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The northern cardinal is one of the easiest bird species to spot during winter, with the bright red plumage of the male and the slightly toned-down plumage, with red highlights, of the female. Many people associate cardinals with Christmas, as the red plumage projects faith and warmth. Cardinals can be seen year-round in the region; however, the bare trees and snow-covered landscape of winter makes them much more obvious.

Birding during this time of year is always interesting. Things are still in transition with the last of the fall migration. Some visitors from the north have arrived; you may see buffleheads on lakes … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/1/21

Voters lining up at the Cochecton Town Hall.

Waiting for certification

MONTICELLO, NY — Three weeks after the 2021 local elections in Sullivan County, official results are still pending. According to the Sullivan County Board of Elections (BOE), the board is … more

By LIAM MAYO | 11/23/21

This is the Delaware River at Shohola Rapids; we’re looking upstream towards Barryville on the morning of October 27. The rocks are usually visible at Shohola Rapids, but they were covered by 17 feet of water when this photograph was taken. The gage upstream of here at Callicoon crested in the “moderate flood stage” (13.68 feet) and low-lying roads in that area were likely affected.

Falling leaves, falling rain

Fall arrived officially on September 22; I don’t recall anything exciting happening that day, except that the sun passed directly over the equator, thus marking the arrival of the autumnal … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 11/3/21

A stout fly rod and large streamer fly: the tools required to land large, migrating brown trout.

Fall fly fishing for lake-run browns

In October of 2017, I wrote a column for the River Reporter titled “A chance at fall spawners.” It was my lament about why the state did not extend the fishing season for trout, which … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 11/3/21

My camera clock was another gift from a fan (I don't understand it any more than you do) but is so tiny (yes, that's a quarter!) that I cannot read the time, even though I know how. I'll re-set it on Sunday regardless because it holds a place of honor in my office, where the other cameras reside.

Get me to the church on time

News flash! Daylight Saving Time (DST) screeches to a halt this week. Or does it begin? Nope, it ends—just looked at a calendar, you know—one of those things made of paper that sits on a … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/3/21

Store-bought cider versus homemade from apple juice. Try it for yourself.

Hacking apple cider

Possibly the most sought-after drink of the fall season is apple cider. Whether you like it hot or cold, spiced or plain, bitter or sweet, the pursuit of its appley goodness is not only a great treat … more

By HUNTER HILL | 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

The project advisory committee for the Milanville-Skinner’s Falls Bridge project met on Thursday, September 23, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) informing its community partners of the project’s current status.

Aging in Place services expand in Wayne, Lackawanna counties and more

Comment period still open for Skinner’s Falls / Milanville Bridge project MILANVILLE, PA — The project advisory committee for the Milanville-Skinner’s Falls Bridge project met on … more

10/19/21

Punctuating our forests with exclamation points of purple is American pokeweed, also referred to as pokeberry. The fruits are a valuable food source for some bird species, such as cardinals and mourning doves, but are especially toxic to humans and should not be consumed.

Forests aflame

Driving or walking around the Upper Delaware River region at this time of year is a rich and nourishing feast for the senses as foliage and fruits ripen. Make time to harvest this sumptuous banquet … more

By SANDY LONG | 10/14/21

Musicians grace the stage at a prior Hawley Harvest Hoedown.

Harvest hoedown festivities and more

‘Remains’ at the gallery at Nonneta and Friends Creative BARRYVILLE, NY — It’s a powerful theme as the year dies away: from October 2 to 31, art lovers can experience … more

9/29/21

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

PennDOT provides update on Milanville-Skinners Falls comment process and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region September 16 to 22 more

9/14/21

The Tower of Friendship Monument, overlooking the water.

New state lands in Tusten?

NARROWSBURG, NY — Among the status updates presented at the Thursday, September 2 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) was an update on early-stage discussions about the Ten Mile River … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/7/21

‘Insist on being heard’

MILANVILLE, PA — On Tuesday, August 29, the Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) accusing it of “failure to … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/31/21

A river to sail away on

This time last year, my husband, Mark, and I were finalizing our move here, hoping we would not be taken for COVID-19 refugees, since we had decided to retire here before the epidemic … more

By LEAH CASNER | 8/24/21

Sullivan Renaissance and partners at work in Ingber Park: Joey Michulski, left, Jesse Ouimet, Victor Bilnov, Melissa Melko, Keegan Stroup, Christy TerBush, Denise Frangipane, Carmela Hugel. ..

Sullivan Renaissance, partners, spruce up South Fallsburg areas

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — For its 2021 Clean Sweep, Sullivan Renaissance teamed up with the Town of Fallsburg to spruce up the area in and around Brian Ingber Park and Main Street in South … more

8/4/21

Seated from left to right are: Chairperson Jeff Dexter (Damascus Township); Secretary-Treasurer Al Henry (Berlin Township); and Vice-Chair Susan Sullivan (Town of Tusten). Standing from the left are National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Superintendent Joe Salvatore; Town of Delaware Representative Tom Dent; Shohola Township Rep. Aaron Robinson; Lackawaxen Township Rep. Doug Case; Town of Deerpark Alternate Rep. Ginny Dudko; Town of Hancock Rep. Fred Peckham; Town of Cochecton Rep. Larry Richardson; Town of Fremont Rep. Jim Greier; and Town of Deerpark David Dean. Representatives for the Town of Lumberland (Nadia Rajsz); Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Tim Dugan); and Delaware River Basin Commission (Kristen Bowman Kavanagh), participated in the meeting remotely, while New York State, the Town of Highland, and Westfall Township representatives were absent.

Upper Delaware Council talks rivers and bridges

NARROWSBURG, NY — The June 3 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) began with some much-belated business: the swearing-in of the board’s officials. Under normal circumstances, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/9/21

Regarding the Milanville Bridge Survey

I’ve only answered a couple of the questions in the PennDOT survey, and this note will explain why. To begin with, I have no idea what is meant by an “Environmental Linkages Study to … more

By ED WESELY | 5/19/21

The Building Better Blox Initiative is working with Community ReBuilders, a program sponsored by Pattern for Progress, to transform distressed properties (dilapidated buildings and vacant lots) in Newburgh into newly constructed, efficient and affordable homes with repurposed shipping containers, similar to this provided example.

Lighting the fire under great ideas

There are great ideas floating around this area, and Community ReBuilders—a program offered through Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress—is giving them a solid foundation. Community … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 5/12/21

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