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Federal judge pauses DV’s new mask policy

On October 21, the Delaware Valley School District (DVSD) changed its mask policy for the fourth time since the school year commenced. more

By CHARLES PETERSHEIM | 10/23/21

Winter warming

REGION — On October 7, the New York State Public Service Commission warned consumers about what might be a long and cold winter to come. Electricity and gas bills were likely to be higher … more

By LIAM MAYO | 10/19/21

The project advisory committee for the Milanville-Skinner’s Falls Bridge project met on Thursday, September 23, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) informing its community partners of the project’s current status.

Aging in Place services expand in Wayne, Lackawanna counties and more

Comment period still open for Skinner’s Falls / Milanville Bridge project MILANVILLE, PA — The project advisory committee for the Milanville-Skinner’s Falls Bridge project met on … more

10/19/21

Put your collections on display. A "gallery wall" of framed mirrors creates an attractive focal point.

Design workshop: country style

There are many things to love about living in the Upper Delaware River Valley: fresh air, mountains, farmland, lakes, majestic rivers, big skies and plenty of natural light all year … more

By BARBARA WINFIELD | 10/17/21

Ground cherries grow inside papery husks that protect them from dirt and insects.

Cheers to the ground cherry

When my family and I went on vacation, a good friend volunteered to water my garden while we were away. On our trip, she texted me a photo of one of the plants, asking, “What are those … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 10/17/21

Get your local produce at this farm stand, and then head across the road to purchase your honey using the ‘honor system.’

Shopping locally saves rural agriculture

Dear reader, we’ve discussed a lot of things here in Our Country Home these past few months: chickens, homesteading, what not to do on a homestead, how to get your homestead started. And today … more

By KRISTIN WHITE, the “Chicken Librarian” | 10/17/21

Go up the bluestone steps and follow the path. It leads to a detached garage.

Equinunk home mixes modern with tradition

EQUINUNK, PA — Looking for a private oasis? This cheery home is tucked in among the trees and lies not far from the Delaware River. Drive up a long country lane that’s pretty in the … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 10/17/21

My dog Freckles lives her best autumnal life at home in Sullivan County.

Editor’s letter

Dear reader, When you think of the Catskills/Upper Delaware, what comes to mind? This time of year, it’s probably flannels, knit hats, warm boots… but really, what makes our area so … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 10/17/21

Sassafras trees are easily identified by their characteristic bilobed (mitten-shaped) and trilobed (three-pronged) leaves. Their brilliantly colored foliage ripens early and is ablaze in the Upper Delaware River region now. All parts of the sassafras plant emit a pleasant spicy fragrance (sassafras is the main ingredient in root beer), and have long been used by humans for aromatic, culinary and medicinal purposes.

Shades of red

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — Sassafras trees are easily identified by their characteristic bilobed (mitten-shaped) and trilobed (three-pronged) leaves. Their brilliantly colored foliage ripens … more

10/11/21

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

COVID numbers, mental health and the rent

MONTICELLO, NY — Health and family services committee chair Nadia Rajsz opened her September 9 meeting with a moment of silence for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. John … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/14/21

PennDOT provides update on Milanville-Skinners Falls comment process and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region September 16 to 22 more

9/14/21

My son’s motto is “You pick 'em, I eat 'em.”

Backyard blackberries

August is a month for making memories. School starts back up and parents document the first days with admittedly more glee than their young academicians. The final days of summer are celebrated … more

By HUNTER HILL | 9/1/21

Hot market, high prices

REGION — High prices, low inventory, bidding wars: There’s been a scramble to buy properties in our bucolic area for the past year or two, and according to local real estate brokers, … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 9/1/21

Back to school with COVID-19

School is starting and the COVID-19 delta variant is wreaking havoc with children. What’s a parent to do? This is a hard question to answer definitively. What we know from the experts is … more

By Kim Olver | 8/31/21

“When I first signed Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration in 2018, it was an important tool in our fight to save lives,” said Wolf.

PA opioid disaster declaration ended and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware Region September 2 to 8 more

8/31/21

This is an easy way to ventilate a hot attic: an open window and a box fan to blow air in or out of the room.

Well aired

Cold breeze tickling the back of your neck in winter? Don’t be in a hurry to seal around that window. The point of ventilation is “to get fresh air into a room,” Robert Dadras, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/28/21

When you seek the simple life

Homesteading. It’s the latest topic for those of us who want a simpler life. We want to get back to basics. But how do we get started and how do we make our homestead successful? How do we … more

By KRISTIN WHITE | 8/28/21

Editor’s letter

Late summer is upon us. The August doldrums. Everything feels heavy and slow, and the mass of home-repair projects I planned, for when it finally stopped raining… hasn’t … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/28/21

The Mongaup River trail surprises you with beauty.

Fund established in tribute to love and more

Watercolor students hold a show HONESDALE, PA — A diverse group of people gather together every Friday afternoon with a common interest. Kenan Burns, Barbara Cuffe, Karen Lutz, Dale Porto, … more

8/25/21

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