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The Callicoon Train Depot, rendered here, is situated in the heart of the hamlet, between Upper and Lower Main streets. It is soon to be the Upper Delaware Visitor's Center.

CALLICOON, NY — The Callicoon Business Association (CBA) has signed a long-term lease with the Central New York Railroad Corporation for the historic 1896 railroad depot building and grounds in the center of the hamlet. It's soon to become an Upper Delaware visitors center. more

3/5/21

Fracking ‘threatens everyone so that a small few may profit’ and more

Letters to the editor March 4 to 10 more

3/3/21

Fracking banned in Delaware River

By OWEN WALSH DELAWARE RIVER — More than a decade after the struggle began, environmental activists scored a major win in the Delaware River Basin last Thursday: Hydraulic fracturing, fracking, … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/3/21

Lots of potential in Highland

ELDRED, NY — The Highland Town Board meetings held during the past year have often been sparsely attended and mundane affairs. Tuesday, February 9, found the Eldred Town Hall at its COVID-era … more

By GREGORY HATTON | 2/17/21

Honesdale residents lose home in fire, Aldi partial building collapse

Monticello Aldi partial building collapse MONTICELLO, NY — Over the past weekend, the Aldi grocery store in Monticello closed due to a partial building collapse. A roof leak in the rear of … more

2/17/21

Upper Delaware Council to host Feb. 17 meeting for litter sweep volunteers

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) invites municipal officials, beautification group members, residents, business owners, regional organizations, and all interested people to … more

2/11/21

Learning from the comfort of home

NARROWSBURG, NY — A long-time advocate and sponsor of local history, planning and environmental education, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) announced at its February 4 meeting several upcoming … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 2/10/21

Wayne commissioners join fracking suit

HONESDALE, PA — In a rare 2-1 vote, the Wayne County Commissioners approved a motion at their most recent meeting to join the county’s Sen. Lisa Baker (PA-20) and other state Republicans … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/28/21

The Chamber will honor Wayne County Community Foundation Executive Director Ryanne Jennings with the Community Achievement Award.

'Outdoor fun this weekend at PEEC' and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community January 28 to February 3 more

1/27/21

I’m #Grateful4theDelaware and its evolving seasonal beauty. The river flows, invites reflection and rewards us with the gifts of its endless riches.

Activists’ reactions

DELAWARE RIVER — For environmentalists in this region, keeping the natural gas industry out of the Delaware River Basin is a top priority. A years-long battle over the ability to frack in the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/20/21

Newly-elected Upper Delaware Council Chairperson Jeffrey R. Dexter, right, of Damascus Township is shown being sworn in last year by the Hon. Steven Sauer, Town Justice for the Town of Cochecton, at the Feb. 6, 2020 UDC meeting.

A ‘new day’ for Upper Delaware Council

NARROWSBURG, NY — Wearing a sweatshirt and a backward, long-brimmed baseball cap, newly installed Upper Delaware National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent Joe Salvatore was the picture of a … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 1/13/21

Millions for local waterways, SBA extends deadline and more

Cochecton Town Board attendance limited COCHECTON, NY — Effective December 30, gallery attendance at Cochecton Town Board meetings is limited to media representatives and those who have … more

1/6/21

Fight over fracking

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — A federal court case between the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and a natural gas company in Wayne County could have a lasting impact on fracking in the Delaware … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/6/21 | 1 comment

Escaping 2020

On Christmas night, the river crested. Distracted by the holiday mood, we didn’t spend the day or our energies fretting about flood. But when all was quiet, the dark river rushed closer to its … more

By CASS COLLINS | 1/6/21 | 1 comment

Catskill Provisions' Tasting Room opened mid-pandemic. Other businesses in Callicoon celebrated it as a small victory for the town in a tough time.

Local businesses float in COVID’s wake

Note: This is part of a series of stories about how COVID-19 is changing the area, particularly as it relates to population increases around the Upper Delaware. REGION — Kristina … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 12/30/20

Great things happen when people work together. The Hancock Town Square is the brainchild of the Hancock Partners community development group and residents who cared.

Community strong

EQUINUNK, PA AND HANCOCK, NY — The communities sit roughly seven miles apart—Equinunk on the Pennsylvania side, Hancock in New York—and the Delaware flows between … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/30/20

The Uper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is part of an ongoing experiment to preserve the river and its valley in cooperation with local towns and townships. National Park Service Superintendent John T. Hutzky shepherded the project for its first 16 years. A humble servant leader, he simply wanted people to appreciate the amazing resource that it is. This photo's for you, John.

Celebrating the legacy of John Hutzky

In 1978, the Delaware River was designated as part of the Wild and Scenic River System. By an act of Congress, an experiment and an agreement was forged that the valley would be preserved and … more

12/23/20

New business owner, Caroline Akt—pictured at center with supervisor Daniel Sturm—had this to say: “I’m very grateful for the support of the Town of Bethel and wonderful friends who helped make a vision a reality.”

UDC releases fall-winter newsletter, Dime Bank donates to United Way

What's going on in your community December 10 to December 16 more

12/9/20

DRBC: ‘Dock 2’ a go

TRISTATE AREA — In the face of opposition from environmental advocates, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) voted to approve the construction of a liquefied … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/9/20

The Streeters became enraptured with raptors—and with one another—after scraping up enough money to buy good binoculars with which to go birding together. “Those blessed with knowing Stephanie can appreciate what a treasure she was,” wrote Jan Lucciola following Stephanie’s recent death. Jan has worked with the Streeters at the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for more than 30 years. “Her love of animals was boundless, her knowledge endless, her grace, compassion and generosity infinite. There is so much about her to be celebrated and missed.”..

Taking flight

Having helped countless birds resume their wild lives, the woman whose long “fascination with the feather” led to an impactful life as a bird rehabilitator and conservationist has herself … more

By SANDY LONG | 12/9/20

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