There will be an election for the Highland Town Board

HIGHLAND, NEW YORK— Town board meetings this year have been tumultuous: with a member of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office present, a gavel and rules of decorum introduced, the town attorney …

All aboard! Pilot shuttle service to connect Honesdale, Hawley

HONESDALE, PA — Brothers Matthew and Chris Harms didn't initially plan to run a transportation service in the Wayne/Pike area — but they stepped in when they saw the need. What …

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The remains after a structure fire at 14 Skinners Falls Road West, Narrowsburg, New York in the early hours of October 4, 2024.

Homeowner suspects arson

8 hours ago

NARROWSBURG, NY — A little after 2 a.m., on October 4, Cochecton emergency services responded with nine volunteers to a call at 14 …

Brown launches non-partisan voter FAQ webpage

Yesterday at 3:17 PM

HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne) has released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) webpage to address voters' …

Farmer support could lead Pennsylvania to lift its near-total ban on Sunday hunting

Yesterday at 2:13 PM

Sunday hunting has long been a cultural debate in Pennsylvania, but it’s closer to becoming a reality after a state House committee …

Photographer, left, Justin Sherman, Guide Brain Shepard, CBS News National Environmental Coresspondent, David Schecter, amd Photographer Chance Hortner filming their upcoming documentry in Roscoe, NY.

CBS News films a new documentary on the Delaware River

Yesterday at 1:27 PM

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — CBS National Environmental Correspondent, David Schechter, touched down in Narrowsburg after finishing …

David Nilsen speaks during a Monday, September 30 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council.

"The new regime": David Nilsen chosen to lead Honesdale DPW

Yesterday at 12:12 PM

HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council voted on Monday, September 30 to appoint current borough council member David Nilsen …

New rules for Damascus Township political signs

3 days ago

DAMASCUS, PA — The Damascus Township Board of Supervisors passed a motion to amend the township’s temporary political signs …

Honorees acknowledged for their contributions to the river valley

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — The members and guests of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) gathered in Beach Lake on Sunday, September 22 to pay tribute to standout community figures for their …

Filling the workforce gaps

HONESDALE, PA — Last March, the Wayne County Commissioners sent letters of support for a proposed Wayne/Pike Career and Technical Center to Pennsylvania government officials, with the hope that …

Wayne County Magisterial Judge announces resignation

Dingman Township man alleged to have killed parents during ‘psychotic break’

Health care at a distance

Around the Area

Matamoras access to Delaware River to close October 7-9

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced that the Matamoras Access, which provides fishing and boating access to the Delaware River in Westfall Township, Pike …

Study to survey Pike County streams for microplastics

HAWLEY, PA — Are you curiois if your local stream might contain plastic fragments, or 'microplastics'? A new grant funded program in Pike County needs volunteers to submit streams on their …

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NY-100 Assembly candidates address Sullivan County health care

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Lou Ingrassia (R) and Paula Kay (D), the two candidates for the 100th Assembly District, recently spoke with the River Reporter about how they would address health care in …

Weis gas station to occupy former Taco Bell lot in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Three years after a fire destroyed the Taco Bell near the Route 6 mall, the community has an idea of what will come in to replace it. Weiss Markets, which has a …

Olsommer and Skibber debate in rematch of special election

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA — The candidates for the 139th District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives offered voters the chance to learn more about their beliefs and positions during …

An unexpected guest

HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Police were called on Monday, September 23 to assist with the removal of a black bear from the Wayne Hotel. Police Chief Richard Southerton said …

WJFF honors Environmental Stewards

NARROWSBURG, NY — The annual WJFF Radio Catskill Community Awards focused on honoring something everyone shares: the natural environment. Furthering the theme of appreciation for the …

WATER & ENVIRONMENT

Flood warning: River residents ‘will have to be vigilant.

NEW YORK STATE — In an unprecedented event, the Delaware Aqueduct will be shut down for five to eight months to complete vital leak repairs on Tuesday, October 1. The shutdown has …

Honesdale Borough Council meeting rescheduled

HONESDALE, PA — The regularly scheduled meeting of Honesdale Borough Council, scheduled for tonight, Sept. 23, will be rescheduled for Monday, September 30, due to lack of meeting all the …

A debate between New York State Senate District 51 candidates is unlikely

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK– Voters in State Senate District 51st could vote without seeing a candidate debate. While Democratic challenger Michele Frazier says she is willing to …

Sullivan County Government Press Release

County clerk’s office closing temporarily

MONTICELLO, NY — The offices of the Sullivan County Clerk will close, starting Thursday afternoon, September 19, to complete renovations. “Many visitors to our offices in the …

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Errors undermine tool designed to help PA voters find polling places

PENNSYLVANIA — An official government online tool designed to help Pennsylvanians find their polling places is riddled with misspellings and other quirks that make it difficult for some voters …

Fall foliage map debuts ahead of season

NORTHEAST PA — The Pocono Mountains will soon be awash in vibrant oranges, yellows and reds as the fall season approaches. This year, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) will …

Fire tower to be a 'draw' for Lackawaxen's Sunrise Park

LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP, PA — The addition of a $250,000 fire tower would give Sunrise Park goers a new and higher vantage of the Lackawaxen landscape — if the town gets the grants it needs to purchase …

A concept in bloom: Lackawaxen to explore farmer's market

LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP, PA — Lackawaxen residents may have a farmer’s market in Veterans’ Park as soon as May 2025. Heather Clark, secretary of non-profit Growing Lackawaxen and the …

Cartwright, Bresnahan agree to debate in Eighth Congressional race

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — Congressman Matt Cartwright (D, PA-08) and challenger Rob Bresnahan (R) have both agreed to a late October debate, with Bresnahan calling for more than one …

New beginnings at Paupack this fall

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA — A new cell phone policy for students, the recognition of senior National Honor Society (NHS) members and the formation of a boys’ and girls’ lacrosse …

Unstaggered

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — At a September 5 meeting, the Sullivan County Legislature deferred a referendum on a change to the current system of legislative terms, citing complications over New York …

Is a lack of health care pushing families out of Sullivan?

MONTICELLO, NY — Services at Sullivan County Garnet Health facilities are being stripped and providers are scarce, claim residents. Garnet Health says there are no plans to close …

Town of Highland Sept 11, 2001 Memorial Commemoration:

ELDRED, NY — The Town of Highland’s 9/11/2001 commemoration celebrated the fallen, and emergency services, both in NYC and locally, as well as promoted unity locally and abound. Local …

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