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Local singer/songwriter Richard Traviss capturing the audience with an original at Rafter’s Tavern’s open mic last Sunday.

More often than not, young aspiring performers are encouraged to leave their hometowns if they ever want to find success. While singing in a band at the Whiskey A Go Go increases an … more

By TAYLOR LAMERAND | 7/17/19

Jim Tindell, standing, Paul Plumadore and Olivia Santo pose by the repurposed rendition of “Falling Water” by Lindy Foss-Quillet.

Old art sparks new inspiration

One of the old pieces of The Great Wall of Honesdale has been removed, repurposed and revived. Its new home is in Maude Alley on Main Street. The borough of Honesdale hasn’t always been … more

By ERICA HIGHHOUSE | 7/10/19

Songs with friends

ROCK VALLEY, NY — A century ago, when 14-year-old W.S. carved his initials into his school desk, he probably couldn’t see the future. What he knew was this: fountain pens, filled from … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/8/19

Aaron Hicklin at home in Narrowsburg. | Photo by Elizabeth Lepro

Once upon a hamlet

NARROWSBURG, NY — It’s Sunday night and Aaron Hicklin, owner of One Grand Books on Main Street, is just finishing up his monthly book club meeting at home. The writer is taking a break … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/19/19

TRR photo by Dalvin Aboagye A few cars setting up in anticipation of a movie at the drive-in.&nbsp;

Welcome to the reel world

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Several cars streamed into the Fair Oaks Drive-In as it kicked off the second day of opening weekend on Saturday, May 25. Moviegoers headed toward the concession stand in the … more

DALVIN ABOAGYE | 6/12/19

TRR photos by Erica Highhouse The entrance to Honesdale&rsquo;s Maude Alley&nbsp;opens up to an enticing cluster of privately owned shops.&nbsp;

A woman’s place

HONESDALE, PA — Aromas of all kinds emanate from Maude Alley off of Honesdale’s Main Street. From Nhi Mundy's Vietnamese restaurant Bà & Me, the scent of cilantro and … more

ERICA HIGHHOUSE | 6/5/19

TRR photos by Taylor Lamerand Joan Santo,&nbsp;organizer of the Honey Bee Fest and business owner, poses behind the counter for a quick picture.

The buzz around town

If you haven’t noticed by now, this week’s issue of The River Reporter focuses on bugs. There are some scary, life-threatening critters inhabiting the planet with us, there are also some … more

TAYLOR LAMERAND | 5/29/19

TRR photo by Veronica Daub Chef Jonathan Martinez won Best Chef in TRR&rsquo;s 2018 Reader&rsquo;s Choice Awards

Chef Jonathan Martinez invites you to eat what you crave

Jonathan Martinez was all smiles when I arrived at Last Licks in Liberty, NY. The space is open, bright, with a warm, sharp color scheme of red, white and black. He’s describing all the recent … more

VERONICA DAUB | 5/22/19

Old college friends Jason Nacinovich, left, and Chris Tuleya at the under-construction Hop Barons Kitchen in Honesdale.

Pursuit of hoppiness

HONESDALE, PA — If you’re wearing socks, oughtta fling them off now, lest they be knocked into the wind by this next sentence. Hops. aren’t. just. for beer. “Everyone … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 5/15/19

TRR photos by Veronica Daub Making a plan. My Toast to Milford partner in facials, speed-walking and sipping, Raina Bowers, looks over the map beside the Milford Craft Show. Whatever itinerary we thought up and tried to follow got thrown out the window as our day progressed.

Toasted, tasted, conquered

I’ve never been to Milford. Of course, living a substantial 45 minutes away, I’ve never had much reason to go. But, as The River Reporter’s managing editor, I’m suddenly quite … more

VERONICA DAUB | 5/8/19

Let the 'Sunshine' in

With the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival 50th anniversary just around the corner, it seems that everyone in Sullivan County is jumping on the hippie bandwagon. Not to discredit the excitement … more

TAYLOR LAMERAND | 5/1/19

TRR photos by Elizabeth Lepro Sean, Escher, Keisha and Louie, in the greenhouse.&nbsp;

Comeback Kids: Sean Zigmund's homestead is all natural

Some people decide to stop using plastic or start biking to work. Other people, I guess, have a complete epiphany about their health and the planet and eventually spend three months retrofitting a … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 4/24/19

Vanessa Brey packs eggs on the farm | Photos by Elizabeth Lepro

On Easter, as always, I’m a proud egg farmer

KENOZA LAKE, NY — I’d say I’m a pretty typical 26-year-old in most respects, so it’s amusing to see how surprised people are when they find out I’m an egg farmer. … more

VANESSA BREY | 4/17/19

Welcome to Michele Weinstein's 'alternative reality show'

DAMASCUS, PA — Michele W. Weinstein is in her bedroom, propped up in a hospital bed, adjustable if the pain gets bad. A copy of Gibran’s “The Prophet” is close at hand. The … more

Elizabeth Lepro and Annemarie Schuetz | Photos by Elizabeth Lepro | 4/10/19

TRR photos by Veronica Daub Gerard Manzi and Joanne Snow-Manzi are getting ready to open up Gerard&rsquo;s Cafe, just down the street from their previous venture, Gerard&rsquo;s River Grill.

Gerard’s coming back to town

NARROWSBURG, NY — Gerard Manzi and Joanne Snow-Manzi are still in the process of bringing their vision to life, but it’s coming together quickly. Despite all the work ahead of them, they … more

VERONICA DAUB | 4/3/19

Contributed photos by Kristen Dasenbrock Ruby blissed out in the dirt.

Sprouts head for the garden

NARROWSBURG, NY — Local organizers are giving kids another reason to play in the dirt this summer. Kristen Dasenbrock and Adrianne Picciano, aka “The Dirt Diva,” are already Master … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 3/20/19

Photos contributed by Isabel Anderson Gabby Borges opened for Flora Cash at Stage West on Friday, March 8.

Getting real with Gabby Borges

Album artwork by Albert Borges "If My Eyes Could Talk", Gabby Borges's new album, can be found on iTunes. HAWLEY, PA — Some lyrics are so good you feel sucker-punched … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 3/13/19

Photos contributed by Chip Forelli Pheasant woman: This 1920 photo of Dora Miller, from Lewistown, PA, was taken for the magazine Game News because the turkey was so large. Miller is Robert Evans&rsquo; cousin&rsquo;s great-grandmother, and he brought the photo to Forelli to have it restored.&nbsp;

Restoring the past

HONESDALE, PA — In the original photograph, Dora Miller looks proud of the large bird she’s holding in her left hand, as she props herself up with a rifle in her right. Only, it’s … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 3/7/19

Dawn Hyde, on Main Street in Callicoon. | TRR photos by Elizabeth Lepro

Comeback Kids: Dawn Hyde loves you

I’m late to Dawn Hyde’s restorative yoga class. I’m haphazardly tossing honey barbecue Frito twists into my mouth in the car, wearing the kind of pants people who do not do yoga … more

Elizabeth Lepro | 2/27/19

Meet the ‘Dove Dude’

The community is aflutter with the 50th year anniversary of the iconic Woodstock music festival. To define the arts and cultural side of the celebration, there are a quite few projects in the works. … more

VERONICA DAUB | 2/27/19

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