fourth of july
By Katherine Speller on Thursday, Jul. 10, 2014 - 4:01 pm
A 20-year-old Cairo man has been charged with assault after allegedly punching one person in the face and dropping lit fireworks down the shirt of another.
Cory M. Thompson was arrested by New York State Police at Catskill following an investigation into... Read more
By Katherine Speller on Monday, Jul. 7, 2014 - 6:21 pm
Above: As part of Hanford Hills Museum’s Independence Day festivities they had a 3 horsepower Novo engine powering a Dickson’s improved ice cream churn (seen above operated by Amanda Osborn and Cory Young.)
Above: Young entrepreneurs in Phonecia set up... Read more
By Katherine Speller on Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2014 - 6:35 pm
Those spending their 4th of July Weekend in the Catskills needn’t look too far to find some patriotic displays of pyrotechnics. We’ve got you covered for this year’s festivities with a jam-packed list of potential Independence Day plans.
The events... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Tuesday, Jul. 9, 2013 - 10:53 am
The photos in the slideshow above were taken last week at Fourth of July celebrations in the Catskills, and shared with us in the Watershed Post's Flickr group pool. Frieda Suess got some terrific shots from the Margaretville Firemen's Carnival, and John... Read more
By Anne Pyburn Craig on Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2013 - 4:03 pm
Above: Photo by Flickr user Jeff Golden.
Planning to spend Independence Day in the Catskills? You'll have your pick of festivals, parades, and demonstrations of explosive exuberance. (We've updated these listings -- thanks for the suggestions! -- Ed.)... Read more
By Jason Dole on Wednesday, Jul. 11, 2012 - 4:56 pm
Above: Mom's Supporting Troops carries its flag in Roscoe's Independence Day parade on Saturday. The community group includes parents of recent and actively serving military. All photos by Jason Dole.
Call it “4th of July weekend, observed.” From... Read more
By Jason Dole on Friday, Jul. 6, 2012 - 11:56 am
Above: Fourth of July celebration in the Village of Liberty. Village police say “1,000 people or more, steady throughout the day” thronged Main Street for the street fair and parade. All photos by Jason Dole.
When a town's name is synonymous with “Freedom... Read more
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