Day: June 29, 2026

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations as Summer Shortages Threaten Supply

As summer vacations, holiday celebrations and extreme heat reduce donor turnout, the American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood before seasonal shortages become more severe. Lori Chapman of the Red Cross said the organization is seeing low blood inventories nationwide at a time when demand remains constant. “Every two seconds someone in the […]
Red Cross Urges Blood Donations as Summer Shortages Threaten Supply

Sullivan County Cooling Centers

MONTICELLO, N.Y. — Sullivan County has identified a network of cooling centers across the county where residents can find relief from dangerous summer temperatures. The county is encouraging anyone without access to air conditioning — particularly older adults, young children and people with chronic medical conditions — to take advantage of air-conditioned public buildings during […]

Summer Meal Kit Program Feeds Sullivan County Students

The Northeastern Regional Food Bank has partnered with the food bank at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School to bring free breakfast and lunch to students when school is out for the summer. The new Summer Meal Kit Program will provide over 600 students with fourteen meals delivered to their homes weekly. George Ross Mackenzie Elementary […]
Summer Meal Kit Program Feeds Sullivan County Students

Documentary Explores the Controversial Idea of Engineering Earth’s Climate

As the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, some scientists are studying an idea that once seemed confined to science fiction: deliberately altering Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet. That emerging and controversial field, known as solar geoengineering—or sunlight reflection—is the focus of the documentary Plan C for Civilization, which will be screened July […]
Documentary Explores the Controversial Idea of Engineering Earth’s Climate

Delaware County Approves Countywide Volunteer Fire Service Assessment

DELHI, N.Y. — The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has approved funding for a comprehensive assessment of the county’s volunteer fire service, a move officials say is intended to help address growing staffing and operational challenges. The assessment will be conducted by Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) following recommendations from the Delaware County Fire Advisory […]
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Heading to the Delaware River? Here’s How to Stay Safe This Summer

Visitors heading to the Upper Delaware River this summer should prepare for more than sunshine and scenic views. National Park Service Park Ranger Susie Kaspar says warm weather can bring a range of safety concerns, from heat-related illnesses to unexpected cold-water exposure, even during the height of summer. “If somebody’s experiencing any type of symptoms […]
Heading to the Delaware River? Here’s How to Stay Safe This Summer