‘We couldn’t do it without you’

HONESDALE, PA — “Service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and has the unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds together in common cause.” So say the …

Special counsel hired for Highland conflict of interest

HIGHLAND, NY — Javid Afzali of the Harris Beach law firm will serve as special counsel on matters related to the Barryville Oasis, an out-of-compliance restaurant co-owned by the Highland town …

New York News

NYC to give Delaware Aqueduct update

NARROWSBURG, NY — This June, the $1 billion Delaware Aqueduct project—a 20-year effort to repair the longest tunnel in the world—will enter its final phase. The NYC Department …

Inclusion of a $90 million Local Media Tax Credit is included in final FY 2025 New York State Budget

NEW YORK -- Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature unveiled the final state budget on April 20, including a payroll tax credit for local news outlets, modeled on the …

Sullivan West waits for state aid number

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Sullivan West is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as the state aid formula is being hashed out in Albany. The district stands to lose $2 million in …

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Pennsylvania News

Wayne Highlands celebrates student achievement

HONESDALE, PA — There was much to celebrate at the Wayne Highlands school board meeting Wednesday night. The board marked the achievements of the district’s outstanding seniors and a …

Meet the candidates for PA’s 139th

Three local residents are running for Pennsylvania’s 139th Legislative District, a seat recently vacated by Joe Adams (R). A special election and Republican primary will be …

Robin Schooley Skibber

Robin Schooley Skibber is a Democrat running for the 139th District of the PA House of Representatives. For 22 years, I ran Pike County’s Area Agency on Aging, opening four new senior …

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Matthew Contreras

Jeff Olsommer

Next stop for DV: Odyssey World Finals

Around the Area

Rangers train for fast-water rescues

NARROWSBURG, NY — On April 11, twenty-one forest rangers with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation took to inflatable rescue boats on the Delaware River at Narrowsburg, NY. They …

Lawyers help revive K-9 program

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s K-9 program was put on pause several years ago, when one dog died of an illness, and another was hit by a car. Earlier this year, Sheriff Mike …

LCSD honors three with Excellence in Service awards

LIBERTY, NY — Three more Liberty Central School District staff members were honored during the March 12 Board of Education meeting. Recognized with Excellence in Service Awards were high …

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Sullivan’s first recreational marijuana store opens

Sullivan’s first recreational marijuana store opens The whole community is happy, says owner Bernie Gonzales By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN ROCK HILL, NY — Sullivan …

Sullivan housing to get $9 million green energy boost

MONTICELLO, NY — Two low-income apartment complexes in Sullivan County will receive nearly $9 million in federal loans. The funding was awarded through the Green and Resilient Retrofit …

Fire destroys home in Cherry Township

CHERRY RIDGE TOWNSHIP, PA — Fire destroyed a home in Cherry Ridge Township, PA, in the early morning of Wednesday, April 12. No injuries were reported. The Seelyville Fire Company …

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Hamlin Ambulance supervisor defrauded company of nearly $10K

HAMLIN, PA — A former supervisor of the Hamlin Ambulance Company of Hamlin, PA, was charged with reporting and receiving pay for hours that she and her daughter did not actually work, according …

Hear about the Skinners Falls bridge study

NARROWSBURG, NY — The findings of the Milanville/Skinners Falls Bridge study will be presented at a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie …

Sullivan may get another driver for seniors and veterans

considering hiring another full-time driver for the Office of the Aging, which would bring the office back to pre-pandemic levels. The drivers handle medical and shopping runs and meal pickups …

Riverkeeper works for the constitutional right to a clean environment

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Riverkeeper Network wants to enshrine the right to a clean environment in the New York Constitution. “Here in the U.S. people have rights to free …

Hotel tax supports trails, concerts, and more

HONESDALE, PA — It’s no surprise that tourism is the largest industry in the Poconos. And it’s just received a nearly $200,000 boost for the coming year. The Wayne County …

Sullivan County to tackle stray cats

MONTICELLO, NY — Stray cats are running rampant in Sullivan County. “It’s unbelievable,” said Maria, a Monticello resident who did not give her last name, at last …

Not as dangerous as it looks

TOWN OF TUSTEN, NY — A tree felled by a midwinter storm has been resting on Frontier Communications phone and cable lines for many weeks now. The trunk leans so heavily on the lines, it …

Head Start will return on Tuesday

MONTICELLO, NY — After a two-month absence from Sullivan County, Head Start is coming back. A temporary provider will reopen Head Start centers in Woodbourne and Monticello on Tuesday, …

New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians experience 4.8 Earthquake

NEW YORK, NY— Peggy Morris from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed to the River Reporter that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in New Jersey and was felt in the Northeast …

Fire levels White Mills Hotel

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, PA — The White Mills Hotel was destroyed by fire overnight. The White Mills Fire Department says it was dispatched at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, to a structure fire …

Fresh fish comes to Eldred

ELDRED, NY — The Chiocchi family has always loved its seafood. And they are all about sharing that love. With the grand opening on Saturday, March 30, of Nikki C’s Seafood and …

Fresh fish comes to Eldred

ELDRED, NY — The Chiocchi family has always loved its seafood. And they are all about sharing that love. With the grand opening on Saturday, March 30, of Nikki C’s Seafood and Catering, …

Meeting the fish where they live

DAMASCUS, PA — The Delaware River is the longest undammed river in the eastern United States. The section of river closest to us that we all know and enjoy is called the Upper Delaware River, …

Highland to enforce overlooked short-term rental rule

ELDRED, NY — Does the property owner live on-site? If not, they must get a special use permit before renting out a house in the Town of Highland. The town added this step in the approval …

Wayne commissioners cite shocking NEPA colon cancer statistics

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners stressed the significance of early colon cancer screenings by stating some alarming statistics: Incidence and mortality rates are up to …

‘We couldn’t do it without you’

Special counsel hired for Highland conflict of interest

NYC to give Delaware Aqueduct update

Inclusion of a $90 million Local Media Tax Credit is included in final FY 2025 New York State Budget

Sullivan West waits for state aid number

Wayne Highlands celebrates student achievement

Meet the candidates for PA’s 139th

Robin Schooley Skibber

Matthew Contreras

Jeff Olsommer

Next stop for DV: Odyssey World Finals

Sullivan’s first recreational marijuana store opens

Sullivan housing to get $9 million green energy boost

Fire destroys home in Cherry Township

Hamlin Ambulance supervisor defrauded company of nearly $10K

Hear about the Skinners Falls bridge study

Sullivan may get another driver for seniors and veterans

Riverkeeper works for the constitutional right to a clean environment

Hotel tax supports trails, concerts, and more

Sullivan County to tackle stray cats

Not as dangerous as it looks

Head Start will return on Tuesday

New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians experience 4.8 Earthquake

Fire levels White Mills Hotel

Fresh fish comes to Eldred

Fresh fish comes to Eldred

Meeting the fish where they live

Highland to enforce overlooked short-term rental rule

Wayne commissioners cite shocking NEPA colon cancer statistics

Sullivan West gets serious about safety

What to know about gov.'s pitch to legalize marijuana

Recounts could impede PA’s vote certification by new deadline

No vaccines required for summer camp staff

River Reporter joins forces with Spotlight PA

Coalition demands greater watershed protection

Legislators urge state to transfer care center to private owner

Special election brings Independents, others to primary polls