MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s public hearing on its redistricting maps opened not with public comment but with a presentation. The public hearing occurred on August 11, … more

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will honor those who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley at its 34th annual awards … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — Tusten may revisit a project that has lain uncompleted for decades: a riverwalk in downtown Narrowsburg. Tusten Town Board member Jane Luchsinger re-introduced the project … more

The problem is everywhere The River Reporter asked members of the Upper Delaware community for comment on the dangers of speeding. People from all over the area reported issues with dangerous … more

REGION — “It’s not just the increased traffic, but the speed at which they drive,” the commenter wrote about the Yulan-Barryville road. “We have pedestrians, dog … more

MONTICELLO, NY — Back-to-back incidents of gunfire during the day on Aug. 9  and Aug. 10 led to a massive police response in Monticello Wednesday evening. more

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — The eighth annual Town of Callicoon Car Show was held at the town park on August 7. more

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A ground-nesting bee family—commonly known as miner bees—could play a heightened role in rebuilding black cherry populations in Pennsylvania and beyond, according to Penn State entomologists who investigated the problems with the trees. more

My sons enjoy a book that I read at least once a week to them. It’s titled “The Beeman,” and it’s by Laurie Krebs. My favorite part is the opening page, which quotes a poem written by Aileen Fisher. more

A slug is not a bee. But you knew that. In fact, most of us know a lot more about bees these days than we ever did, before their well-beeing became threatened by a host of things, ranging from insecticides to disease. Now that we have a better understanding of the important roles that bees play in our own lives, our concern for their welfare has increased. more

It is so hard to keep up with all the new businesses that are popping up locally, and supporting our local, small businesses is so important!  more

Izabelle Justine Bartleson Izabelle Justine Bartleson, 14, of Hawley, PA, passed away August 9, 2022. Izabelle was born December 16, 2007, in Scranton, PA. A party in her honor will be held … more

Joseph Salvatore, superintendent of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022. more

When is a secret no longer a secret when it relates to health issues? more

There is a long list of incredibly serious issues that our society and its governmental instruments seem entirely incapable of addressing. Everyone likely has their own version, but I’d like to push one issue to the front of our consciousness, and that is the threat we face from the growing possibility of nuclear war. more

Remember years ago when the Town of Tusten kinda banished the prospect of ecotourism from Tentrr in Tusten Township? Because they didn’t like the five-gallon bucket for poo with disposable compostable bags? more

ELDRED, NY — While there was no formal news about the fate of the Town of Highland constabulary, the board moved to hire two court officers and accepted the resignation of chief administrative … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Cochecton Town Board discussed the results of a speed survey on County Road 114 at its meeting on August 10. The board first discussed the possibility of a speed … more

HAWLEY, PA — Human Resources Center, Inc. (HRC), has been one of the many nonprofit businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These impacts specifically had … more

Garnet Health to shutter Sullivan offices MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health noted in a statement that it is facing significant economic issues, driven by influences such as lower patient … more