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Mail-in voting follows previous trends in Wayne, Pike

PENNSYLVANIA — There’s a month to go before voters can go to the polls in person— but the civically inclined in Wayne and Pike counties aren’t waiting.  Last week, …

Michele Frazier Endorsed by the SEIU Local 200United

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK—Michele Frazier, candidate for New York State Senate District 51, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the SEIU Local 200United, a union of …

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Highland town board candidates, Sonia M. Kidney, left, Democratic and Lifting Neighbors candidate and Gerard Finn, right, Independent and Highland First candidate. 

There will be an election for the Highland Town Board

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HIGHLAND, NEW YORK— Town board meetings this year have been tumultuous: with a member of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office …

All aboard! Pilot shuttle service to connect Honesdale, Hawley

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HONESDALE, PA — Brothers Matthew and Chris Harms didn't initially plan to run a transportation service in the Wayne/Pike area — …
The remains after a structure fire at 14 Skinners Falls Road West, Narrowsburg, New York in the early hours of October 4, 2024.

Homeowner suspects arson

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NARROWSBURG, NY — A little after 2 a.m., on October 4, Cochecton emergency services responded with nine volunteers to a call at 14 …

Brown launches non-partisan voter FAQ webpage

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HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne) has released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) webpage to address voters' …
Two deer seen in Pittsburgh.

Farmer support could lead Pennsylvania to lift its near-total ban on Sunday hunting

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Sunday hunting has long been a cultural debate in Pennsylvania, but it’s closer to becoming a reality after a state House committee …
Photographer, left, Justin Sherman, Guide Brain Shepard, CBS News National Environmental Coresspondent, David Schecter, amd Photographer Chance Hortner filming their upcoming documentry in Roscoe, NY.

CBS News films a new documentary on the Delaware River

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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — CBS National Environmental Correspondent, David Schechter, touched down in Narrowsburg after finishing …

"The new regime": David Nilsen chosen to lead Honesdale DPW
HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council voted on Monday, September 30 to appoint current borough council member David Nilsen as director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), ending …

New rules for Damascus Township political signs
DAMASCUS, PA — The Damascus Township Board of Supervisors passed a motion to amend the township’s temporary political signs ordinance in a meeting held Monday, September 16.  …
Around the Area
Snakeheads: A spreading species

LACKAWAXEN, PA — Konrad Wrona, a fisher with Two River Anglers, reported the catch of a northern snakehead at the Lackawaxen River. Wrona caught the 31-inch, nine-plus-pound fish at 8:30 …

Lawsuit filed to protect Atlantic Sturgeon

PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Wednesday, October 2, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) filed a complaint against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its failure to finalize dissolved …

Book Signing @ The Cooperage

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project author book signing event with Kim Daub Olver, 7-9pm, 1030 Main St. thecooperageproject.org.

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Dingman Township man alleged to have killed parents during ‘psychotic break’

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP, PA — Colin Winkler, 32, has been charged with homicide in connection with the deaths of his mother and father, Jacqueline Winkler, 67, and Jeffrey Winkler, 66.  …

Health care at a distance

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan residents say the county has a health care “emergency” and point to the difference in insurance reimbursement rates between Sullivan and neighboring …

NY-100 Assembly candidates address Sullivan County health care

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Lou Ingrassia (R) and Paula Kay (D), the two candidates for the 100th Assembly District, recently spoke with the River Reporter about how they would address health care in …

Weis gas station to occupy former Taco Bell lot in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Three years after a fire destroyed the Taco Bell near the Route 6 mall, the community has an idea of what will come in to replace it.  Weiss Markets, which has a …

Olsommer and Skibber debate in rematch of special election

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA — The candidates for the 139th District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives offered voters the chance to learn more about their beliefs and positions during …

An unexpected guest

HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Police were called on Monday, September 23 to assist with the removal of a black bear from the Wayne Hotel.  Police Chief Richard Southerton said …

WJFF honors Environmental Stewards

NARROWSBURG, NY — The annual WJFF Radio Catskill Community Awards focused on honoring something everyone shares: the natural environment.  Furthering the theme of appreciation for the …
WATER & ENVIRONMENT

Flood warning: River residents ‘will have to be vigilant.

 NEW YORK STATE — In an unprecedented event, the Delaware Aqueduct will be shut down for five to eight months to complete vital leak repairs on Tuesday, October 1. The shutdown has …

Honesdale Borough Council meeting rescheduled

HONESDALE, PA — The regularly scheduled meeting of Honesdale Borough Council, scheduled for tonight, Sept. 23, will be rescheduled for Monday, September 30, due to lack of meeting all the …

A debate between New York State Senate District 51 candidates is unlikely 

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK– Voters in State Senate District 51st could vote without seeing a candidate debate.  While Democratic challenger Michele Frazier says she is willing to …
Sullivan County Government Press Release

County clerk’s office closing temporarily

MONTICELLO, NY — The offices of the Sullivan County Clerk will close, starting Thursday afternoon, September 19, to complete renovations. “Many visitors to our offices in the …
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Errors undermine tool designed to help PA voters find polling places

PENNSYLVANIA — An official government online tool designed to help Pennsylvanians find their polling places is riddled with misspellings and other quirks that make it difficult for some voters …

Is a lack of health care pushing families out of Sullivan?

MONTICELLO, NY — Services at Sullivan County Garnet Health facilities are being stripped and providers are scarce, claim residents.  Garnet Health says there are no plans to close …
A Town of Highland Press Release

Town of Highland Sept 11, 2001 Memorial Commemoration:

ELDRED, NY — The Town of Highland’s 9/11/2001 commemoration celebrated the fallen, and emergency services, both in NYC and locally, as well as promoted unity locally and abound. Local …
Election 2024

Do you feel like DANCING?

CALLICOON, NY — Join the Sullivan County Democratic Committee for Celebration: a Dance for Democracy on Saturday, September 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd. …

Suicides this year in Wayne County are all men, all by gunshot

Suicides this year in Wayne County are all men, all by gunshot Commissioners stress the importance of treating mental illness By JAMIE FALGIE HONESDALE, PA — “All people in …

Snakeheads in the Big Eddy (and everywhere else, it seems)

NARROWSBURG, NY — “It’s confirmed; snakeheads invade the Upper Delaware River in force,” Louie Gocek of Peckville, PA, told the River Reporter. He and his friend Randy …

Invasive fish pose growing threat, officials warn

  DELAWARE RIVER -- Officials warn that several species of invasive fish have appeared in growing numbers in the Lower Delaware River basin, posing a threat to native fish …

Solar power takes big bite out of Sullivan’s emissions

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Ten years ago, the Sullivan County Legislature set out to reduce by 2020 half of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the county government. The legislature laid …

Interest grows in controlling short-term rentals

UPPER DELAWARE VALLEY — Knowing how to live in a house safely might seem like a no-brainer. But consider the case of the Kerhonkson, NY, bungalow that burned to the ground last October after a …
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