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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Sullivan County, New York

This one was interesting for me to write because when I was 17, I went to Sullivan Community College. It was basically the only college that would accept me. I wasn’t that great as a student in high school, but that’s because I wanted to be a musician, and I spent all my time practicing piano. It wasn’t because I was lazy; I just found what I wanted to do with my life, and I did that for a good 30 years.

Sullivan County, NY · 8d

Tri-County Independent

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Honesdale council approves contract for property code enforcement

After a gap in having a regular property code enforcement officer, Honesdale Borough Council on Oct. 26 approved entering into a contract with Northeast Inspection Consultants (NEIC) to conduct this service. The vote was 6-0; Councilor James Brennan was absent. In June, the council contracted with NEIC for zoning and property maintenance and building code enforcement, but due to an oversight did not include a code enforcement officer, said Councilor James Hamill, who chairs the Zoning and Code Enforcement Committee. He said he stepped into this committee role a couple months ago. The committee and borough staff have been very active in addressing needs and fielding complaints and concerns from the public, Hamill said. “I’m really starting to understand what the highest priority needs are in the community. Chief among them is code enforcement. Finally, tonight after some persistence we are getting code enforcement. That is huge for a volume of issues; there are a lot of people in need of making sure that the codes that are on the books are enforced,” Hamill said. Amanda Gravine, deputy open records officer, told the Tri-County Independent that since July, NEIC has been helping the borough with code enforcement when asked, although

Honesdale, PA · 3d

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Corrected. Pike County Election Results

Update: The Pike County Courier originally reported that Rob Bresnahan won re-election in the 8th Congressional District. The original report was using data for Pike County voters only. The article has been updated to reflect the voting data for the whole district. As of press time, these are the unofficial...

Pike County, PA · 4d

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Construction is set to begin on East Branch Rest Area, state officials say

Delaware County, NY · 1d

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Has a Flat-Out Problem in CNY

Central New York's famous Christmas tree is on its way to NYC, but not before a little roadside adventure.

New York, NY · 2d

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Community Excited About New Hobby Lobby Location In Popular Ulster County Plaza

On Facebook, Fitz's Liquor Store mentioned that Hobby Lobby is coming to the neighborhood in Kingston!

Ulster County, NY · 3d

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Live music returns to the Sullivan County Museum

HURLEYVILLE- Live music is back at the Sullivan County Museum! Join them Sunday, November 15, for a free afternoon of great music, good company, and a celebration of the sounds that keep the spirit of Woodstock and classic rock alive. Since last April, Sullivan County’s fastest-rising band, Jaketown Road, has...

Hurleyville, NY · 1d

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Intergalactic festival kicks off in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Something intergalactic is landing in Lackawanna County this weekend. The third annual Carbondalien Festival is now underway with its extraterrestrial and extra fun weekend in Carbondale. It may seem a little out there if you’ve never heard of this festival, but it’s something that unites a lot of people in […]

Carbondale, PA · 1d

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Sullivan County hires outside counsel after found in criminal contempt

The Sullivan County Legislature voted Thursday to hire outside counsel after an Ulster County judge found the county in criminal contempt of a temporary restraining order last week. The temporary injunction and restraining order banned the county from removing senior residents from the only county-owned adult care center, following a...

Sullivan County, NY · 2d

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Meet Norm, the Carbondalien Festival's newest Martian mainstay

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1974, a believed Alien crash landing captured the minds of Carbondale’s citizens and starting 3 years ago, the Carbondale Alien or Carbondalien festival has been welcoming people to enjoy the cosmos. In a few short years, the festival has become one of...

Carbondale, PA · 1d

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Sullivan County Legislature hires two attorneys in legal battle over closure of nursing home

MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature Thursday voted to hire two law firms to represent the county and county manager after they were found in criminal contempt of a State Supreme Court order not to move forward with moving residents from the county nursing home in Liberty after they were instructed on two occasions not to do so.

Sullivan County, NY · 2d

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Council will choose Cognetti's replacement once she resigns as mayor to enter Congress

With Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on her way to Congress, the City Council will have the job of replacing her once she resigns. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids members of Congress from holding another salaried office in the state at the same time. Cognetti, a Democrat, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan...

Scranton, PA · 3d

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Free fair in Lackawanna County aims to help residents keep items for longer and promote recycling

Beloved items break. Shirts get snagged. Switches snap. Appliances short out. The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability, Johnson College and the City of Scranton want to help residents fix those items, instead of buying new ones. "This event is kind of matching up with how the vibe is lately,...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department to host toy drive for The Wright Center for Patient and Community Engagement

The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s deputies will ensure local children have a great holiday season by hosting a toy drive benefiting The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (TWCPCE). New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted by deputies and TWCPCE staff during the Lackawanna Winter Market on...

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d

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More Resignations Leave Archbald Planning Commission Without Quorum to Review Data Center Proposals

Archbald, PA · 2d

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Wade sworn in as Lycoming County DA after Marino resigns

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County has a new district attorney following the abrupt resignation of the county's chief prosecutor this week. Former First Assistant District Attorney Martin Wade was sworn in Friday as Lycoming County’s new district attorney, succeeding Tom Marino, who resigned the same day, citing health concerns. Assistant District Attorney Phoebe Yates was also sworn in as first assistant district attorney. She is the first woman to hold the first assistant position in the history of the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. Under Pennsylvania law, the first assistant automatically assumes the district attorney’s office when the elected district attorney resigns mid-term. Wade will serve the remainder of Marino’s term, which ends in November 2027. The office will be on the ballot next year. Marino, 74, announced earlier this week that he was stepping down. In a letter to county residents, he described the decision as “a mix of sadness and gratitude” and said he was leaving “due to a combination of health reasons.” He had previously served as Lycoming County district attorney from 1992 to 2002 before becoming U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and later serving multiple terms in Congress. Wade has been first assistant

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

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Williamsport council accepts bid for vacant City Hall building 5-2

Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to accept the only bid that came in for the former City Hall building at 245 W. Fourth Street, and to move ahead with negotiating a sales agreement. Scott Williams, assistant director of community and economic development and planning, told council the city received a single bid for $455,000 when the invitation-for-bids period closed Sept. 30. After review, staff found the bid complete and compliant. The resolution accepts that bid and authorizes the city to proceed with a sales agreement. Solicitors will negotiate the details, and the finished agreement will have to come back before council for a separate vote. The building sits in the central business district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It would be sold as-is. Terms expected to be worked into the agreement include protections against demolition or major exterior changes, along with a possible right of first refusal for the city if the buyer later decides to sell. The buyer is JBAS Realty of Jessup, owned by John Basalyga. JBAS has indicated it plans to renovate the building for residential use while keeping the exterior intact. The same firm submitted a higher

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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Over 100 teams across PA competing to honor veterans

HUGHESVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — To honor Veterans Day through competitive youth soccer and community impact; That is the goal for the annual Veterans Day Freedom Cup, hitting the pitch once again over the weekend in Hughesville. 28/22 News was on the sidelines Saturday morning for the very special soccer event. More than 100 teams […]

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Williamsport ranks second in Pa. cities where young adults want to build careers at home

Williamsport, Pa. — More than half of young Pennsylvanians say they want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a new survey, with Williamsport ranking second statewide among cities where that commitment is strongest. A resume.io survey of 3,052 adults ages 18–35 found that 51% of young Pennsylvanians are committed to putting down professional roots in their hometowns. Family ties and lower costs of living topped the list of reasons, and those willing to accept lower pay to stay local said they would take an average 10.5% salary cut. The survey ranked cities by the number of respondents who said they planned to stay or return, with a minimum of 50 responses per city. The top three Pennsylvania cities were: ErieWilliamsportAltoona In Williamsport, technical education and manufacturing support skilled careers in the region. UPMC Williamsport is Lycoming County’s largest employer. Pennsylvania College of Technology trains workers for fields ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare, while companies such as West Pharmaceutical Services and ANDRITZ offer additional specialist roles. That mix of education and local employment creates pathways that do not automatically require leaving the Susquehanna Valley. Erie ranked first, citing a mix of manufacturing, healthcare,

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

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