Daily Archives: July 9, 2020

The annual commemoration of the Battle of Minisink, scheduled for July 18th, has been canceled due to Covid-19. The Minisink Battleground Park in Barryville remains open for limited use including the park and trails.  The picnic areas, Pavilion, and restrooms are closed. Goups of more than 10 are prohibited and […]

Commemoration of Battle of Minisink Canceled But Park in Barryville ...

The Sullivan County Legislature’s monthly public committee meetings have restarted. Space is limited to 25 people. COVID rules, including masks, are required. The Government Center is at 100 North Street, Monticello, NY. Those who cannot attend, may watch via live or recorded streaming. For details, and meeting schedules, visit SullivanNY.us […]

PSA: Sullivan County Legislature Public Committee Meetings Restarted

Pike County Columns Museum has re-opened with new rules regarding research and visitation. The hours for July and August are Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 4pm. The Columns Museum is at 608 Broad Street, Milford, PA.  For details, visit PikeHistorical.org

PSA: Pike County Columns Museum Re-Opens

Wayne Memorial Hospital has changed the schedule of satellite COVID-19 testing. Testing at Wayne County Fairgrounds is now Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Pike County Training Center is Tuesday and Thursday. Both are open 8am to 4pm. Patients need a prescription to be tested at either site. For details, visit wmh.org.

PSA: Wayne Memorial Hospital Changes COVID-19 Testing Schedule

The Museum at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts re-opens, Monday, July 13th.  The Museum is open seven days a week, 10am to 5pm. All exhibits, grounds, and programming follow COVID guidelines.  Bethel Woods is on Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. For details, visit BethelWoodsCenter.org.

PSA: Museum at Bethel Woods Re-Opens July 13

It’s time for a Local News Roundup! Chris Rowley joins us from the Shawangunk Journal, serving the Townships of Wawarsing, Crawford, Mamakating, Rochester, Shawangunk, and all places in between. The conversation focuses on the question of schools reopening in the pandemic, and how Ellenville Police are working with the community. […]

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Will schools reopen this fall? What would that look like? President Trump is pushing for all schools to open with in-person classes. NY Governor Cuomo is looking for a plan from each of the state’s 700+ school districts and will make the final decision the first week of August. For […]

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Coronavirus cases are rising across the country, states continue to reopen, and some government officials (including the President) are pushing for schools to open this fall? How does all of this impact economic growth? James B Huntington, host of WJFF’s “Work Shift” says until we have COVID under control, none […]

Listen: James B Huntington, host of WJFF’s “Work Shift” on ...