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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 …
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Compiled by Ruby Rayner-Haselkorn, Laurie Stuart, and Pamela Chergotis
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12/30/23
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We all have our reasons for getting alarmed about the climate crisis. With bare ground at Christmas and no snow on the horizon, my neighbors just got theirs. This Northern Maine valley nestles …
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By RIVERA SUN
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12/30/23
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ELDRED, NY — “I only have six players,” said June Hallock, returning coach of the Lady Yellowjackets varsity bucketeers, about a squad that only has one hoopster on the bench. …
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By TED WADDELL
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12/29/23
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MONTICELLO, NY — NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther said she will vote in favor of the amendments to the Birds and Bees Protection Act passed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
“The …
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12/29/23
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HAWLEY, PA — A Veterans of Foreign Wars service officer will be available to help veterans at the Hawley office of state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) on the first Thursday of every month.
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12/29/23
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MONTICELLO, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the …
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12/29/23
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MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Workforce Development Agency has published a list of employers looking to fill positions.
A wide range of jobs are available, from painter to …
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12/29/23
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MILFORD, PA ― Kinder Morgan, the infrastructure giant that operates the natural gas compressor in Milford, recently contributed $10,000 to support emergency services in Pike County.
The money …
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By PAMELA CHERGOTIS
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12/28/23
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LIBERTY, NY — Nine local residents graduated on December 21 from a Sullivan County- funded welding certification course.
The graduates are Peter Smith, Steven Koskey, Daniel …
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12/28/23
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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 …
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By PAMELA CHERGOTIS
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12/27/23
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MANCHESTER, PA – A New Jersey man died on Christmas Eve in a fire that broke out at his family’s seasonal residence.
The fire followed an explosion at the home, according to a report …
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12/27/23
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HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s Day.
The facility will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January …
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12/27/23
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Those of you who read this column know that most of the articles I write are dedicated to fly fishing. However, once in a while, I come across some notes or recall a fishing event that might appeal …
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By TONY BONAVIST
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12/27/23
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I get out; I hear things. Some of those things are (IMHO) best kept behind closed doors, while others should be printed in the River Reporter for all the world to see. This is one of those things, …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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12/27/23
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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION — Can’t take a bus trip to look at eagles? (If you can, see the brief above the photo.)
There are eagle-watching options.
The Upper Delaware …
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12/27/23
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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for eagle-watching all winter long; the eagle watch bus tours next take place on January 6, 20 and 27 and run from 11 a.m. …
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12/27/23
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WHITE LAKE, NY — The polar bears are back at the White Lake Firehouse for the annual Sullivan Freeze for the Cure fundraiser on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The event starts at 12 noon.
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12/27/23
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CALLICOON, NY — Join the folks at Rafter’s Tavern as they prematurely bring in the new year with George Kilby Jr. and the Coolerators on Saturday, December 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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12/27/23
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MILFORD, PA — Walking around Grey Towers National Historic Site, there is a crisp chill in the air. The water features have been drained and winterized; the tents have been removed for the …
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12/27/23
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FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Playhouse will offer multiple plays and musicals on its mainstage in 2024.
The playhouse is celebrating its 78th anniversary with “an incredible …
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12/27/23
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