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Sullivan 180 and Sullivan BOCES hosted meeting to improve recreation (VIDEO)
FERNDALE- To exchange ideas and to increase a collaborative effort between schools and municipalities, Sullivan 180 and Sullivan BOCES hosted an informal gathering of school, town, parks, and recreation officials at BOCES in Ferndale. Shannon Cilento of Sullivan 180 wants the focus of the meeting to be on the improvement...
Lengthy investigation leads to charge filed in Crawford fatality
CRAWFORD – Following a seven-month investigation into a fatal head-on crash on Route 17K near Youngblood Road in the Town of Crawford, a Bronx man was charged by State Police with criminally negligent homicide. On September 23, 2023, a two-car crash led to the death of Gerald Filcher, 64,...
Arrest made in 7-month Orange County homicide investigation
State Police say Medina was driving a box truck east on Route 17K when he crossed over into the opposite lane and struck Filcher's car. After a seven-month investigation, Medina was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide.
“Mr. Middletown” passes away
MIDDLETOWN – John Degnan, the recently retired director of the Middletown Downtown Business Improvement District, died on Saturday. Mayor Joseph DeStefano said Degnan was beloved and accomplished in all of life’s journeys. “He was just so involved in our downtown revitalization. We called him the heart and soul...
$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Newburgh
The winner picked all five numbers -- 10-18-27-37-61 and a Powerball of 5 -- but failed to pick the Powerball to win the large haul of cash for the Tuesday, April 30 game, said New York Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less...
Vernon climbs to the top, wins first-ever NJAC Championship
It has been a gradual climb for Vernon during the NJAC Tournament. During the first-ever tournament in 2022, the Vikings were eliminated in the semifinal round. Last year, it was a loss in the championship game to Randolph. On Saturday, Vernon returned to Sparta and was able to return to the final round.
Brothers Found Guilty Of Killing Plattekill Man
Orange County resident Junando Dawkins, age 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County Court of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji,...
Contestant makes history as first Miss Delaware Teen USA with Down syndrome
History was made in Delaware Sunday night, as 17-year-old Kayla Kosmalski became the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA. Kosmalski is a senior and varsity cheerleader at Middletown High School, located about 30 miles south of Wilmington. The Miss Delaware USA organization described her as capturing the hearts of many with her “radiant spirit and inspiring journey.”
DEC: Bloomingburg taking ‘corrective action’ to fix major sewage leak into Shawangunk Kill
Officals say the Sullivan County village has made several repairs to its sewage treatment plant after the DEC found millions of gallons of raw and partially treated effluent leaking into the Shawangunk Kill.
Goshen Area Parent Nursery celebrates 42 years
Goshen Area Parent Nursery recently celebrated its 42-year anniversary in the village of Goshen with a robbin cutting ceremony organized by the local Chamber of Commerce. Goshen Area Parent Nursery School (GAPNS) is a modified cooperative preschool whose administration, budgeting and operations are run by the parents through an elected Executive Board. The learning model is based on “learning through play,” with an emphasis on literacy, socialization, role-play and academics.
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