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*MONTICELLO:* Police arrested Skyler J. Madura, 32, of Monticello, in connection with a burglary at a commercial business on Broadway. Police say surveillance video showed a man smashing the front door with a hatchet, entering the business, and stealing about $100 and a religious statue. Madura was spotted by an officer Tuesday night and arrested without incident. He faces burglary, criminal mischief and petit larceny charges.
*MONTICELLO:* Sullivan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Barry J. Bowser, 37, following a search warrant at his West Broadway residence. Authorities say they recovered approximately 35 grams of heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, digital scales and packaging materials. Bowser, who was already on probation for a prior drug offense, was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia and Animal Cruelty after an emaciated dog was also found at the residence.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be partly sunny and mild today with a high in the upper 70s. No significant rain or thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 60.
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*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be mostly sunny, cooler and less humid today with a high near 69 degrees. No significant rain or thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be clear and chilly with a low around 42.
*WOODRIDGE:* Chaveirim volunteers responded to Belvedere Steakhouse after several people became stuck in an elevator. The individuals were safely freed.
*ELLENVILLE:* New York State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at 15 Spring Street in the Village of Ellenville. Troopers responded at approximately 3:25 p.m. and found a 46-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. He was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say there is no immediate danger to the public, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Ellenville at (845) 344-5300.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be partly sunny before becoming mostly cloudy today, with a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high around 80 degrees. Showers become likely tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms and a low in the mid-60s.
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*PHOTOS:* Woodridge Mayor Yosef Asher Dov Schlesinger, together with a Village Trustee, visited the Woodridge Rebbe, HaRav Yitzchok Lebowitz Shlita, ahead of Rosh Hashonah.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be sunny and cooler today with a high near 72 degrees and no rain or storms expected. Tonight will be mostly clear with some patchy fog possible and a low around 49.
Sullivan County health officials are monitoring a measles outbreak in neighboring Pennsylvania, where 540 cases have been reported across 36 counties. Residents unsure of their immunity are urged to speak with their healthcare provider about MMR vaccination or testing.
*A young girl from a prominent Torah family is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a dangerous brain tumor. She urgently needs to travel to the U.S. for lifesaving surgery and treatment costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.* 👉👉👉👉
Selichos by the Nikolsburger Rebbe HaRav Mordechai Jungreis at the Woodbourne Shul on Motzei Shabbos.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be partly sunny and noticeably cooler today, with a spot shower possible and a high near 71 degrees. Tonight will turn chilly, with a low around 48.
A 33-year-old Monticello woman was arrested and charged with two felony burglaries involving separate shuls in Monticello. Police say one burglary occurred at the Pine Knoll Bungalow Colony shul on Forestburgh Road, while surveillance footage also linked her to a September 1 burglary at another shul on Wood Avenue. Catskills Shomrim assisted Monticello Police by obtaining and reviewing surveillance footage that helped investigators track down the suspects. One suspect was taken into custody following a foot pursuit, while police continue searching for a second individual who fled the scene.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be mostly sunny and pleasant today with a high near 78 degrees and no significant rain expected during the day. Tonight will be mostly clear and cooler with a low around 54.
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