President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “radical left bias” in their coverage. The order, which faces legal challenges, raises significant concerns about the future of public broadcasting in America—especially among local […]
Dunmore, PA – The Delaware River, which was closed between Damascus and the Skinners Falls Bridge on April 7, 2025, for the removal of the Skinners Falls Bridge, has been reopened, according to PennDOT. Aids to Navigation (ATON) are in place and will remain until the project is complete this spring. Motorists can stay informed […]
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County has been awarded a $500,000 grant to bolster its emergency medical services system. The funding, the maximum allowable under the County Emergency Medical Services Support Grant Program, will support four key initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, response times, and EMS provider capabilities. The grant application, prepared by Deputy Commissioner […]
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Author and narrative historian Suzanne Cope’s new book, Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis, uncovers the extraordinary—and until now, largely untold—stories of four courageous women who risked everything to resist fascism during World War II. From bomb-making in underground bunkers to cycling through the Alps with munitions strapped […]
Next week marks Children’s Book Week at the Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL), with a packed schedule of family-friendly events from May 5 through May 11. With a mix of storytimes, playgroups, movies, and hands-on challenges, WSPL’s Callison Stratton says there’s something for every young reader to enjoy. This year’s events include Storytime for ages […]
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board of directors to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS,” the nation’s primary public broadcasters. Trump contends that news coverage by NPR and PBS contains a left-wing bias. The federal funding for NPR and PBS is appropriated by Congress. The executive […]
During his weekly appearance on Radio Chatskill, Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust provided updates on County operations, community programs, and upcoming deadlines that residents should know: Liberty Police Chief Raises Concerns Over Knights Inn; Homeless Shelter May Face Revote Liberty Police Chief Steve D’Agata has publicly voiced concerns about ongoing issues at the Knights […]
