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The need for speed. Mike Dutka at the wheel of #3.

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Michael “Mike” Dutka lives in a world of speed without sound. Born in April of 1979, the now 41-year old accomplished racecar driver was diagnosed as deaf at … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/8/20

Past glories. Monika Deckelman poses in her dad’s machine shop with her Soap Box Derby racer. Last year, she finished 10th in her division at the Soap Box Derby Nationals in Akron, OH.

In the driver’s seat: like father, like daughter

OBERNBERG, NY — Maybe it’s in the blood, or perhaps it resides in the genes. But whatever the case, 14-year-old Monika Deckelman is following her father’s passion for speed at … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/1/20

Father and daughter racers. Bill Deckelman of Obernberg, NY confers with his 14-year-old daughter Monika before a practice session. Bill drives a dirt modified at Afton, while Monika competes in Bandelero #9 at Bethel Motor Speedway.

Motorsports returns to Sullivan County

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, auto racing returned at full throttle to Bethel Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 20. Practice sessions were held on June 13 … more

By TED WADDELL | 6/24/20

Bethel tax collector audit unveiled

WHITE LAKE, NY — A limited audit of the Town of Bethel tax collector’s office was unveiled at a town meeting on February 13. The audit concerned the practices of Debra Gabriel, who had … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 2/19/20

Talk of Tusten

I used to live in Minneapolis. It was an amazing adventure in my first big city. A beautiful skyline, great football and baseball, terrific restaurants, world-class theatre and a legendary columnist … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 2/19/20

Nimdoma Sherpa became the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest in 2008.

Meet the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest and more

Happening this week in arts and leisure: February 13 to 19 more

2/12/20

Bethel Woods to host obstacle race

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announced on December 26 that it will host a Spartan Race on August 22. Spartan Race is described by the website www.broadwayworld.com as … more

12/31/19

I caught a lot of live shows over the last year, and the Catskills is always brimming with talent performing top-notch plays, musicals and dramas in a variety of venues and locales. For me, one of the standout productions was at the Forestburgh Playhouse, which presented the ‘60s  tribal love-rock musical “HAIR “last summer to sold-out crowds.

My favorite things

There are some perks (IMHO) to being predictable, and my annual “River Reporter Year-in-Review” full-color, photo-heavy trip down memory lane is one that I simultaneously look … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/26/19

Chase the music, chase the blues

Have a glass of Cabernet Frank’s PARKSVILLE, NY — Show your stuff at the Thursday open mic, featuring a different host each week. Little Sparrow takes the reigns this week, … more

12/18/19

Flaggers. Jonathan Gibbon, left, learned the art of flagging from long-serving flagman Todd Lovelace, who now serves as assistant flagman at BMS after showing his protégé the ropes.

NASCAR racing under a waxing moon

WHITE LAKE, NY — What a way to wrap up a season of auto racing at Bethel Motor Speedway (BMS) on Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3. The local quarter-mile asphalt oval presented its final … more

By TED WADDELL | 11/20/19

Bethel tax collector to be audited

WHITE LAKE, NY — At a special meeting of the Bethel town board on Nov. 8, the board voted four to one for a resolution to gain access to the checking account used by tax collector Debra Gabriel … more

11/13/19

If elected, will Bethel tax collector serve?

WHITE LAKE, NY — The River Reporter asked Debra Gabriel, the long-time tax collector for the Town of Bethel, whether or not she plans to serve if she is reelected. On October 28, she responded … more

10/30/19

Art exhibits, literature events, screenings and more

What's going on in arts & culture October 17 to October 23 more

10/16/19

The return of a veteran racer. Steve Conklin of Grahamsville, NY has raced at the local speedway for 20-plus years, and recently dusted off his early modified car #4 to finish fourth in the feature race with a time of 7:19.598 9.957

Pedal to the metal at Bethel Motor Speedway

BETHEL, NY — It was championship night on Saturday, October 5 at NASCAR’s local quarter-mile oval asphalt race track, situated a few miles from the 1969 Aquarian Exposition, commonly … more

By TED WADDELL | 10/9/19

Exploring the Bethel Heritage Trail

BETHEL, NY — Throughout much of the year, Bethel is like many other towns in the region—quaint, charming, quiet and attractive. However, Bethel holds a special place in history, having … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 10/9/19

Sex offender removed from Bethel program

WHITE LAKE, NY — Town of Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm listened to several women on September 25 raise concerns about a level-three sex offender who had been working in a welfare-to-work program … more

10/2/19

Fedun to exit Bethel Woods CEO slot

BETHEL, NY — Press release from Bethel Woods: After 14 years of service to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Darlene Fedun will transition from CEO to a consulting position on December 31, … more

9/27/19

Wheel-to-wheel racing. Ryan Brockner of Kenoza Lake, NY in the heat of action during the street stock feature race. He finished in second place after 25 laps, at 28:05.062, .0893 behind first place winner Chris Peloso’s fast and furious time of 28:04.168.

Wheel-to-wheel racing at Bethel Motor Speedway

BETHEL, NY — There’s always a sense of rebelliousness in the air at the local quarter-mile oval asphalt track. Picture Robert Mitchem in the cult classic flick “Thunder Road” … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/11/19

Back to the '90s

Woodstock week is over… or so I thought. When I headed back to Bethel Woods for my final concert of the summer season, I was happily looking forward to a change of pace: '90s music. more

By AMANDA REED | 9/6/19

Mega-stars Pentatonix did not disappoint, performing their beautiful a capella renditions of “Hallelujah,” “Jolene,” and even fulfilled my expectations by performing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence.”

Expect the unexpected

While the above title is the catchphrase for the CBS summer reality show “Big Brother,” and I’ve yet to miss (don’t judge!) any of the show’s 21 seasons, have no … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 9/4/19

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