Objection! Constitutionally speaking

NATION — New York State Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther holds an “Are you registered?” sign at the May 12 rally in Liberty’s LaPolt Park. Her subtle message was that as …

Pike County protests possible Roe v. Wade overturn

MILFORD, PA — A large crowd gathered in front of Milford’s courthouse Saturday evening, May 14, one of thousands of women’s marches titled “Bans Off Our Bodies,” taking …

New York News

Little Bulldogs release tiny trout

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — On May 12, 70-some Sullivan West elementary school kids released 500 brown trout fingerlings into the cold, pristine waters of Callicoon Creek. The school is partnered …

Full house in Highland

ELDRED, NY — A full audience was in attendance at the May 10 Highland Town Board meeting. They heard about summer plans for a full-day six-week day camp for Highland youth, a permitting process …

Tusten makes town hall decision

TUSTEN, NY — It’s a rare town board meeting where a $3 million grant is the second most discussed item on the agenda. The Town of Tusten opened its May 10 board meeting by announcing a …

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Pennsylvania News

School districts demand better funding

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s public school funding formula is unconstitutionally biased toward richer school districts, which have thrived while poorer districts have suffered, …

Honesdale’s shorter Memorial Day parade

HONESDALE, PA — When COVID-19 safety precautions necessitated an abridged version of Honesdale’s annual Memorial Day parade last year, parade coordinator Jessica Pachuta assured …

Keegan running for PA 139

Marian Keegan, forester, scientist and director of community conservation at Hemlock Farms in Pike County for nearly 20 years, is running for the Democratic Party nomination for PA’s 139th legislative district.

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Eldred, Sullivan West election results are in

Who will represent Sullivan County?

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Redistricting in Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — While New York State debates its districts for the 2022 election cycle, Sullivan County is preparing for its elections in 2023. The county is required by state law to redraw …

Cochecton hears from regional councils

COCHECTON, NY — Larry Richardson serves as Cochecton’s representative on the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB). He provided updates from both …

One million U.S. dead from COVID-19, and more

One million U.S. dead from COVID-19 UPPER DELAWARE REGION — In accordance with the recent presidential order, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on all commonwealth …

Rosenfeld discusses candidacy

NORTHEAST PA— River Reporter reached out to Democratic candidate Meghan Rosenfeld to discuss her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 139th District. She requested to respond to questions via …

Wayne commissioner runs for state office

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Commissioner and former Western Wayne School District superintendent Joe Adams is running to represent Wayne and Pike counties in Harrisburg. Longtime incumbent …

Defending the arts

REGION — “Art is healing me.” Those are “four of the words I remember most from almost 35 years of teaching in Philadelphia city schools,” Wayne County Arts Alliance …

Changing times at Eldred

ELDRED, NY — Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Morgano is moving on. On April 26, the Eldred Central School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent John …

A puzzling situation

TUSTEN, NY — “It’s a new piece of the puzzle, and we need to think long and hard about it,” said Tusten Town Board member Kevin McDonough. McDonough was summing up an …

10 overdose deaths in 45 days and more

10 overdose deaths in 45 days MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County had 10 overdose deaths in the 45 days prior to May 5, according to coroner Albee Bockman, who spoke at a public safety …

Introducing Shadfest

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The American shad has a special place in American history, and a unique home in the Delaware River. American shad is a species of fish found along the rivers and in …

2022 Pennsylvania primaries: What to know

PENNSYLVANIA — The 2022 primary elections are less than a week away and will likely set the tone for one of the more competitive election years in recent Pennsylvania history. Gov. Tom Wolf …

Deldago in, redistricting out

ALBANY, NY — It's been a big few weeks for politics in New York State. At stake: the Lieutenant Governor position, and the fate of the state's redistricting maps. Lieutenant Governor …

Kudos all around

SARATOGA SPRING, NY — The strength and quality of the area newspapers was on display at the New York Press Association’s annual spring convention. There 187 journalists from 43 …

Parks and recreation areas

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) held its second annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep the week of Earth Day, April 22 to 30. The litter sweep brought communities on both …

Prepared for planning

ELDRED, NY — With big development projects on the horizon, including the $37M development at the former Kittatinny Canoes on Route 97 in Barryville, the Town of Highland Planning Board is fully …

Fracking research released and more

Money available to help youth MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve children and youth within Sullivan County. …

Volunteers clean up nasty dump site

FREMONT, NY — On April 28, a small group of environmentally concerned folks gathered along Basket Creek to clean up an old illegal dumpsite along the banks of the pristine waters, a noted …

‘A safer Main Street’

HONESDALE, PA — While strolling through downtown Honesdale on April 30, borough mayor Derek Williams came upon the scene of a car accident at the intersection of Seventh and Church streets. A …