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"Rocky runs the show" at the refuge, says his owner, Virginia Grant. Funds from Rocky's Reusables, the thrift shop, keep the refuge going.

REGION — The news has been full of the struggles of residential tenants in the pandemic. But what about small businesses that rent? What about nonprofits? Lockdown forced many businesses and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/30/21

Deputy Michael Barrett poses with Cooke students Desmond Crawford and Carl Dalley.

Learning fire safety from one who knows and more

Columnist Tony Bonavist wins OWAA award NARROWSBURG, NY — Anthony Bonavist, who writes the “Ramblings of a Catskill Fly Fisher” column for the River Reporter, has just won third … more

11/24/21

Ken Walters speaking before the legislature about The Center for Discovery.

Let’s talk about money

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing before its meetings on Thursday, November 18 to discuss a grant application from The Center for Discovery. Jill Weyer, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 11/23/21

WMCHC pediatric services holding COVID vaccine clinics

Pediatric COVID vaccine clinics will be held at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ pediatric offices. more

11/18/21

Tiny works of art are available for purchase at Art in Sixes.

Little works of art comprise Art in Sixes and more

The last pancake breakfast EQUINUNK, PA — Well, not the last one forever. Just the last one for 2021. The Pine Mill Community Hall, on Pine Mill Road in Equinunk, will hold its final … more

11/17/21

Not just forgotten

The colorful valley known as Luxton Lake is a place I have called my home ever since I was a child. It was a retreat from the city, a parallel dimension, with little in common from the bustle of New … more

By MATTHEW SGRITTO | 11/16/21

Getting teens back to work

MONTICELLO, NY — The numbers are sobering. According to a chart from the St. Louis Fed, the rate of teen labor force participation has been down since about the turn of the millennium. But … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/9/21

The DVAA is requesting submissions for "Art in Sixes."

Understanding disability without judgment and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community, October 28 to November 3 more

10/27/21

The Highland Town Hall as set up for the 2021 primary elections.

Community leadership in the Highland supervisor’s race

HIGHLAND, NY — The Town of Highland supervisor’s race pits Jeffery Haas, incumbent and candidate on the Republican and Conservative lines, against John Pizzolato, a challenger candidate … more

By LIAM MAYO | 10/27/21

Go Orange Day, October 21, celebrates Rachel’s Challenge and promotes a culture of kindness.

Go Orange Day and 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

10/20/21

The Spencer Steam Tractor was on display at the Thomas Kennedy Local History Festival on September 25.

Steaming history and more

Youth Advisory Grant applications available WAYNE COUNTY — This year, the Wayne County Community Foundation is awarding $6,000 in mini-grants for projects or programs that will benefit … more

10/19/21

Wayne County vaccine update

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) will hold Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster clinics on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, beginning Wednesday, … more

10/5/21

One of a dozen scarecrows watches over Roscoe.

Twelve scarecrows in Roscoe and more

The mystery of Joseph Skinner, and other Upper Delaware horrors NARROWSBURG, NY — Cushetunk resident Joseph Skinner is believed to be the first European murdered in the Upper Delaware River … more

What's going on in your community October 7 to 13 | 10/5/21

Pay enhancement in effect for Wayne Memorial health workers

HONESDALE, PA — Staff at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH), the community health centers affiliated with the hospital (WMCHC) and staff at Wayne Woodlands Manor will see pay hikes for eight pay … more

9/29/21

Seeding possibility

REGION — Recovery from addiction is a community opportunity. While addiction—a disease of isolation, hurt, and need—is often noted as being a “plague in our … more

By KATHLEEN A. CHRISTIE, LCSW | 9/28/21

Narrowsburg High School class of 1961 and their spouses. Standing are: Russ Gloor, left, Barbara Merkenschlager Gloor, Betty Nober Crandall, Betty Jirinec, Ronald Schalck, Carol Schalck, Douglass Mohrmann and Kathleen Mohrmann. Seated are: Carren Orsini Thomas, left, and Darryl Jirinec.

60th reunion at Narrowsburg High and more

60th reunion at Narrowsburg High NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg High School’s Class of 1961, with their spouses, joined over 100 other graduates at the All School Reunion on … more

9/28/21

In this together

There’s a lot to be said for the importance of local newspapers. Traditionally, newspapers set the agenda for public policy debate by informing citizens and public officials about important … more

By LAURIE STUART | 9/28/21

New Pike fund

MILFORD, PA — In order to preserve the old, there’s a need for the new. A new fund, that is. Established by the Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC) at Greater Pike Community … more

9/28/21

"At the Sawkill" by Robert Wood is one of many artworks available for adoption.

Orphaned art gets a show and more

Nesin Cultural Arts registering students now MONTICELLO, NY — If you ever wanted to study theatre, dance, chorus or the visual arts at Monticello’s Nesin Cultural Arts (NCA), … more

9/22/21

Taking the legislative farm tour: Chester Grodack, left, Bob Rutledge, Commissioner Brian Smith, Carole Grodack, Representative Jonathan Fritz, Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer, Commissioner Joe Adams, Bobby and Carol Morgan, Zach Jones, Farm Bureau President Tim Jaggars, Pike County Assistant Planning Director Jessica Yoder, Karl Eisenhauer and Stan Bialecki.

Farm tours, rail trails and 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

9/22/21

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