Monticello, NY – Sixty-one years into fighting fires, you’d think Nelson Durland would take a break from the active roster of his beloved Hurleyville Volunteer Fire Department.

Not a chance.

“I still answer daytime fire calls,” the 79-year-old affirms, the deep sense of pride and obligation so very evident in his eyes. “I have a desire to try to always keep going in the right direction.”

The Mamakating Environmental Education & Interpretive Center will see a new classroom and other improvements as a result of a $10,000 Plans & Progress award.  

Liberty, NY – The Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, a subcommittee of the Rural Health Network led by Sullivan County Public Health Services, is again partnering with local law enforcement agencies and Catholic Charities of Orange/Sullivan on another Drug Take Back Day to be held Saturday, July 21 at area police departments and also at two additional locations: Jeff Pharmacy in Jeffersonville and Bethel Senior Center in Kauneonga Lake.

Liberty, NY – In the latest example of cost-effectively sharing resources with towns and villages, Sullivan County and the Town of Liberty this week inked an agreement that will provide County IT (Information Technology) services to the Town.

“I’m pleased the County can provide real savings for Town taxpayers, and I thank Town Supervisor Brian Rourke and the Liberty Town Board for their initiative and collaboration,” remarked County Manager Josh Potosek.

Monticello, NY - The Monticello Rotary Club 39th Annual Monster Run Classic will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018. The proceeds from the 2018 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day.

Each year this community event draws hundreds of walkers, runners and spectators from all over New York State. This race is expected to draw another very large turnout for this year’s event.

Monticello, NY - Users of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello should be aware that the facility's largest parking lot will be closed for repaving this Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22, and possibly longer.

The above map shows alternate parking options, including handicapped spaces.

Since the Government Center's main North Street entrance is currently closed for sidewalk replacement, various entranceways into the Government Center will also be open and are reflected on the map.

Barryville, NY - Orange County Historian Johanna Yaun will be the keynote speaker at the annual commemoration of the Revolutionary War Battle of Minisink at the Minisink Battleground Park in Minisink Ford on Saturday, July 21.

Hurleyville, NY – The Sullivan County Historical Society proudly presents a free talk and musical performance with legendary soul and blues performer Slam Allen on Sunday, August 5, from 2-3 p.m. at the Sullivan County Museum and Cultural Center in Hurleyville.

For over 20 years, Slam Allen has been entertaining audiences with his unique blend of soul and blues. Slam, who lives in Monticello, has spent a lifetime performing, recording and touring the world. For eight years he was the lead singer and guitarist in the renowned James Cotton Band.

Woodridge, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of Silver Lake Road, Town Highway 40, in the Town of Fallsburg, to rehabilitate County Bridge 425.

Bridge 425 is located near the intersection of County Road 54 (Mountaindale Road) and Silver Lake Road, Town Highway 36, east of Woodridge.

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County’s Senior Games return this September, and while contestants are welcome, organizers are especially seeking volunteers to help put on the popular annual event.

A bevy of friendly competitive sports will be on tap at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center in Monticello, and equally friendly and able folks are needed to assist with setup, organization, and breakdown.