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Private benefit amid public squalor I write in response to Betty Sutliff’s “My View” about fracking in the Delaware River Basin. She argues that Pennsylvania’s … more

5/11/22

Pride Coalition march and more

Climate change calls for education, accepting responsibility Congratulations on the recent major promotion of sustainability in the River Reporter. Here at Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy … more

5/5/22

Delgado supports law enforcement

It’s time to set the record straight regarding Congressman Antonio Delgado (D-19): he has never been a fan of “defunding the police” or cashless bail, as Dutchess County Executive … more

4/27/22

Honoring Megan Gavin

During National Volunteer Week, I would like to acknowledge Megan Gavin for her exceptional service to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. This will be Megan’s second year … more

4/19/22

Social media attack on Contreras not warranted

Our nation was founded through men with opposing viewpoints. As they met together and debated facts, opinions and theories, they ultimately came to understand what was best for the nation through … more

4/13/22

Repair River Road in Damascus and more

Repair River Road in Damascus It’s not just Honesdale that has a problem with infrastructure erosion and stormwater flooding woes. Look no further than River Road in Damascus, PA, between … more

3/29/22

Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill’s general manager, explains that what is now a framed-out empty space will soon be WJFF’s new production studio.

Radios and libraries

Radio Catskill wants to hear from you My name is Pete Madden, and I’m a journalist and a member of the community advisory board for 90.5 WJFF Radio Catskill, our region’s … more

3/23/22

Night lights kill!

Night lights kill! We are aware that moths are fatally attracted to light, though no one understands just why. Moths can literally burn themselves out as they careen around an artificial light or … more

3/16/22

Solve the problem; don’t resort to insults

In response to the February 17 editorial [about the Town of Highland’s decision regarding its Upper Delaware Scenic Byway representative] [click here to read that editorial], I agree that … more

3/9/22

George Washington and emancipation

On December 13, 1799, the man who served as commander of the revolutionary forces against a tyrannical government called for his last will and testament for review. Martha obliged, bringing the … more

2/22/22

When freedom-lovers limit others’ freedom, and more

Don’t miss the show The meetings of the Sullivan County Legislature are the best show in town. Currently, the bad guys are winning, dominated by the chairman with his three legislative … more

2/15/22

The case for mail-in voting and more

The meaning of patriotism What does it mean to be patriotic? It seems that some Americans have forgotten. Patriotism means that when our country needs us—for support, for defense, for public … more

2/1/22

DOH move to Middletown a serious error

Who in Sullivan County is happy about our Department of Health (DOH) moving to Middletown on June 1? The relocation is obviously against the best interests of county residents and our summer … more

By LISE KENNEDY | 1/25/22

Swift action dealt with school violence threats

This past December 14 marked nine years since the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, which took the lives of 26 people. In a sick tribute to this grim anniversary, schools … more

1/12/22

The current Route 17 South exit to Garnet Hospital.

Hospital ramps and ambulance funding

Supporting the new Highland Ambulance It was about 50 years ago or thereabouts that a group of dedicated members of the American Legion got the idea to create an ambulance service to serve the … more

1/5/22

Follow the science and more

Follow the science. Wear a mask, get vaccinated Dear Dane County and the rest of the United States, I attended the meeting regarding Dane County Health Face Covering Emergency Order #5 at the … more

12/29/21

Rob Doherty singing for his supper, and more

Singing for his supper County legislators are prohibited from voting on matters bearing directly on their financial interest—County Code, sections A8A-1(A) and A8A-2(B)(6)—but that … more

12/21/21

Foie gras—the despicable ‘delicacy’

As I read the four full-page propaganda pieces, proudly lauding Sullivan County’s foie gras facilities, I shook my head in disgusted disbelief. Two of the three agro-business factory … more

By STAR HESSE | 11/30/21

This Catskill Project model home was open to inspection on October 8. The 2283 square foot house is built to Passive House standards that includes a continuous building envelope, superinsultation, a robust ventilation system, and high-tech windows. It is part of a 90-acre subdivion that will preserve 40 acres as a nature preserve.

Builders put it together and more

The fault is in us—Sullivan County residents There is that famous Shakespearian quote in his play “Julius Caesar,” where Cassius tells Brutus “The fault, dear Brutus, is … more

11/23/21

Raking leaves isn’t necessary and more

Electoral process won in Highland As an observer living in the next town over, I think that turnout in Highland was magnificent—729 voters—and that the town had two candidates vying … more

11/16/21

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