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The Tafton Dive/Rescue Team on February 27 rescued two people and $4,000 in ice fishing equipment that fell through the rotten ice at Prompton reservoir.

Rotten ice causes accidents, fatality in Wayne County

BERLIN TOWNSHIP, PA — A Berlin Township man was pronounced dead last night at Duck Harbor Pond in Damascus Township, PA. The Wayne County coroner, Edward R. Howell, was dispatched to the … more

3/6/24

Placing bids for the silent auction. The funds raised through the auction are used to award scholarships to Eldred students. ..

A hot time in the old town

BARRYVILLE, NY — After a three-year hiatus, the Highland business community and business patrons alike were ready to celebrate, and they did it in style at the Greater Barryville Chamber of … more

By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE | 3/5/24

The Barryville Butterfly Bike Ride and Seed Toss in 2016, in which bicyclists pedaled along Route 97 and River Road (pictured).

Highland puts brakes on Route 97 bike lane project

HIGHLAND, NY — The Town of Highland is dropping a project that would have built a shared roadway and bike lane on Route 97 between Barryville and the Roebling Bridge. That means turning … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/4/24

New supervisor’s business still in violation one year later

HIGHLAND, NY — Former and current members of the Highland planning board say the Barryville Oasis, a bar and restaurant co-owned by the new town supervisor, John Pizzolato, has been in … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/4/24 | 1 comment

Matthew and Erika Adames with their Leap Year baby, Ainsley, born February 29.

Leap Year baby born at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — Little Ainsley Adames doesn’t know it yet, but she’s a “leapling.” That’s the name given to babies born on February 29, a day that comes … more

3/3/24

Saturday's Norfolk Southern derailment at Steel City, PA.

PA train derailment dumps plastic pellets, diesel fuel

STEEL CITY, PA — Diesel fuel and polypropylene pellets spilled from a Norfork Southern freight train that slid down the bank of the Lehigh River on Saturday morning. The Lower Saucon … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 3/3/24

Derailment along the West Branch of the Delaware River on August 9, 2018.

Chief ranger: If a river disaster happened today, strong relationships would save it

UPPER RIVER VALLEY — It’s been a year since 38 train cars spilled toxins into the land and groundwater at East Palestine, Ohio. It’s been six years since a derailment at … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 3/3/24

Some proposed short-term rentals may conflict with the town’s requirement that they be “in harmony with the orderly development of the district.”

Short-term rentals ‘not in harmony’ might be denied

ELDRED, NY — Highland’s new attorney pointed to a way for the planning board to deny certain short-term rentals. This represents a departure from the previous attorney’s … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 2/29/24 | 2 comments

The food vendors at a past Honesdale Roots and Rhythm, which is returning to Honesdale on June 15.

Honesdale thinks spring with approval of park events

HONESDALE, PA — Even though it’s still February, the beautiful weather this week everyone’s sights set on the warmer months, including the Honesdale Borough Council. The main … more

By JAMIE FALGIE | 2/29/24

Obligatory photo of someone or something leaping

Quantum leap

NATIONWIDE — You can tell it’s February in a leap year because the stories about Leap Day are popping up like… like… things that pop up every four years. U.S. elections? … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/28/24

Jim Parham from Trutta Environmental Solutions used high-definition technology by boat and on foot for a bi-state project to survey 80 miles of the Upper Delaware River.

The Delaware like you’ve never seen it

NARROWSBURG, NY — It used to be that checking the health of a river meant taking samples from some sites and then extrapolating the findings to the rest of the stream. This method is now … more

2/27/24 | 1 comment

Damascus solar panel project goes to court

DAMASCUS, PA — A solar array developer has filed in court after Damascus Township rejected its application. Supervisors at their February 20 meeting said the law firm of Chariton & … more

By MARK CASNER | 2/26/24

Open source image: Matthew Valentin (circled in yellow) and Andrew Valentine (circled in red).

Stroudsburg brothers arrested for assaulting police during Capitol riot

STROUDSBURG, PA — Two brothers from Stroudsburg, PA, have been arrested on felony charges for assaulting police during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Andrew … more

2/25/24

Retiree is second Wayne County man to be charged with pandemic fraud

NEWFOUNDLAND, PA — Robert M. Reynolds, a 69-year-old resident of Newfoundland, PA, is the second Wayne County man to be charged with committing COVID-19 pandemic fraud. The U.S. … more

2/22/24

Donald (Jeff) Haas (left) and Tom Migliorino

Criminal summonses issued in firehouse fight

YULAN, NY — A disagreement over political allegiances may have fueled the January 25 firehouse fight between a current and former Highland official. Three Highland residents — Donald … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 2/21/24

Close-up of human hands drawing with colorful highlighters

Still no answers on Head Start closure

LIBERTY, NY — Despite his office on Capitol Hill, his staff, and his subpoena power (which ordinary citizens and newspapers do not have), U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-19) hasn’t yet found … more

2/20/24

Democrats split over Robert Freehill’s appointment to county attorney

MONTICELLO, NY — Some legislators are objecting to Robert Freehill’s appointment to county attorney because he was never interviewed for the job. Matt McPhillips, who represents … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 2/19/24

The Tusten Multigenerational Park, where the pavilion would be built.

Construction bids for ‘Pandora’s pavilion’ to help assess costs

TUSTEN, NY — The pavilion proposed for the Narrowsburg Flats is inching closer to reality in a divided community. The Tusten Town Board agreed on February 13 to put out a call for … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 2/19/24

Virginia Dudko, Deerpark representative and UDC chair, has volunteered at every Upper Delaware Litter Sweep. She's pictured here at the 2022 clean-up on Route 97 near the Mongaup Access.

Volunteers sought for Upper Delaware Litter Sweep, April 20-28

UPPER DELAWARE VALLEY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) is looking for volunteers, Litter Leaders, and sponsors for the fourth annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep, to take place on April … more

2/19/24

NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-100)

Gunther not running after 20 years in Assembly

FORESTBURGH, NY — A member who has served in the New York State Assembly for more than 20 years will not be running for re-election. “After much thought and reflection, I am … more

2/18/24

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