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No care centers for drug-addicted babies

MONTICELLO, NY -- A bill to build more care centers for drug-addicted infants passed unanimously. So why did the governor veto it? “It’s ridiculous,” said NYS Assemblywoman … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 5/15/24

The Village of Liberty is on New York's Disadvantaged Communities list. The designation will protect the village from greater climate burdens and send green energy projects its way.

Environmental justice promised to Sullivan’s disadvantaged communities

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A new policy in New York wants to fix how the state’s most vulnerable communities are treated when developers ask for permits. Many of those communities are in … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 5/15/24

The sunflower spiral at Wild Yarrow Farm in Cochecton takes shape.

A sunflower spiral grows in Cochecton

COCHECTON, NY — Driving from our small Poconos town across the Delaware River, we find ourselves in the Catskill Mountains. The world around us is green and lush. The altitude makes us feel … more

By ANNETTE KULICK-HICKEY | 5/15/24

John Kascht stands beside a clay bust of television host and comedian Conan O’Brien.

What’s all the buzz about?

HONESDALE, PA — The energy spilling out onto the sidewalk pulls you into the brightly lit gallery. People are talking and it’s all about the exciting art exhibition now on display at the … more

By ANNETTE KULICK-HICKEY | 5/15/24

Jordyn Fontano, Jake Vecchio and Dylan Trailovic.

Wallenpaupack honors students of outstanding achievement

HONESDALE, PA — The Wallenpaupack school board at its May 6 meeting honored three high school students. Jordyn Fontano, Jake Vecchio and Dylan Trailovic were recognized for … more

By ANNETTE KULICK-HICKEY | 5/14/24

Women in Military monument to be dedicated

HONESDALE, PA — A dedication of the Women in Military monument in Honesdale is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of the Wayne County Courthouse. The monument will … more

5/14/24

The Honesdale Department of Public Works

New Honesdale manager is researching DPW replacements

HONESDALE, PA — Mayor Derek Williams told the River Reporter that Honesdale’s interim borough manager, Kevin Kundratic, “has been researching potential contractors to perform the … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 5/14/24

Participants wrote down answers in four categories: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. After the answers were read out, everyone was instructed to place dots next to the four items they cared about the most.

Highland debates short-term rentals for long-term plans

RIVER VALLEY — Short-term rentals bring opportunity! Property owners can make extra money while bringing more visitors to town. Short-term rentals are risky! They rob local residents of … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 5/13/24

Coach Katie Schkolenko (left) with some Unified athletes

Wallenpaupack’s Katie Schkolenko named SONA Coach of the Year

HAWLEY, PA — Wallenpaupack’s Katie Schkolenko was named Special Olympics North America Outstanding (SONA) Coach of the Year. At its May 6 meeting, the school board honored … more

By ANNETTE KULICK-HICKEY | 5/13/24

The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway with the Partnership Johnny Pizzolato accepts the Award for the Festival of the Founding Fish in Colorado.

ShadShindig on May 18 to celebrate scenic byway partnership

BARRYVILLE, NY — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) will host a “scaled back” ShadShindig event on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate its recent Partnership Award from the National … more

5/13/24

Wild fox in Bethel tests positive for rabies

BETHEL, NY — A euthanized fox in the Town of Bethel tested positive for the rabies virus, according to the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. Exposed individuals are receiving … more

5/12/24

State police investigate Pike County explosion

DELAWARE, PA — A 53-year-old man was injured while mixing chemicals in his Delaware home, according to the PA State Police (PSP) at Blooming Grove. Emergency responders were dispatched to … more

5/12/24

More dollars for PA schools

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania governor’s budget proposal for 2024-25 contains a $1.8 billion increase for public schools, including additional dollars for the most underfunded … more

5/7/24

The Wayne County Commissioners honored employees from the recycling center and correctional facility.

Wayne honors its dedicated employees

HONESDALE, PA — The May 2 Wayne County Commissioners meeting started off on a positive note, with two employee recognitions. First, Randy Heller was recognized for his 35 years of work at … more

By JAMIE FALGIE | 5/7/24

A building boom in Sullivan County over the past five years has not eased the county's stubbornly high rates of evictions and homelessness. Pictured: New construction in Liberty.

Housing code red

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Affordable rental apartments that are nowhere to be found. A building boom that leaves locals out in the cold. Here in Sullivan County, the post-pandemic eviction … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 5/6/24

Honesdale DPW calls it quits

HONESDALE, PA — The entire staff of the Honesdale Department of Public Works (DPW) has quit their jobs. Their director, Joseph Rulis, is gone. Before they left, the six employees who … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 5/6/24

Energy zoning gets a hearing in Damascus

DAMASCUS, PA — An engaged group turned out to hear more about Damascus Township’s proposed zoning amendment regarding alternative energy systems. The April 22 public hearing was not … more

By MARK CASNER | 5/6/24

The Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music Festival in 2017.

Roots & Rhythm may leave if it can’t grow

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s beloved Roots & Rhythm festival needs room to grow—or it may have to find another venue. Speaking for the festival at the borough’s tense … more

By JAMIE FALGIE | 5/2/24

The scenic byway at the Hawks Nest, Port Jervis

Upper Delaware Scenic Byway wins national award for shad festival

MILLERSBURG, OH — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) won the 2024 Byway Partnership Award. The honor consists of eight awards presented annually by the National Scenic Byway Foundation … more

4/30/24

Casino revenue is up statewide but down in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — State gambling revenue is up, but Sullivan County’s casino revenue is down. The Sullivan County treasurer, Nancy Buck, told the Budget and Management Committee in … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 4/29/24

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