HUNTER — Since right after I purchased the Mountain Eagle, I’ve been blessed to know the Town of Hunter Historian Dede Terns-Thorpe, who has been a wealth of character and knowledge. She has provided countless columns for this newspaper and has assisted or led numerous local history programs.

She writes about the history of Hunter and its various locations, including the Village of Tannersville. She’s lived in the area for more than 65 years and her parents were born here in Greene County. After being appointed Town Historian by Daryl Legg, she’s served in the role for 13 years. She also serves as an Emeritus member of the Mountain Top Historical Society Board. Her role preserving the history of our local sites, families, cemeteries, and more is second to none, which is why Dede Terns-Thorpe is this newspaper’s Greene County Person of the Year for 2024.