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The Tusten Theatre, the building at 201 Bridge Street that currently houses Tusten's town hall.

The Tusten Town Hall has a long history. Built in 1926 by the Narrowsburg Fire Department, it was the home of the Park Theater in the 1930s. The building was sold to the Town of Tusten in … more

By LAURIE STUART | 5/5/22

Go green for #earthday

This year’s Earth Day theme on April 22 is “Invest in our planet.” Indeed, now is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate and how we take … more

4/19/22

‘Dayainu’

One of the most popular songs sung at the Passover Seder—the well-observed home-based ritual of the holiday—is “Dayainu,” which literally means “It would have been … more

By RABBI LAWRENCE S. ZIERLER | 4/13/22

Stronger than the power of death

Happy Easter! Did you know that the feast of Easter is celebrated for 50 days? Easter is the time when Christians celebrate the mystery of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a special time of … more

By REV. DIANA SOUTHWICK SCHEIDE | 4/13/22

Perceptions matter

There are several different ways to interpret the actions of the Highland Town Board’s decision to not reappoint Johnny Pizzolato as Highland’s rep to the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway … more

By LAURIE STUART | 2/15/22

A skewed statement

The Upper Delaware Council finds PennDOT’s Purpose and Need Statement prepared for the Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge study to be skewed against rehabilitation of the existing 1902 bridge … more

By LAURIE RAMIE | 1/18/22

Accompanied by legislators Nicholas Salamone, left, Michael Brooks and Nadia Rajsz, Robert Doherty takes his place as District 1 legislator prior to the reorganizational meeting.

Invoking Rule #12

If you have ever watched the TV series “NCIS,” you will recall that Gibbs, the team leader, had a set of rules. These rules, referred to by number, come up when the naval crime … more

By LAURIE STUART | 1/12/22

Finding our way forward

In the newly released movie, “Don’t Look Up,” two astronomers discover a comet that will destroy the earth in six months, 14 days and a handful of minutes. Thus begins the … more

By LAURIE STUART | 1/5/22

Christmas lights at McAteer & Will with Keller WIlliams in Milford, PA..

String light theory

The blinking, convulsing, seizure-inducing lights on McAteer & Will Estates’ headquarters on Broad Street in Milford have received a lot of comment—not nearly all uniformly … more

By CHARLES PETERSHEIM | 12/29/21

Musing on Christmastime

I think about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I think about her journey to Bethlehem in the middle of chaos, at her time of delivery. I imagine her anxiety, her concern, as well as that of Joseph’s … more

By Rev. LAURIE STUART | 12/21/21

The light and love of Christmas

Christmas is observed all over the world by Christians as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many people who are not Christians also join in with a celebration of gift giving and a reenactment of … more

By REV. DIANA SOUTHWICK SCHEIDE | 12/21/21

Good news, bad news, who knows?

The situation at the Delaware Valley School District in Pike County, PA is one that showcases why we really do need to consider the concept of common good. Here’s the background: Sixteen bus … more

By LAURIE STUART | 12/14/21

Horsedrawn carriage rides is a feature of community celebration throughout the region and the makings of joyous holiday memories. The Hawley Winterfest continues through December 12.

To support the common good

Over the river and through the woods, communities are stepping out with holiday events. Perhaps it is the excitement to gather together in spirit following more than a year’s worth of living … more

By LAURIE STUART | 12/7/21

‘Tis the season

It is said that “It’s better to give than to receive.” But of course, it’s not that simple. Giving actually benefits the gift giver and the gift receiver, says Aileen … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/30/21

Speaking truth to wisdom

Last year in this column I addressed the meaning and development of the eight-branched candelabra, the Chanukiah, kindled on this festival to commemorate the rededication of the Holy Temple in … more

By RABBI LAWRENCE S. ZIERLER | 11/23/21

Thinking about veterans

Veterans Day officially commemorates the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 and honors U.S. veterans of all conflicts. Tomorrow there will be … more

By DOUGLAS SANDBERG | 11/9/21

Oh the climate, it is a changin’

The timing, in one sense, is fortuitous. As world leaders gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for a two-week United Nations summit that could shape how and whether the world effectively slows climate change … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/2/21

Vote

Whatever you do on November 2, remember to vote. It’s your civic duty. It’s your right as a United States citizen to participate in the election process. How you choose your … more

By LAURIE STUART | 10/27/21

It's election season, and we need your help

Election season has begun! And it’s going to be a heck of a contest. The good news? More candidates are running for more positions than ever before. More good news? River Reporter … more

10/5/21

Breaking into the collective

Anybody remember the Borg? Minds entangled into one entity, the Borg operated as a unit. They got things done. There was no dissent. They believed alike, they acted alike. They were also really … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHEUTZ | 10/5/21

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