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Punctuating our forests with exclamation points of purple is American pokeweed, also referred to as pokeberry. The fruits are a valuable food source for some bird species, such as cardinals and mourning doves, but are especially toxic to humans and should not be consumed.

Forests aflame

Driving or walking around the Upper Delaware River region at this time of year is a rich and nourishing feast for the senses as foliage and fruits ripen. Make time to harvest this sumptuous banquet … more

By SANDY LONG | 10/14/21

Shannon Cilento, the former Resources and Land Use Specialist for the Upper Delaware Council

Upper Delaware Council offers tribute to Shannon Cilento

At its October 7 meeting, the Upper Delaware Council received a letter of resignation from Shannon Cilento, its Resources and Land Use Specialist. Cilento, who came to the UDC in 2020 from the … more

10/13/21

John Erik Karkula, left, and Tess McBeath, candidates in the Town of Delaware

Town Of Delaware candidates hold meet and greet

COCHECTON, NY — On Thursday, October 8, John Erik Karkula and Tess McBeath, Democratic candidates for town council and town clerk respectively, held a meet and greet at the Cochecton Pump … more

10/13/21

Sullivan County declared free of fiscal stress and more

Bipartisan bill supports agriculture education opportunities in local schools RHINEBECK, NY — On October 7, U.S. Reps. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (PA-15), … more

10/13/21

One of a dozen scarecrows watches over Roscoe.

Twelve scarecrows in Roscoe and more

The mystery of Joseph Skinner, and other Upper Delaware horrors NARROWSBURG, NY — Cushetunk resident Joseph Skinner is believed to be the first European murdered in the Upper Delaware River … more

What's going on in your community October 7 to 13 | 10/5/21

The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi and a waterway of great majesty that calls to countless hearts, soothes many a ravaged spirit and sustains innumerable life forms. As a unit of the National Park System, its many features can be enjoyed by the public. Learn more at www.nps.gov/upde/index.htm).

Money flowing into the Delaware

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — On Wednesday, September 20, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced a total of nearly $11.5 million in grants funding environmental conservation and … more

By LIAM MAYO | 10/5/21

Funding granted for improved Sullivan emergency communications and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware Region October 7 to 13 more

10/5/21

Callicoon Creek Park looks almost natural, with the hard work of those who made it happen seemingly invisible.

Community roots for Callicoon gardens

CALLICOON, NY — As the current chair of the Callicoon Beautification Committee (the Committee), John Erik Karkula earns a lot of attention for the beauty fo the town’s plantings. That … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/29/21

The Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum [Photo gallery]

Photos by Joe Cooke | 9/29/21

Yes, Buggy, it's a bucket of ashes. Sometimes it's a metaphor for life, but not today.

The traces we leave

Greetings, all. I’m listening to the thunder of flying squirrel feet in our attic. The squirrels have replaced the bats who owned the attic for 40 years, and the new residents seem to have made … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/29/21

Musicians grace the stage at a prior Hawley Harvest Hoedown.

Harvest hoedown festivities and more

‘Remains’ at the gallery at Nonneta and Friends Creative BARRYVILLE, NY — It’s a powerful theme as the year dies away: from October 2 to 31, art lovers can experience … more

9/29/21

Green acres

MONTICELLO, NY — The point of the presentation, representatives of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) stressed, was just to introduce legislators to what they do. But next year’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/28/21

UDC funds Hancock joint comprehensive master plan

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) awarded $10,000 to the Town of Hancock toward the completion of phase one of a Town/Village of Hancock joint comprehensive plan under its … more

9/28/21

More solar energy for New York by 2030? and more

Measure to confirm PEMA director advances in Senate HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation requiring Senate confirmation of the … more

9/28/21

Taking the legislative farm tour: Chester Grodack, left, Bob Rutledge, Commissioner Brian Smith, Carole Grodack, Representative Jonathan Fritz, Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer, Commissioner Joe Adams, Bobby and Carol Morgan, Zach Jones, Farm Bureau President Tim Jaggars, Pike County Assistant Planning Director Jessica Yoder, Karl Eisenhauer and Stan Bialecki.

Farm tours, rail trails and more

Healthcare heroes honored by Radio Catskill JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Radio Catskill, the public radio station for the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania, announced its 2021 Community … more

9/22/21

Senator Mike Martucci speaks at the UDC's 33rd Annual River Valley Awards.

Sen. Martucci delivers keynote address at UDC awards

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — Held by the Upper Delaware Council on Sunday, September 12 at the Central House Family Resort, the 33rd annual River Valley Awards honored the contributions made by … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/21/21

New school year, same pandemic

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — With a new school year ahead, teachers and students would have liked to leave COVID-19 behind them. A few weeks in, however, it’s already proving to be another … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/21/21

This immature broad-winged hawk was the first of three that lost their lives in collisions with vehicles over a three-week period in August. As described by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, they are small, compact raptors with chunky bodies, large heads and short square tails. In flight, their broad wings come to a distinct point.

A broad-winged mystery

Sadly—and strangely—I recently came upon two immature broad-winged hawks, approximately a week apart, that died from collisions with vehicles along Route 6 in Pike County, Pennsylvania. … more

By SANDY LONG | 9/15/21

‘Technically Speaking’

COCHECTON, NY — Among the sights along the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway stands the Cochecton Pump House, a seemingly dilapidated brick structure, now home to a restaurant and performance … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/15/21

Seated from the left: Paul Freeman, Andrew Freeman, and Karen Freeman (representing Tim Freeman, Lifesaving Award); Fred Murray (2nd row, for 1888 Spencer Tractor Restoration, Cultural Achievement); John Ogozalek (Special Recognition), and Big Eddy Film Festival Director Tina Spangler (Cultural Achievement). Standing: Jeff Dexter (Lifesaving Award); Carla Hauser Hahn (Special Recognition); and Kim Erickson (Spencer Tractor Restoration).

Layers of collaboration and accomplishment

From the teacher speaking on behalf of students who are ably handling the pandemic, to fire department personnel relating impromptu rescues along the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97, the Upper … more

By LAURIE STUART | 9/14/21

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