This weekend as we begin the official start of the holiday season with overeating and shopping till we drop, we must also reflect on all we have to be thankful for.

True, our unstable economy is forcing Sullivan County residents deeper into a hole, and we are a nation still at war, but we must also take [...]

The Sullivan County legislature voted last week to initiate a new waste fee of $181 per year. Some taxpayers argue it will dig them deeper into a hole and potentially force some businesses to close.

The new fee, obviously a fancy term for a tax increase, will be in addition to any other increase that will be [...]

The elections are over and all eyes will now be on Sullivan County’s massive budget deficit. In all probability taxes will go up, services will be cut, and municipal employees will be fired. How Sullivan County taxpayers will be able to pay for this round of budget woes is beyond me.

We are a county that is [...]

The people of Sullivan County have spoken. Chief Assistant District Attorney Jim Farrell will become our new chief prosecutor, while Michael Schiff will remain our sheriff.

Voters also had a great deal to say in Town elections.

The biggest winner was clearly the Sullivan County voter, because they are able to elevate themselves from all the campaign rhetoric. [...]