Monster trucks return to Wayne County Fair
HONESDALE, PA — Monster trucks are back. Monster Truck Freestyle is returning to the 160th Wayne County Fair for one night, taking place at 7 p.m. …
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6/29/22
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I suppose one could call it a pet peeve. I do not care for reporting on events happening in the region that have come and gone by the time you read this. I tend to gravitate toward covering opening …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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6/29/22
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CALLICOON, NY — During the past two (very long) COVID years, while much of the country was locked down, something extraordinary was happening in Sullivan County. Despite the challenges of …
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6/24/22
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Monument acknowledges Native American wars
MATAMORAS, PA — A new monument, commemorating the Native American wars in the United States, will be dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park and …
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6/15/22
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MILFORD, PA — Where there’s music, there are people. Last weekend, in Milford that tenet was put to the test, with positive results.
The main streets were filled with chatter and small …
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By VICTORIA HOFFMANN
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6/14/22
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HURLEYVILLE, NY — Dr. Frederick Cook was credited with saving lives and deeply caring about the Indigenous people he met. He also explored the Earth’s poles and documented his travels …
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6/2/22
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Jump in the lake and more at Lake Superior
BETHEL, NY — Looking for a picnic ground? A place to sail?Lake Superior State Park in Bethel is open for boat rentals, swimming and picnicking, and …
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6/1/22
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In New York:
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
845/583-2000; bethelwoodscenter.org
200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY
About:
“Located 90 miles from New York City in Bethel, NY, our lush …
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5/27/22
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LONG EDDY, NY — This coming Saturday, May 28, the Basket Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the museum hall in Long Eddy. Along with electing officers, they …
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5/25/22
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A walk to nurture equality and healing
PORT JERVIS, NY — Students, public officials and advocates for racial justice will dedicate a New York State historic marker on Thursday, June 2 at …
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5/25/22
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Rising Stars cabaret to support performing arts
HONESDALE, PA — The promising talent of Honesdale Performing Arts students will be showcased at the first annual Friends of Operetta Night of …
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5/19/22
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Living history, music, exhibits at Civil War encampment
MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum will host the 11th annual Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This year, …
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5/11/22
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We finally made it to May. The snow is gone, the days are longer, and now is the perfect time to spend the days outside. Minus the mayflies!
Here are a few new happenings taking place in the …
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By JENN POWELL
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5/4/22
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Celebrating ‘That Which Makes Us Stronger’
NARROWSBURG, NY — Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas and overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another a …
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4/28/22
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‘Sylvan Land’ at Tusten Theatre
NARROWSBURG, NY — Sullivan County Poet Laureate Eric Baylin will hold his final event in the role at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.In “Sylvan …
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4/20/22
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The weather here sure has been chaotic since the beginning of April, but it certainly appears like Mother Nature has calmed down a bit. Looking forward to warmer days.
April 2 marked the first day …
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By JENN POWELL
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4/14/22
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So, with Passover coming up this weekend, I just assumed that I’d write a column about it, but quickly realized that during my tenure at the award-winning River Reporter, I’m fairly sure …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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4/13/22
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New funding for Pike County nonprofits
MILFORD, PA — Nonprofits headquartered in Pike County and that were impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $25,000 in aid.
The Pike County …
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4/6/22
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A lost African-American soldier
Milford’s Milton Wesley Bailey’s letters home
MILFORD, PA — The only person from Pike County to be killed in the Korean War was an …
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3/24/22
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The history of the Hawley Silk Mill
HAWLEY, PA — Tony Waldron, Pike County commissioner, will be the guest speaker at the Shohola Railroad and Historical Society (SRHS) meeting at 7 p.m. on …
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3/16/22
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