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UPDATED July 13, 2020 FACT SHEET WHAT IS PROPOSED? The Sullivan County Adult Care Center (known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake) is proposed to (1) be transferred to the Sunset Lake … more

CREATED BY SULLIVAN COUNTY | 7/13/20

New Human Rights Law inspiring concern

Sullivan County’s Human Rights Commission, in limbo since the beginning of the year, will be back in business. It’s just unclear whether it will be the same sort of organization. more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/12/20

Two charged with criminal homicide of infant

GOULDSBORO, PA — PA State Police have charged two Wayne County residents with criminal homicide of a three-month old infant. According to an affidavit of probable cause, filed by Trooper … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/9/20

UDC appeal of TMR access restrictions denied

NARROWSBURG, NY – At its July 2 meeting, the first live meeting since March, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) welcomed National Park Service (NPS) acting superintendent Darren Boch to the Upper … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/8/20

Contact tracing in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Now that the curve has been flattened, PA counties have moved into the green phase and many people have resumed living their lives as normal—most conversations about … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/8/20

COVID-19 numbers: what to watch, when to worry

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — As Sullivan County reopens and the tourists return, COVID-19 is in the back of everyone’s mind. Case counts are increasing elsewhere in the country. Officials … more

BY ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/8/20

Partisanship over masks, no indoor dining in NYC and more

PA partisanship over mask mandate PENNSYLVANIA — Gov. Tom Wolf and PA Health Secretary Rachel Levine issued an expanded mask order last week. Residents must now wear masks whenever they … more

7/8/20

Wayne, Pike census response rates low

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Wayne and Pike counties are lagging behind state and national averages in their response rates to the 2020 census. While updated technology has made it easier for some … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/8/20

For sale: Care Center at Sunset Lake

MONTICELLO, NY — On Thursday, July 2, Sullivan County Legislators unanimously voted to set a public hearing to transfer the Care Center at Sunset Lake (the Sullivan County Adult Care … more

7/8/20

The Weekend News Review

Fireworks debate, COVID-19 update July 4th weekend in Pennsylvania is setting off a fiery debate about the use of fireworks this year. Complaints have been pouring in about what some are calling … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/3/20

Pike County sentencing information

Pike County District Attorney Raymond J. Tonkin announced the following criminal sentences were issued by Pike County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Gregory Chelak: Nicholas Bradley … more

7/2/20

PA high court sides with governor

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the commonwealth's General Assembly cannot unilaterally end Gov. Tom Wolf's emergency declaration. PA Republicans passed … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/2/20

Pennsylvania expands mask-wearing requirement

HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have expanded Pennsylvania's mask requirement with a new order. Effective immediately, "masks must be worn whenever … more

By OWEN WALSH | 7/1/20

Valedictorian Brenna Knibbs began her address with an event that occurred during Kindergarten and spoke of the accomplishments of those in her class.

Eldred seniors graduate with class

ELDRED, NY — Capping off a year of “firsts” for the district and the graduating seniors, 43 students smiled behind their masks as they marched to the stage to receive their diplomas … more

By SUSAN WADE | 7/1/20

Body of missing Monticello man found

MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Monticello man. Peter Mitro, age 67, was last seen on Monday, June 29 at approximately … more

7/1/20

NARCAN drive-through event

PIKE COUNTY, PA -- Carbon, Monroe, Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission; the Pike County Substance Abuse Task Force; and Hope for Pike will hold a free NARCAN Drive-Thru Event on Tuesday, July 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Pike County Training Center, located at 135 Pike County Boulevard, in Lords Valley, PA. more

6/30/20

Lake Superior State Park on Dr. Duggan Road is closed for the July 4th weekend.

Lake Superior Park to close for holiday weekend

BETHEL, NY – Lake Superior State Park in Bethel, operated by Sullivan County, will temporarily close for the July 4 weekend, starting the evening of Thursday, July 2 and running through the morning of Monday, July 6. more

6/30/20

The Eldred Class of 2020 was socially distanced and wore masks in school colors but their joy was in every other way what would be expected of a group of students on their 2,352nd and last day of school.

Eldred Class of 2000 reaches out to those of 2020

ELDRED, NY — No one wanted to get on an airplane. Elective surgeries were being cancelled. Panic drove people to stock up on bottled water, canned goods, and yes, even toilet paper. No one … more

By SUSAN WADE | 6/30/20

These artist renderings start to visualize what the Callicoon Train Visitors Center will look like.

A river runs beside it

NARROWSBURG, NY — Eighteen years ago, the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) was born of legislation drafted by the New York State Scenic Byways System. Since then, this not-for-profit … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 6/30/20

My friend, Dave Hulse

I was asked to write a tribute to Dave. A tribute sounds too much like a “Hail Ceaser” approach to Dave’s life. I leave it to the obituaries and other writers to fill in the facts … more

By JOHN T. HUTZKY | 6/30/20

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