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Famous for its magnificent views and historic ambiance, Narrowsburg, NY is home to a healthy population of bald eagles, often spotted from the deck overlooking the beautiful Delaware River.

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River includes parts of five counties: Sullivan, Delaware and Orange in New York, and Pike and Wayne in Pennsylvania, and occupies more than 50,000 acres. … more

By Jonathan Charles Fox | 7/29/20

Tusten sets three projects in motion

NARROWSBURG, NY — At the July 23 Tusten Town Board meeting held via Zoom (recessed from July 14), the first steps were taken in the implementation of three ambitious projects. Repair of the … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/28/20

Curb your dog and don’t park on Bridge Street

NARROWSBURG, NY — Public hearings to amend Tusten’s animal control ordinance and parking regulations preceded the July 14 Town Board meeting. Chapter 115 of the Tusten Code … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/21/20

This water tower, sited high above the water district at the intersection of Hilltop Lane and School Street in Narrowsburg, NY, is part of the infrastructure that will need to be replaced.

Water and high anxiety in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG, NY — “People will not be happy when we get to tonight’s business agenda,” predicted supervisor Ben Johnson at the start of the July 14 Tusten Town Board meeting. … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/16/20

Tusten sets hearing on proposed dog law amendment

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Town Board set Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. as the public hearing date for proposed amendments to its local dog law. The decision, made at the board’s June … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 6/30/20

Tusten goes to the dogs

NARROWSBURG, NY – They come from miles around to enjoy views of the Delaware River’s Big Eddy and the iconic bridge that spans it. That, combined with ready parking, picturesque houses … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 6/17/20

A group of protestors stands at the edge of the Honesdale Central Park along Church Street in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement Thursday, June 4.

Locals join call for justice

REGION — Small town America often exempts itself from events that roil streets elsewhere. Not this time. The response to the May 25 killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd by police … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/9/20

Signs of spring—pandemic edition

I’ve got to admit, there have been times during self-isolation that I’ve given in to my fears, many of which were exaggerated or unfounded. My imagination got the best of me because there … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 6/2/20

Tusten digester gets the nod

NARROWSBURG, NY — A May 26 special meeting of the Tusten Town Board was held via Zoom to conduct a state environmental quality review (SEQR), or environmental impact assessment, for the Tusten … more

6/2/20

Local realtors rejoice

REGION — To the delight of local realtors, rural life—real or perceived—has captured the American imagination. Rope swings, front porches, farmers’ markets and picturesque … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/26/20

“Many years ago, Ed Jackson obtained this special iron remnant from the World Trade Center. His vision was to have a display for the public in Tusten. Here is the result,” a release from the Town of Tusten’s Facebook page states.

Masked trash pick up and completed 9/11 monument

Masked up for trash pick up HONESDALE, PA — On May 16, Honesdale Rotary collected almost 40 bags of trash off its dedicated section of Route 191 North. COVID-19 may have inspired masking but … more

5/26/20

Aftermath of a Tusten dog attack

NARROWSBURG, NY — A woman and her dog were attacked by another dog on April 19 as they walked on the Narrowsburg flats. At its May 12 meeting, held via Zoom, the Tusten Town Board heard from … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/19/20

No trailer launch at Ten Mile River Access

NARROWSBURG, NY — The National Park Service (NPS) has restricted boat launch capacity at the Delaware River’s Ten Mile River (TMR) Access Site to carry-in, hand launch of canoes, kayaks, … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/12/20

Narrowsburg Graduation Class of 1963

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — I have to start off by saying I made a goof in my last column. Supervisor Gary Maas brought it to my attention that the Litter Pluck is not canceled, it will be … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 4/28/20

Joan Santo in front of her store, Narrowsburg Proper.

Staying open, being there

NARROWSBURG, NY — At a time when nothing feels like usual, Joan Santo is continuing to operate her store, Narrowsburg Proper, to provide “a sense of normalcy for the friends and visitors … more

4/1/20

Catskills food hub and Earth Day call to artists

What's going on in arts & leisure March 26 to April 1 more

3/25/20

Let’s get through this together

The situation in which we find ourselves is still evolving. Each day demands a new coronadjustment. I try to ignore my fear by being grateful for the safety of my family and friends. I try to be … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 3/25/20

Wayne Holbert, left, poses with Pat Carullo after completion of the stone statue in front of the Narrowsburg Union.

Design a Denzien, grow shiitake mushrooms

Seeking nominations for ‘Do 6’ awards WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The PA Route 6 Alliance is now accepting nominations for the “Do 6” Awards to be presented at the annual … more

2/19/20

Sullivan County’s Poet Laureate Mark Blackford, left, Bizzy Coy and William Fellenberg all expounded on life, laughs and love at the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg, NY last Saturday.

Who wrote the book of love?

I know it wasn’t me. I’ve written about a number of subjects over the last 30 years, including skydiving, camping, washing machines and the art of bonsai—but love? Not my strong … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 2/12/20

Tusten parking lot plan to start over

NARROWSBURG, NY — Gary Packer, a surveyor, appeared at a meeting of the Tusten Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on January 28 to pursue a matter regarding the parking lot behind Wayne Bank on Main … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 2/5/20

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