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Ginny Dudko
Ginny Dudko elected UDC chair for 2024
NARROWSBURG, NY — Virginia (“Ginny”) Dudko will serve as chair of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) for 2024. Dudko represents the Town of Deerpark on the UDC board, which … more
Latest scourge makes fentanyl even deadlier
MONTICELLO, NY — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare professionals to a sharp rise in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a potent tranquilizer used by … more
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The Sullivan County Drug Task Force at its recent meeting.
Sullivan County fights highest-in-state overdose rate
Sullivan County fights highest-in-state overdose rate Task force says its participation in large-scale study is already yielding results By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY … more
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This small sedan was swept into the river at Callicoon last month.
Carried away in Callicoon
CALLICOON, NY — The Upper Delaware saw more water rush through its banks last month—11 feet on December 18-19—than at any other time in 2023. Those rushing waters swept up the usual … more
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Supervisor John Pizzolato shows a photo of Marion O'Neill at Highland's January 2 reorganizational meeting.
Marion O’Neill honored at Highland’s reorg meeting
ELDRED, NY — During his first meeting as Town of Highland supervisor, John Pizzolato held up a portrait of the late Marion O’Neill. His agenda for the January 2 meeting, which was … more
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Mayor Derek Williams swears in new council member James Brennan, who was elected council president.
James Brennan becomes Honesdale Borough president
HONESDALE, PA — Mayor Derek Williams opened things up with a few words on leadership in local politics. “Politics can be very sensationalized at the national level,” he said … more
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‘Tax the wealthiest’: $6 billion will make all PA schools equal, advocates say
‘It’s raining on our students now’: $6 billion more needed for PA schools By OWEN WALSH … more
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Sullivan County county attorney Michael McGuire speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, May 24, responding to allegations from Sullivan County Acting District Attorney Brian Conaty.
What’s going on with the county attorney? 
MONTICELLO, NY — The new Sullivan County legislature sidelined a controversial incumbent when it appointed Robert Freehill temporary county attorney this week.  Newcomer Terry … more
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The new Sullivan County Legislature includes, standing from the left, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo, District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr., District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott and District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward; and seated center, District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, who also was elected Chair. Seated next to her are Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek and Clerk to the Legislature AnnMarie Martin.
No more fighting: New Sullivan legislators pledge unity
No more fighting: New Sullivan legislators pledge unity By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN  MONTICELLO, NY— The raised voices, the cutting each other off, the legislator-on-legislator … more
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Suzanne Edzenga was sworn in by Lumberland Town Justice Craig Cherry. She is accompanied by her husband, Daniel, and children Ksenia (oldest), and Elsa (youngest).
Suzanne Edzenga appointed Lumberland supervisor
LUMBERLAND, NY — The Town of Lumberland is starting 2024 with new leadership. Councilwoman Suzanne Edzenga took the oath of office Monday morning to become Lumberland’s next supervisor. … more
Film in production with Nancy Siegel.
An ordinary life, made extraordinary
NARROWSBURG, NY — Learning about Fanny Palmer isn’t easy. It’s “the challenge of telling the story of someone who didn’t become famous,” said Tina Spangler, a … more
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In response to a recent incident in which students were kicked out of a dance without their parents being notified, Eldred Central School instituted a policy to notify students and parents of academic ineligibility in advance of events. Ineligible students who show up at events will be escorted to a waiting room at the school where they will wait for their parents to pick them up. See last week's article "School dance starts season of distress for Eldred student."
When you don’t make the grade, or the dance
RIVER VALLEY — Last week I wrote about a 14-year-old girl who had been banished from an Eldred Central School-sponsored dance because her grades were not up to the district’s standards. … more
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Volunteers work on the Fremont Park fire pit in May.
Looking back at 2023
RIVER VALLEY — Before we charge ahead to 2024, let’s take a backward glance at some of the news stories that captivated us over the year gone by. If you’ve missed any of these … more
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The minimum age for ATV drivers is going up from 10 to 14 in 2024.
New laws for New York in 2024
NEW YORK — When on Monday the midnight bell tolls, a number of new laws will go into effect in New York State.  The minimum wage is going up. The minimum age for ATV drivers is going … more
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Melvin Baker (left) listens intently as Roxanne Smith, organist at the Smith Hill United Methodist Church, plays hymns on an organ gifted to his late wife. Pictured standing are the Smith Hill pastor, Lloyd Canfield, and his wife, Norma.
Centenarian’s musical wish comes true
HONESDALE, PA — At 105 years old, Melvin Baker had an unfulfilled wish. His late wife, Marion, loved music and could play the organ, so in 1990 Mel bought her an organ as a gift. But … more
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‘Life or death stuff’: Sullivan among first to join cybersecurity program
‘Life or death stuff’: Sullivan among first to join cybersecurity program As an early adoptor, Sullivan will help put together a statewide solution By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN … more
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Eldred Central School
School dance starts season of distress for Eldred student
ELDRED, NY — An Eldred Central School parent told the River Reporter that her daughter recently suffered a series of highly distressing incidents on campus that have left the daughter depressed … more
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Highland Town Hall
Former Highland constable's lawsuit is partially dismissed
ELDRED, NY — Two out of four causes of action were this week dismissed in a lawsuit brought by a former constable, representing a in a partial win for the town of Highland. A cause of … more
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Jim Akt
Tambini resigns, Akt appointed in Highland
ELDRED, NY—Republican Chris Tambini resigned from the Highland town board last week. He submitted a brief letter that said he could no longer serve because of “personal and business … more
Scout Declan Brady laid a wreath at the grave of Carl Dunlap in Eldred Montoza Cemetery. At each grave, the veteran was remembered with a brief moment of silence. ..
Scout takes on Wreaths Across America for Eagle project
ELDRED, NY — Eagle Scout candidate Kain Quimby of Glen Spey caught the vision of Wreaths Across America (WAA). He first participated at West Point in 2017, while he was a Cub Scout. When … more
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