The upcoming federal farm bill should provide increased funding for cultivated-meat research.
For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without …
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12/20/23
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I feel the need to clarify my piece printed earlier in the River Reporter. My intention was to apply the logic of the American principles of All People Are Created Equal, Equal Protection Under the …
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Christmas Eve
Is a most magical night:
It is not a night for deep sleep;
There is too much in the air!
Youngsters toss and turn,
Tingling with anticipation:
What will …
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By LLOYD BARNHART
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12/20/23
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REGION — “Doing the Most Good” is the slogan atop the sign that accompanies the ubiquitous red kettles we see as we shop.
Of course, everyone knows the kettles, ringing …
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By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE
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12/20/23
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The run-up to Christmas and the time between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day might seem like an endless drinking session. Work parties, family gatherings or any holiday party will likely all …
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By MARCEL GEMME
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12/20/23
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SCRANTON, PA — The Iron Horse Society has announced the "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" campaign, a tribute to the everyday heroes among us. In recognition of their selfless service, free train …
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12/19/23
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NARROWSBURG, NY--The community is invited to gather at the Narrowsburg bridge at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, for a candlelight vigil in memory of the children killed in the Middle East.
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12/19/23
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LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Liberty Central School District is proposing a nearly $42.7 million capital project that will address safety, efficiency of building systems and educational …
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12/19/23
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Elsa Martha Weber, 87, a lifelong resident of Barryville, NY, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY, with her family...
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12/19/23
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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers closed out the year by ending a five-and-a-half-month-long impasse over budgetary issues. In a whirlwind of late-night votes, the divided legislature …
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By OWEN WALSH
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12/18/23
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY—The Sullivan County Legislature is looking for a new county attorney, according to its Facebook page.
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By Ruby Rayner-Haselkorn
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12/18/23
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RIVER VALLEY—Three local residents lost their lives in three separate crashes last week in the Upper Delaware River Valley.
Head-on collision
The first was a head-one collision that …
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12/18/23
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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 …
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12/18/23
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DAMASCUS, PA — The night of the luminaries was almost magical. You turned your headlights off and drove carefully down Route 371. The flickering lights guided you along, dimly illuminating …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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12/18/23
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Dennis William Bernitt of Hankins, NY, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home. He was 76....
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12/18/23
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HONESDALE, PA — During a special meeting on December 6, Honesdale Borough councilors once again discussed their budget for 2024, which has been revised several times in recent weeks. The …
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By OWEN WALSH
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12/17/23
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MILFORD, PA— Michael T. Spensieri, 39, a Pike County correctional officer, was arrested on December 15 for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to the …
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12/17/23
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MILFORD, PA—Developers have withdrawn their application to build a 435,000-square-foot warehouse at the I-84 interchange in Milford Township.
In a letter to township supervisors dated …
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12/17/23
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WASHINGTON, DC—Edward (Jacob) Lang’s case took a positive turn last week when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case brought by one of his January 6 co-defendants.
Lang, a …
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By Pamela Chergotis
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12/17/23
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NORTHEAST PA — Donors to Salvation Army Red Kettles in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware could see their contributions doubled on Saturday, December 16 as part of the 2023 Kettle Cash Match …
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12/16/23
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