senior Investigator Timothy Dymond has announced his retirement, marking the end of 20 years of exemplary service in …

31/12/2024

Monticello potentially selling parking lots

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MONTICELLO — Village Trustee John Barbarite believed the Village of Monticello has determined that they have excess parking lots available in the Village during their regular meeting …

31/12/2024

2024 Year in Review

Democrat Staff

As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back at the news-filled 2024 in Sullivan County. After 104 editions throughout the 52 weeks of the year, the Sullivan County Democrat has kept a close eye on all the happenings of the local politics, government, community events and beyond.

SULLIVAN COUNTY — As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back at the news-filled 2024 in Sullivan County. After 104 editions throughout the 52 weeks of the year, the Sullivan …

27/12/2024

Eldred School District faces discrimination charges

Vincent Kurzrock

A Federal discrimination complaint has been filed against the Eldred Central School District after it was claimed that a teacher who made degrading and racial remarks about two black students.

ELDRED — A Federal discrimination complaint has been filed against the Eldred Central School District after it was claimed that a teacher who made degrading and racial remarks about two …

24/12/2024

Mamakating welcomes new Sergeant
Proclaims ‘Goodie Maier Day’ after centenarian

Vincent Kurzrock

The Town Board of Mamakating was proud to welcome a new face to the lineup of troopers next to the Town Hall as Sergeant Eddy Donohue took on the role as Station Commander following the promotion of the position’s former holder, Mary Cadet.

WURTSBORO — The Town Board of Mamakating was proud to welcome a new face to the lineup of troopers next to the Town Hall as Sergeant Eddy Donohue took on the role as Station Commander …

24/12/2024

Skinners Falls Bridge to be permanently destroyed

Alex Kielar

During a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 17 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its new plan to now permanently destroy the currently standing Skinners Falls Bridge which connects the communities of Milanvile, Pennsylvania and Skinners Falls, New York.

MILANVILLE, PA & SKINNERS FALLS, NY – During a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 17 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its new plan to now …

24/12/2024

Livingston Manor, Roscoe approve merger
Voters decided on a seven-member school board with staggered three-year terms.

Anthony Morgano

After nearly three years of studies, meetings, votes and petitions, the communities of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central school districts elected to merge via centralization on Thursday, December 19.

ROCKLAND — After nearly three years of studies, meetings, votes and petitions, the communities of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central school districts elected to merge via centralization on …

20/12/2024

All Kings Must Fall: Eldred Yellowjackets end Chapel Field’s Longtime Class D dominance

Joseph McDoal

Eldred hosted Chapel Field in a regular season boys basketball matchup and managed an impressive but close 47-37 win over the Chapel Field Lions.

ELDRED–– Eldred hosted Chapel Field in a regular season boys basketball matchup and managed an impressive but close 47-37 win over the Chapel Field Lions. After the win Coach Bill Furler …

20/12/2024

Advo-cat-ing for the less fortunate

Alex Kielar

Commissioner of Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS), John Liddle, sent a letter in late November regarding those in the community seeking emergency housing, informing them that they have 10 days from the receipt of the letter to find alternate housing for any animal in their care that is not certified as a service animal.

LIBERTY – Commissioner of Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS), John Liddle, sent a letter in late November regarding those in the community seeking emergency housing, informing …

20/12/2024

Keeping ‘Pandora’s Box’ closed
Former PUD-hopeful property owner rezoning request denied

Derek Kirk

The owner of the Swan Lake property that recently was considered for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) has been denied their request for a zoning change by a failed 2-3 vote from the Liberty Town Board.

SWAN LAKE — The owner of the Swan Lake property that recently was considered for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) has been denied their request for a zoning change by a failed 2-3 vote …

20/12/2024

Feeling out Camp Fimfo’s findings
Highland Planning Board still accepting comments

HIGHLAND — Following the Highland Planning Board’s recent approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Camp Fimfo project in Barryville, community members were invited to a public hearing at the Eldred Junior/Senior High School Wednesday night to lend their thoughts on the project aimed at revamping the former Kittatinny Canoes campsite.

HIGHLAND — Following the Highland Planning Board’s recent approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Camp Fimfo project in Barryville, community members …

17/12/2024

Sullivan Generals grab first win of the season against Ulster Senators

Joseph Todora

The Ulster Senators took a visit to the Sullivan Generals in a rescheduled Men’s Basketball game for a conference matchup. Both teams were looking to get into the win column as both teams have gotten off to slow starts this year. The Generals were seeking their first win of the season coming in winless (0-8). The Senators were (2-9) heading into this matchup.

LOCH SHELDRAKE –– The Ulster Senators took a visit to the Sullivan Generals in a rescheduled Men’s Basketball game for a conference matchup. Both teams were looking to get into the …

17/12/2024

Monti Wrestlers shine in East Fishkill Tournament

Monti Panther wrestler Dion Knight won his first matchup in the tournament ultimately finishing 4-1 on the day. Knight came up short only in the the quarter finals then rattled off three straight wins to place third.

EAST FISHKILL–– Monti Panther wrestler Dion Knight won his first matchup in the tournament ultimately finishing 4-1 on the day. Knight came up short only in the the quarter finals …

17/12/2024

Callicoon awards bids for unsafe building demo
Gorick Construction to demo building

Alex Kielar

The Callicoon Town Board unanimously passed two resolutions regarding the demolition of the unsafe building at 797 North Branch Callicoon Center Road on Monday, December 9.

JEFFERSONVILLE – The Callicoon Town Board unanimously passed two resolutions regarding the demolition of the unsafe building at 797 North Branch Callicoon Center Road on Monday, December 9. …

17/12/2024

All at once
Keeping the faith while it’s upside down

Kathy Daley

In the world of Sullivan County’s Catholic parishes, whispers began to abound: what will happen to their cherished churches?

SULLIVAN COUNTY — In the world of Sullivan County’s Catholic parishes, whispers began to abound: what will happen to their cherished churches? The Archdiocese of New York, …

14/12/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert! For December 13, 2024

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In this episode:
-Artists Invited to Preserve Iconic Woodstock Message Tree
-Delaware River Basin Commission Declares Water Emergency
-WJFF’s One Small Step Project Bridges Political Divides
-Gladys ‘Goodie’ Maier Celebrates 100 Years of Community Impact
-SUNY Sullivan Regains Full Accreditation
-Sullivan West High Hosts College and Career Fair
-Barryville’s Camp Fimfo Advances with Environmental Impact Approval
-Monticello Fire Department Announces Volunteer Parade for Fall 2024

13/12/2024

One Small Step gathers over conversations that connect

Derek Kirk

One Small Step is a program organized by Story Corps, that selects seven nonprofit community radio stations to join their cause across the country. This year, WJFF was one of seven to join the ranks.

LIVINGSTON MANOR — One Small Step is a program organized by Story Corps, that selects seven nonprofit community radio stations to join their cause across the country. This year, WJFF was …