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Pike commissioners to state: Fund mental health care

MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners voted on May 11 to request funding from the state for community-based mental health services. “Our system collectively has been stretched … more

6/2/22

Many older workers retired in the pandemic. Some are coming back to work.

Unretired

NATIONWIDE — For years, there was a push to encourage seniors to work. Working added to retirement income, it got seniors out of the house and interacting with people, and it might even stave … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/18/22

“Death of a Salesman” opening on Friday, April 29, marks the return of a drama production to the Milford Theater. Here, cast members Lorenzo Casia, left, Kris Tjornhom, Taylor James and Darren Fouse rehearse a restaurant scene.

Milford theater buzzes with drama

Act 1—The Exposition Evening rehearsal, Milford Theater. Half the cast is present. Thirty days until opening night. Cold and windy outside, toasty in the newly renovated theater. Actors move … more

By CHARLES PETERSHEIM | 4/6/22

The mystery of the glow

During the past two years, we’ve all spent a lot of time wearing masks to protect ourselves and others from COVID. I wanted to depict masked people sitting outdoors and having a conversation. … more

Artwork by ERICA HART | 4/6/22

Enter the entrepreneurs

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — For employers looking to hire, it’s a tough market these days. While that’s certainly been no secret in Wayne County, the evidence became crystal clear at a … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/29/22

Help for the homeless

LIBERTY, NY — The rising cost of housing has been an enduring problem across New York State. The effects were muted during the COVID-19 pandemic by a wave of emergency response measures. The … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/29/22

Buyers’ appeal

REGION — An unexpected effect of the coronavirus pandemic was a massive leap in the local real estate market. According to local real estate agents and brokers, that wave of homebuying … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 3/24/22

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, left, speaking at the press conference for 'Billy's Law,' with DA Meagan Galligan and Senator Mike Martucci looking on.

Sullivan launches 2022 Plans & Progress program and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region February 24 to March 2 more

2/22/22

Mask mandate ends for Sullivan County and more

Mask mandate ends for Sullivan County MONTICELLO, NY — Statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirements have been lifted and will remain optional for businesses, local governments and … more

2/15/22

Childhood obesity rates are a cause for concern and action

Considering how so many facets of our lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I don’t believe it’s the least bit shocking to say that many of us have been struggling to … more

By LINDA THOMAS-HEMAK, M.D. | 2/1/22

3G service coming to an end, new area code in the works and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region February 3 to 9 more

2/1/22

Last year's "Diamond Delirium" celebrated 75 years of the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Forestburgh Playhouse wins multiple awards

FORESTBURGH, NY — Sullivan County has always known that the Forestburgh Playhouse is fabulous. Now the playhouse has several awards from BroadwayWorld to make it even more clear. In a time … more

1/12/22

Ramona Jan of the Yarnslingers tells a story at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse.

‘What really matters’ from the Yarnslingers, and more

‘What really matters’ from the Yarnslingers CALLICOON, NY — The Yarnslingers, a group of storytellers, will perform on Sunday, January 23, beginning at 2 p.m. The event will take … more

1/12/22

Some people love winter. Others struggle once the weather turns cold and the world goes gray.

The winter blues

Now that sunshine is at a premium, with shorter daylight hours, longer nights and cold weather, many of us know that the onset of “winter blues” is around the corner. Compounding this … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 1/5/22

Good riddance!

Well, good riddance, 2021! You were supposed to be better than 2020. Look at you. You started off with an assault on democracy itself. Briefly redeemed yourself with a vaccine for our 21st-century … more

By CASS COLLINS | 1/5/22

Numbers rising in Sullivan

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Within recent weeks, the number of people within Sullivan County infected with COVID-19 has reached an all-time high. The number of active cases in Sullivan County … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/5/22

Horsedrawn carriage rides is a feature of community celebration throughout the region and the makings of joyous holiday memories. The Hawley Winterfest continues through December 12.

To support the common good

Over the river and through the woods, communities are stepping out with holiday events. Perhaps it is the excitement to gather together in spirit following more than a year’s worth of living … more

By LAURIE STUART | 12/7/21

"The Witness" in progress at Melander's studio in Callicoon Creek.

Bearing witness

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — How do you pay witness to something as massive as the pandemic? The books are starting to come out, there are videos, films, news footage. And now there’s … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/17/21

Now is the time to rally together

We are the Student Safety First slate of candidates, running for the Delaware Valley School District school director position. We’re a social worker (BSW), a board-certified behavior analyst, … more

By Delaware Valley Student safety First Slate, E.K. Guyre, John Johnson and Meg Rosenfeld | 10/27/21

Water, originally collected in a small stream, roars as though rocketing forth from a geyser after recent heavy rainfall.

When it rains, it pours

Let’s talk about the weather. No, this isn’t small talk. But honestly, what a strange summer it’s been. Although according to my desk calendar, fall officially started this past … more

By HUNTER HILL | 9/29/21

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