Sausage biscuits and gravy (A mushroom masterpiece)

So if you read my outdoor article last month titled “Fundamental Foraging,” you would know my boys and I recently came into a good supply of mushrooms harvested from a tree near our …
Diamond spells and the race in space

My sister Janet and I sat together in the back seat of the Ford as my mother drove home from the supermarket. Janet leaned toward me and whispered conspiratorially in my ear, “Don’t …

Cochecton youth can trick-or-treat, eat Medieval and more

It’s hard to believe we are ending the month of September already. We’re looking forward to the annual Ride 2 Survive Dinner Dance this weekend at the Villa Roma.  The board …

Lake Huntington News

Halloween doings with the Cochecton Youth Group and more

I’m looking forward to doing all the fall things—pumpkin and apple picking, decorating the house with mums, hiking our local trails to see the foliage colors change and taking in a …
Narrowsburg News

Lessons learned at the grocery store

My sister Emily often says, “You want everyone to be happy.” She isn’t wrong. That’s my nature—but I’m realistic. It’s impossible for everyone to be …
Honesdale News

Lavapalooza was a success

On August 5, Growing Older Together sponsored a 1950s rockabilly-style carnival and picnic fundraiser for the whole family.
Seniors
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults—a 10-year, …
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Sunday, September 10 is  Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their …
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Sustainability
Fight inhumane clothing production practices—swap your stuff

SHOHOLA, PA — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) will hold a clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at the Artists’ Market Community Center. Despite …

Farm-to-table dinner at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its seventh annual Farm-to-Table dinner, featuring local produce, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 on …

Recovery

Risky business

NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.  …
Looking Back
Community living stories
Peck’s, Pete’s markets to raise funds for the Grover Hermann Auxiliary

CALLICOON, NY — Peck’s Markets in Callicoon and Jeffersonville, and Pete’s Market in Narrowsburg, will host the third annual fundraiser for the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary …

Community leaders to be honored at Greater Pike dinner

PORT JERVIS, NY — A longstanding community supporter, a family-based hospitality business team and a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping veterans have been named the 2023 Greater …

Explaining the fall dewatering exercise

NARROWSBURG, NY — At 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a presentation about the fall 2023 dewatering exercise for the 2024 Delaware Aqueduct repairs …

Nationwide emergency test coming October 4

MONTICELLO, NY — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) …