April 29th,2011

Gilberg shines in his role as business advocate

By Bill Liblick

Three years ago Neil Gilberg was overcoming his loss in the race for County Clerk to Dan Briggs. Now,Gilberg is one of Sullivan County’s highest ranking non-elected state officials.

If you recall,Gilberg left his job as manager of Kutsher’s after he was appointed County Clerk to fill George Cooke’s term.

Since then,Gilberg [...]

April 22nd,2011

Jenkins guilty plea provides opportunity for fresh start

By Bill Liblick

Village of Monticello Mayor Gordon Jenkins has pled guilty to several misdemeanors involving the claim he and his long time girlfriend Rochelle Massey were selling knockoff Nike sneakers in his store.

Although Jenkins previously said he would never take a plea,he will be able to remain Mayor because he did not plead guilty to [...]

April 15th,2011

Can we really blame Sager and Wilkinson?

By Bill Liblick

Sullivan County legislator David Sager is not seeking reelection,and Steve Wilkinson has stepped down as Democratic County Chairman. Can we really blame them?

 

While there may be three cheers coming from some devious power hungry politicians and their cohorts,it is truly a sad day for Sullivan County.

 

Both Sager and Wilkinson [...]

April 8th,2011

Rouis honest and blunt during county address

By Bill Liblick

State of the County speeches are always a good thing,they bring to the forefront many issues. Even though they are often slanted to promote the agenda of the person delivering the sermon,they also open up the door for communication both positive and negative.

Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis was honest and blunt throughout his [...]

April 1st,2011

It’s time we look at the flip side of the coin

By Bill Liblick

So what if Sullivan County is one of the most depressed counties in New York. Shouldn’t we all strive to be number one,even if it is to be the most poverty stricken part of New York?

The time has come for us to stop complaining and learn how to do more with less.

What [...]