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The Lumberland team at the recent Upper Delaware Council's litter pluck.

Keep the cleanups going: Help Highland on May 18

HIGHLAND, NY — Give Highland a glow-up this spring. Sullivan County is planning a litter pluck in Highland on Saturday, May 18. Participants may pick up free disposal coupons and program … more

5/7/24

Domestic violence services are starved for money in PA, advocates say

HARRISBURG, PA — Advocates, survivors, and legislators united at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on May 7 to call for a greater investment in domestic violence services. This event marked … more

5/7/24

Peregrine falcons are listed as an endangered species in New York State. They were eliminated as a nesting species in the state by the early 1960s, due mainly to pesticide (DDE) residues in their prey. The release of young captive-bred birds from 1974-88 helped lead to their return as a nesting species. Pictured is an adult peregrine along the Upper Delaware.

Public comment on endangered species regs now open

ALBANY, NY — The public comment period for threatened and endangered species draft regulations in New York State is now underway until July 16. No substantial changes to existing … more

5/7/24

Wear your life jacket to work, May 17

NARROWSBURG, NY — When you get dressed for work next Friday, top off your outfit with the ultimate fashion accessory: a life jacket. The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River wants … more

5/7/24

Have coffee with the sheriff

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff invites residents to his “Coffee with the Sheriff” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11, at J&H Express, 2574 State Route … more

5/7/24

Environmental conservation officer Sean Dewey as he addressed new recruits in 2016.

Forest ranger and ECO recruits to begin training

ALBANY, NY — Upcoming academies will provide six months of training for 58 of the newest recruits to serve as forest rangers and environmental conservation police officers (ECO). The … more

5/1/24

Police announce firearms denials

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the number of firearms purchase denials and investigations for the first quarter of 2024. The Pennsylvania Instant Check … more

5/1/24

A room packed with fire commissioners listens to Greg Serio as he talks about their role and authority during a class at the Emergency Services Training Center near Swan Lake.

Sullivan's fire commissioners train

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Emergency Services Training Center recently organized a training class for local fire commissioners with Greg Serio, an instructor from the Association of … more

5/1/24

Veterans Day 2023 services in Honesdale.

Help offered to PA veterans and people with disabilities

HAWLEY, PA — PA State Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) invites veterans to schedule appointments with a VFW service officer between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday, May 2, at her 2512 Rte. 6 office in … more

5/1/24

Liquor authority extends Alcohol To-Go and other reform measures

ALBANY, NY — The NYS Liquor Authority has made significant changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law with the enactment of the state’s 2025 budget. These measures aim to … more

5/1/24

Input requested on 57-mile connected trail

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Open Space Institute (OSI) is working on a feasibility study to connect the 57-mile former O&W Rail Trail and D&H Towpath corridor into a continuous multi-use … more

4/30/24

Stroudsburg man sentenced for torturing employee in Iraq

STROUDSBURG, PA — Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, PA, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for committing heinous acts in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. This landmark sentence follows the … more

4/23/24

Rangers train for fast-water rescues

NARROWSBURG, NY — On April 11, twenty-one forest rangers with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation took to inflatable rescue boats on the Delaware River at Narrowsburg, NY. They … more

4/21/24

From left: Sheriff Mike Schiff, Martin Rutberg, Lawrence Breslow, and Undersheriff Eric Chaboty.

Lawyers help revive K-9 program

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s K-9 program was put on pause several years ago, when one dog died of an illness, and another was hit by a car. Earlier this year, Sheriff Mike … more

4/21/24

Dome of the Pennsylvania capitol building, Harrisburg.

PA Republicans move to crack down on undocumented migrants

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republicans recently convened a press conference to address undocumented migrants in the state, fueled by what they say is the Biden administration’s … more

4/21/24

U.S. Department of Justice, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Stroudsburg man sentenced for torturing employee in Iraq

STROUDSBURG, PA — Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, PA, has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for committing heinous acts in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. This landmark sentence follows the … more

4/21/24

George Washington Statue at U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY

Night for students interested in the military academies

DUNMORE, PA — High school students and their families are invited to attend an information session about military service academies from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at Dunmore Junior … more

4/21/24

Bill: Let rape victims track progress online

HARRISBURG, PA — A statewide system has been proposed that would allow rape victims to track online the progress of the DNA evidence collected as part of their case. DNA testing is not … more

4/17/24

Sullivan West third-grader wins writing competition

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Bailey Carlucci, a third grader at Sullivan West Central School, was named a winner of the New York 19 Writing Competition, which was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro … more

4/17/24

Governor Kathy Hochul at the NYS Security Operations Center in 2022.

Sullivan leads in cybersecurity

MONTICELLO, NY – Sullivan County became the first county in the state to activate the New York State Security Operations Center (NYSSOC). The cyberattacks targeting public and … more

4/17/24

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