TRR photo by Sandy Long Even the ice is artful in the Upper Delaware River’s Big Eddy, as winter grips the region.

How cold is it?

By FRITZ MAYER

NARROWSBURG, NY—Much of the country is in the grip of a record-breaking cold spell, threatening crops of tomatoes and strawberries in the deep South, and forcing the closing of schools in many states. But, here in the Upper Delaware Valley, it’s not that much colder than usual.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for weekend highs in the mid 20s and lows in the single digits, which is typical for this area at this time of year. The average January highs reach about 28 degrees, and the lows run to about 14.

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DEC flooded with comments

Growing chorus says hold off on fracking

By FRITZ MAYER

NEW YORK STATE—With the end of the year came the end of the comment period, where a host of groups and individuals wrote to New York in hopes of influencing the future of gas exploration. That future will be shaped by the supplemental generic environmental impact statement (SGEIS), which is being developed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

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Pennsylvania state funds boost local rail opportunities

Stourbridge Railway to receive $3.2 million

By SANDY LONG

WAYNE COUNTY, PA—The state of Pennsylvania is prioritizing rail service with the recent investment of $24.5 million in 39 rail companies, including Honesdale’s Stourbridge Railway, which is targeted to receive $3.2 million to rehabilitate 23 miles of track and restore the line to operating standards.

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Other stories in this issue:

• 2009: a near catastrophic year for dairy farmers
• Farrell sworn in as DA
• Gas at a glance
• State jail czar to visit Sullivan
• Drilling advocate says ‘everyone will benefit’
• Shohola dispute resolved

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