I often tell folks that the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is far more than they think. Many know us as “that art gallery” in Narrowsburg. Others identify us with the Tusten Theater just up the hill. Some recognize us for Riverfest or the Big Eddy Film Festival, our largest annual productions, or smaller but popular offerings like Art in Sixes and our Salon Series. Few may realize, however, that our reach extends Sullivan County-wide and beyond. more

What's new in education news, March 17 to 23 more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — All hail the Bulldogs. On March 3, Sullivan West High School honored its winter-season scholar-athletes with an awards ceremony. In his introductory remarks, … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY -— At the top of the agenda on the Sullivan West school board’s January 20 meeting were a trio of new student awards. It also marked Dr. Kathleen Bressler’s … more

FORESTBURGH, NY — Sullivan County has always known that the Forestburgh Playhouse is fabulous. Now the playhouse has several awards from BroadwayWorld to make it even more clear. In a time … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY – On November 18, the Sullivan West school board formally accepted the resignation of Superintendent Stephen A. Walker, who is scheduled to step down from the helm on … more

Our club recognitions for 2020-2021 include: Olyvea Burke—six-year member and honorary intermediate member Kassandra Diehl—aging-out 10-year member, past vice-president and honorary … more

Go Orange Day celebrates kindness HONESDALE, PA — Go Orange Day, on Thursday, October 21, marks nine years since Wayne County first embraced Rachel’s Challenge and launched a campaign … more

Healthcare heroes honored by Radio Catskill JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Radio Catskill, the public radio station for the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania,  announced its 2021 Community … more

From the teacher speaking on behalf of students who are ably handling the pandemic, to fire department personnel relating impromptu rescues along the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97, the Upper … more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community, September 2 to 8 more

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at The Inn at Woodloch. The committee is currently seeking nominations … more

Cavage and Sudigala at the Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — Guitar/banjo bluegrass duo Cavage and Sudigala will perform at the Cooperage’s outdoor Pocket Park on Saturday, August 28 starting … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY – On June 17, The Sullivan West High School Athletic Department unveiled a virtual Spring sports awards ceremony, combined with a 2020-2021 end-of-year athletic awards … more

WMCHC celebrates nurses week HONESDALE, PA — May 6 through 12 marks Nurses Week each year. Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) has released a … more

DEC announces Compost Awareness Week NEW YORK — The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has  announced that Compost Awareness Week is May 2 to 8 to raise awareness … more

River Reporter wins eight BNC awards ONLINE — This year, the New York Press Association hosted its spring conference and Better Newspaper Contest (BNC) Awards online on April 8 and … more

HONESDALE, PA — Weeks after awarding about $2.5 million in federal CARES Act relief to local businesses and nonprofits, the Wayne County Commissioners have approved nearly $1.2 million in … more

Sullivan Masonic Lodge awards scholarships LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan Lodge #521, Free and Accepted Masons has been awarding college scholarships to graduating high school students in Sullivan … more

Jeffersonville Bancorp announces earnings JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB - JFBC) announced its second quarter net income of $1,264,000 or $0.30 per share compared … more