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POW/MIA Day to Be Observed in Monticello

The Fallen Comrade Table, present at every Sullivan County POW/MIA Recognition Day, features a specific set of items designed to remember American servicepeople who were/are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency will have a special ceremony in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 19 inside the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello.

Take a Guided History Walk Along a Local Canal and Railroad

Summitville, NY – This fall, join knowledgeable guide Kerron Barnes on walks along parts of the D&H Canal Linear Trail and O&W Rail Trail, where he’ll speak to the history of both trails.

The first walk will be Sunday, September 21 at 1 p.m. The second will be Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. The walks start at Sullivan County’s D&H Canal Interpretive Center, 16 Bova Road, Summitville. Come immerse yourself in the history of the D&H Canal & O&W Railroad through a two-mile easy walk along both trails.

Farmers' Market Coupons Still Available

Monticello, NY — The Sullivan County Office for the Aging encourages eligible residents to get their farmer’s market coupons before they’re gone.

“The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by buying and eating more locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs,” explains Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. “We’ve gotten another shipment of Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets that we’re distributing on a first-come, first-served basis.”

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies Near Wurtsboro

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Wurtsboro area tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the third confirmed human exposure incident involving a laboratory-confirmed rabid animal this year. These are ONLY animals that were able to be tested after being in contact with a human.

Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State, with the vast majority of cases occurring in raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks and woodchucks. Avoiding contact is your absolute best way of protecting yourself from this fatal disease.

Sullivan County to Host 2025 Workforce Summit on Inclusive Hiring and Ability Awareness

Monticello, NY - The Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development, in partnership with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the 2025 Sullivan County Workforce Summit: Employer Educational Forum, taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Water Park’s Grand Ballroom (555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello).

DA Conaty Announces Indictment for Attempted Contract Killing

Monticello, NY - On August 19, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that a Sullivan County Grand Jury has returned a true bill of indictment charging Gilbert Maxi, 33, of Monticello, with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, a Class A-I Felony, and Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B Felony, for soliciting and tendering payment to another individual for the murder of a third party.

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