IDA to take over business grants

MONITCELLO, NY — Before departing to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, Sullivan County legislators agreed to transfer the administration of revolving loan funds from the Sullivan County …

Shapiro appeals greenhouse gas decision

HARRISBURG, PA — Just days before time ran out, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will appeal the Commonwealth Court decision blocking Pennsylvania from entering the Regional Greenhouse Gas …
Around the Area
Charity scams more double in three years

ALBANY, NY — Charity scams can happen at any time, but they are more prevalent during the holiday season when donors are moved both by generosity and the end-of-year deadline for securing tax …

Hail to the Lady Wildcats

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Livingston Manor/Roscoe girls’ varsity soccer squad had a pretty good season—they wrapped up the year as undefeated OCIAA Division 6 Champions, picked up …

Lake Ariel man charged with child endangerment

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Armando Capo, 50, of Lake Ariel, PA, was charged with child endangerment and resisting charges, Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced on Nov. 28. The …

Wayne County budget keeps taxes flat for 2024

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County’s proposed  budget for 2024 is now available to the public. “The commissioners challenged each department to evaluate operations...from …

Fundraiser organized for bereaved Tyler Hill family

TYLER HILL, PA — A GoFundMe.com page is raising money for the family of Travis Canfield of Tyler Hill, PA, who died in an accident earlier this month at age 32. The page is titled “Travis …

138 acres protected along the Bashakill

MAMAKATING, NY — A 138-acre Skye property within the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area will be permanently protected, the Open Space Institute announced on Nov. 13. The institute says the …

Are we all voting?

TOWN OF DELAWARE, NY — Helen Demeranville set out to vote at her Town of Delaware polling station on Election Day. She didn’t succeed. The poll workers couldn’t find her in the …

Cementing a legacy 

MILFORD, PA — Nine Delaware Valley girls who have been playing soccer together since they were four years old closed out the season with a district championship.  “They are a …

Big changes come to the Sullivan County Legislature

MONTICELLO, NY — Democrats did well across the nation on election day, and Sullivan County was no exception. All but one Republican legislative seat flipped to the Dems. District 9 is …

PA Dems win seats on the bench

PENNSYLVANIA — It was a competitive election year for Pennsylvania’s court system. There were several open seats across the state Supreme, Commonwealth and Superior courts, which …

Scouts ‘inspiring’ in their respect for veterans

HONESDALE — Every year, Boy Scouts are tasked with fulfilling a requirement that focuses on community service and duty to God and country.  “While our participation here today …
News

Ballot measures confuse voters

NARROWSBURG, NY — The River Reporter conducted exit interviews on Election Day at the polls in Tusten and Highland. The biggest takeaway? Ballot measures are confusing for voters.  …

Election brings changes to Highland

HIGHLAND, NY — With only some absentee and provisional ballots yet to be tallied, it is highly likely that John Pizzolato will be the next Highland town supervisor. The incumbent …

Mel Baker celebrates 105 years

HONESDALE, PA — Melvin Baker celebrated his 105th trip around the sun on November 12. On the Wednesday before his birthday, Roxanne Smith, the new organist at the Smith Hill Methodist …

Local pet wash opens

NARROWSBURG, NY — The wags, suds, and fur were all flying as Sammy tested the waters at Narrowsburg’s new pet wash. “It’s such a dog town with so many dog people,” …

PA court axes carbon-reduction program

HARRISBURG, PA — Last week, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court struck down the state’s participation in an interstate carbon-reduction program, known as the Regional Greenhouse Gas …

‘They’re not getting young men’

TUSTEN, NY — Local veterans’ posts were once hubs of activity in communities across the United States. Veterans would gather in these cozy halls to knock back a beer or two and talk with …

Making schools safe

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act, intended to safeguard against bullying and harassment in K-12 schools. The bill would require school …

Story showed lack of journalistic integrity, ethics

Here we go again... I have come to expect fluff Pizzolato articles from this "paper." I also know you don't fact check anything that you write; the gas tank caper and "hate crime" and now this mailer …

Paper’s use of word was irresponsible, unprofessional 

The River Reporter has been acting as Johnny Pizzolato's mouthpiece for years. I find it interesting that a mailer with factual information about bad business practices by someone who expects to …

Mystery mailer attacks supervisor candidate

HIGHLAND, NY — A card mailed to Highland residents late last week tries to make the case that a recent history of unpaid bills makes John Pizzolato a poor candidate for supervisor. …

Election 2023: Town of Neversink

Town Council  Neversink’s town council race has two open seats and three candidates: Diana K. Weiner, Democrat; Nicole Gorr, Republican and Conservative; and James Schmidt, …

Election 2023: Town of Liberty 

Town Council  The Town of Liberty Town Council has three candidates but only two open seats. Simmie Williams III is running on the Democratic ticket against Vincent J. McPhillips and Dean …