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Dickens on the Delaware 2024

12/19/2024
What do folks in Victorian finery, hot chocolate, bonfires, a horse and carriage and the Farm Arts Collective all have in common, why, Dickens on the Delaware, of course - and what a celebration it …

Maintenance progresses for Berlin Community Center

12/4/2024
BERLIN, PA — The Berlin Township Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting on November 19. The meeting was held at the Berlin Township Community Center in Beach Lake.  Presiding were …

Revised Honesdale budget proposes one-mill tax …

12/4/2024
HONESDALE, PA — The fourth budget proposed in two months by the Honesdale Borough Council includes a property tax increase of one mill, which will bring in over $400,000 in additional revenue …

New apartment complex coming soon to Hawley

12/4/2024
HAWLEY, PA — Two three-story buildings in Hawley will soon provide a new source of market-rate housing for the Wayne/Pike area, with construction to start as soon as Spring 2025.   …

Hoppin' in Honesdale: Parade, tree lighting rings in …

12/4/2024
HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Borough rang in the holidays right with a parade down Main Street the night of November 29, featuring waving gingerbread folk, flashing lights from emergency vehicles …

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce holds 50th …

11/26/2024
The 50th Anniversary Gala and Community Pride Awards was held by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at the Villa Roma on November 14.  "Beautifully dressed women glittered and smartly …

Forest City team receives regional award

11/6/2024
WILKES-BARRE, PA — On October 17, the 34th annual Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment was held at the Woodlands Resort, and the Outdoor Town Action Team from Forest City …

Local news matters

11/6/2024
WAYNE COUNTY, PA — These words are being written before the votes are counted. Whatever the outcome, it was a privilege to share portraits of some of the people and groups in our community …

Vote for nature

10/30/2024
Jane Cyphers of Milanville, PA co-founded Damascus Citizen for Sustainability (DCS). Her passion for protecting the environment locally and globally permeates everything she does and has since her …

Land, love and leadership

10/23/2024
WAYNE COUNTY, PA — As a public servant and farmer, and as a father and grandfather, Republican Brian Smith tries to lead by example. He becomes choked up when he speaks about the challenges of …

Photo Gallery: Aurora Borealis snaps

10/18/2024
The River Reporter put out a call to the community to post some of theirs, and hundreds responded, sharing dazzling photos of the rare and beautiful Northern Lights, which you can like, tag and snag …

Movie filmed in Glen Spey to be shown in Milford

10/16/2024
MILFORD, PA — It’s described as “‘Groundhog Day’ meets ‘Heaven’s Gate’,” and critics have called it “hilarious and heartwarming.” The …

‘It’s got to be real’

10/16/2024
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Sullivan West Central School has a 17-year-old senior with a passion for all things green.  “I think we’re very fortunate to have a lot of classes in …

At Cordaro’s, faith and Donald J. Trump

10/16/2024
HONESDALE, PA — Perched on a rise on Texas Palmyra Highway, Cordaro’s Restaurant is a 70-year-old institution. From the menus to the decor, there are testaments to the Cordaro …

Forever Democrats 

10/8/2024
WAYNE COUNTY, PA — This week, we are in the northern part of Wayne County, at the home of two lifelong Democrats, Walter and Julia Whitney, 88 and 87 respectively.  During the visit, …

Woodchips fly at Narrowsburg Logging Days

10/8/2024
Narrowsburg residents found lumberjacks in their backyard on Saturday, October 5, as the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Logging Days festival.  The day was filled with …

Honoring the community: Sullivan 180 holds …

10/2/2024
BETHEL, NY — Sullivan 180 hosted an evening of appreciation on Thursday, September 26 at Bethel Woods, highlighting the efforts of Sullivan County community volunteers, schools, municipalities …