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Democrats and Republicans will appear on the May 20 primary ballot as they vie for seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.

Skinners falls: PennDOT takes down NY span of historic bridge

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — The Skinners Falls Bridge went out with a bang, not a whimper, with the bridge's New York span falling with a 'thud' onto a bed of crushed stone. It was …

Construction equipment gathers around the Skinners Falls Bridge on Monday, April 7.

PennDOT begins removal of Skinners Falls Bridge

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SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is set to begin the removal of …
Multiple representatives from each library that participates in the Wayne Library Alliance attended the April 11 meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners to receive a National Library Week proclamation.

More than just books: The importance of libraries to Wayne County communities

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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Did you know that there are seven different libraries spread throughout Wayne County?  Each of the seven …
Construction equipment evidences work being done at the Skinners Falls Bridge on Monday, April 7.

Back on track: Court declines to halt Skinners Falls Bridge destruction

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SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — Judge Karoline Mehalchick of the United States District Court made a ruling in favor of the …
Cochecton town hall.

Cochecton change: Potential Verizon cell tower, roads, trucks and a bear

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COCHECTON, NY — With spring in the air, the Town of Cochecton has scheduled its annual clean-up day for residents to drop off …
Letitia James speaks at the People’s Filibuster in New York City in 2017.

Purchased a generic drug?

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NEW YORK, NY — In late March, New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general in …

Rep. Riley signs letter re Head Start closures

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional Rep. Josh Riley (D, NY-19) sent a letter alongside other members of the New York delegation to …

New for Narrowsburg: property, bathrooms, trees and potential grant money

TUSTEN, NY — The Town of Tusten board voted to acquire a new piece of lot property on Route 97 to be used by the highway department, to rent portable toilets for and to install new trees in …

No update: Highland silent on town clerk censure and computer seizure

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY— The Highland Town Board entered into an executive session “for the purposes of sharing information relating to the current or future investigation or prosecution of …
Around the Area
Bresnahan reaffirms commitment to Medicaid

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter sent to House Republican Leadership on the …

Webinar on USDA resources for beginning farmers in New York State

NEW YORK — A free webinar will be presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Beginning Farmer team in New York State on USDA resources for beginning farmers. The webinar …

The enchantment of fly tying

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On Saturday, April 12, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum (CFFCM) continued its series of fly tying demonstrations with guest fly-tier Christina Muller. …

Autism awareness, child abuse prevention recognized in Wayne

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — During the April 3 Wayne County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners proclaimed that the month of April 2025 would be recognized as both Autism Awareness Month and Child …

Sheriff's deputy shooting at Monticello apartment complex wounds suspect

VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO, NY — A Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputy wounded a fleeing suspect in an exchange of gunfire at Monticello's Evergreen Apartment Complex, in an incident that took place …

Work remains halted for Skinners Falls Bridge

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — A judge with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has 14 days from Friday, April 11 to decide on a work injunction for the …

Demolition delayed for Skinners Falls Bridge after 11th-hour legal filing

SKINNERS FALLS, NY & MILANVILLE, PA — The upcoming demolition of the historic Skinners Falls Bridge has been delayed, as an 11th-hour legal filing from local advocates persistent in …

Eldred art show brings community together

ELDRED, NY —  “Greetings From Here,” an art exhibit at Sullivan Public, had a well attended opening reception on Saturday, April 5 at the community art space.  The …

WJFF battles GOP threats to public radio funds

UPPER DELAWARE, NY & PA — “As treasurer, it most certainly takes up a large portion of my gray matter, and we have very frequent, open and frank conversations [on the topic of federal …

‘At this moment we’re all leaders’: Peaceful Hands Off demonstration in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — Over 400 people gathered, according to attendees, at the Saturday, April 5 Hands Off protest. Protesters held signs that read “Hands off Social Security,” …

Sullivan sounds alarm over Trump cuts: Together, county leaders hope to ‘weather the storm'

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Last week at the Sullivan County Legislature’s normal committee meetings, three different county leaders—Stephen Walsh, the director of the county’s …

Demolition company prepares Skinners Falls Bridge for blasting

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — As work continues to demolish the Skinners Falls Bridge, the company involved in blasting at the bridge is working to ensure that no neighboring …

Cordaro tapped for Honesdale Borough Council

HONESDALE BOROUGH, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council decided to choose James Cordaro to fill a vacancy on its seven-person board, which had a divided vote accompanied by discussion of the …

Burn-ban ordinance, ICE raid unpacked in Honesdale

HONESDALE BOROUGH, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council passed an ordinance restricting yard-waste burning, heard details about federal agents' mid-March Main Street arrest and discussed other …

H2 with extra O: EPA regs to increase oxygen content of Delaware River

DELAWARE RIVER — The Delaware River could see new standards set in place for the amount of dissolved oxygen in its waters, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) committed on April 1 to …

Sullivan County joins nationwide protest against Trump, Musk

MONTICELLO, NY — We Are One, the Sullivan County chapter of Indivisible, a national progressive organization, will be participating in a national day of action scheduled for 11 a.m. on …

Sullivan accepting Ag District applications

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan County is accepting applications from property owners seeking to be included in New York State Agricultural Districts 1 and 4, for a 30-day window beginning April …

Former District 3 Legislator Michael Brooks has died at 66

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Former District 3 Republican representative for the Sullivan County legislature, Michael Brooks, is reportedly dead. I’m saddened,” said Legislature Chair …

From the bench to the classroom: Women in court careers guide future leaders

MONTICELLO, NY — “So just know that you deserve a seat at every table of every room you go into, and don’t doubt yourself. That’s something I think I struggle with still, and …

Detective contests pending ‘investigation’ with paid leave

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — First, Det. Jack Harb was suspended for 30 days without pay. Then, he was suspended with pay, pending an internal investigation. The length of the suspension and the …

Moving down the road: Board approval makes new home for Hudson Valley Credit Union more likely

TOWN OF TUSTEN, NY — After a minutes-long public hearing on March 25, the Tusten Planning Board voted to approve a new use for 6606 State Rte. 97 in Narrowsburg. The approval makes it possible …
CAMP FIMFO PROJECT

FIMFO river resort project prepares final environmental impact draft

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY — After an extension, the public comment period for the proposed Camp FIMFO project is officially over.  The project’s application, to transform the tenting …

Because the egg news isn't bad enough

NATIONWIDE — Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Lake Odessa, MI establishment, is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium …