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The Berlin Community Center, finally bought and paid for

BEACH LAKE, PA — Here’s a message for the residents of Berlin Township: The community center belongs to you, from the top of its solar-paneled roof to the bottom of its sturdy foundation. … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/31/24

"Plant Trees not Pavilions" signs have popped up around town.

Friends of the Flats welcomes all opinions but no elected officials

TUSTEN, NY — A new group has formed in Narrowsburg to protect the Flats and promote all-around neighborliness. But a newly elected town board member says she is suspicious of a group that … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 1/29/24

Prestige Towing's skid-steer with the Upper Delaware's most famous sedan.

When car meets river, things get complicated

CALLICOON, NY — For anyone who wants a quick course in government agencies, try losing your car in the river. A veritable alphabet soup of acronyms put their heads together over the sedan … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/26/24

The Knights Inn in Liberty, where an infant died of a fatal mix of fentanyl and xylazine last May. At least one baby was living here, among active drug dealers, when the River Reporter visited recently.

Housing shortage and opioids combine to create Sullivan County’s greatest crisis

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A man caring for a baby girl had been at the Knights Inn for weeks, living among active drug dealers. It was here, just six months earlier, that an infant died from a … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 1/26/24

Hosts Andrew Pelkey and Meng Ai make a point of giving each guest a warm welcome to the North Branch Inn...

Hospitality from the heart

NORTH BRANCH, NY — It all started in 1868, when what is now the North Branch Inn opened its door to travelers making their way through the pristine Western Catskill Mountains, just three short … more

By TED WADDELL | 1/24/24

In November, CeaseFirePA unveiled its clock installation at the Pennsylvania Capitol counting up the days that gun legislation has gone without action and calling out the senate leadership, including Lisa Baker, who represents Pike and Wayne counties. The days of inaction were 245 as of January 22, 2024.

PA still divided on gun control

HARRISBURG, PA — The Judiciary Committee in Pennsylvania’s Democrat-controlled House of Representatives recently advanced a package of gun control bills, including a measure to ban the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/22/24

A Scenic Byway grant will help pollinators like these: A hummingbird clearwing moth and bumblebee share nectar from the same milkweed plant in the river valley this past summer.

Grants made life on the byway better

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, a non-profit organization, awarded $17,400 for community projects in 2023 through its four competitive grant programs and event sponsorships. … more

1/22/24

Developer sues Forestbugh for discrimination against Orthodox Jews

FORESTBURGH, NY — Developers are suing the town of Forestburgh for its alleged “ongoing and persistent discrimination against Orthodox Jews seeking to build and buy homes in the … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/21/24

A new law says a community must have at least 2,000 full-time residents before it can incorporate a new village in New York.

Ateres vote held, new law tamps down proliferation of new villages

THOMPSON, NY — A referendum on the proposed village of Ateres went ahead Thursday following a last-minute court decision. “At 2:48 this morning, we were served with an order to show … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/21/24

A bus on the lift at the new Monticello Central School The Monticello School District's new garage, which Eldred officials will learn from when building their own.

ECS looks ahead to electric buses, ponders new garage

ELDRED, NY — The age of electrification is upon us. Eldred Central School (ECS) is planning for the day when its entire fleet of school buses will be plugged in instead of gassed up. … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/17/24 | 1 comment

PA schools underfunded by $5.4 billion, report says

HARRISBURG, PA — A legislative commission has recommended infusing more than $9 billion of additional funding into Pennsylvania’s public education system over the next seven years. The … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/17/24

How green is the sweetener?

THE SWEET-EATING WORLD — Leave aside the more devastating issues that so many have to worry about (war, danger, disease, starvation). We lucky ones can consider the cost to the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 1/17/24

Lily Skuthan (left) and Kristin Hofer look at the Halloween story Kristin wrote for the River Reporter in 1985.

Kristin Hofer revisits a spooky tale

NARROWSBURG, NY — Laurie Stuart, publisher of the River Reporter, answered her desk phone one day recently. It was Kristin Hofer, asking about an article she wrote in 1985, when she was a … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 1/15/24

Glenn Pontier becomes Highland deputy supervisor

HIGHLAND, NY — Glenn Pontier of Minisink Ford has been appointed deputy supervisor of the Town of Highland. He replaces town board member Kaitlyn Haas, who had served in the role since the … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/14/24

Ginny Dudko elected UDC chair for 2024

NARROWSBURG, NY — Virginia (“Ginny”) Dudko will serve as chair of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) for 2024. Dudko represents the Town of Deerpark on the UDC board, which … more

1/12/24

Latest scourge makes fentanyl even deadlier

MONTICELLO, NY — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare professionals to a sharp rise in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a potent tranquilizer used by … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 1/10/24

The Sullivan County Drug Task Force at its recent meeting.

Sullivan County fights highest-in-state overdose rate

Sullivan County fights highest-in-state overdose rate Task force says its participation in large-scale study is already yielding results By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 1/10/24

This small sedan was swept into the river at Callicoon last month.

Carried away in Callicoon

CALLICOON, NY — The Upper Delaware saw more water rush through its banks last month—11 feet on December 18-19—than at any other time in 2023. Those rushing waters swept up the usual … more

By PAMELA CHERGOTIS | 1/8/24

Supervisor John Pizzolato shows a photo of Marion O'Neill at Highland's January 2 reorganizational meeting.

Marion O’Neill honored at Highland’s reorg meeting

ELDRED, NY — During his first meeting as Town of Highland supervisor, John Pizzolato held up a portrait of the late Marion O’Neill. His agenda for the January 2 meeting, which was … more

By LAURIE STUART | 1/8/24

Mayor Derek Williams swears in new council member James Brennan, who was elected council president.

James Brennan becomes Honesdale Borough president

HONESDALE, PA — Mayor Derek Williams opened things up with a few words on leadership in local politics. “Politics can be very sensationalized at the national level,” he said … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/7/24

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