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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

Huge turnout for local parade

BEACH LAKE, PA — Saturday, September 11, 2021 was celebrated with a parade in Beach Lake, just across the river from the Upper Delaware River community of Narrowsburg, NY. It was a hometown … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/14/21

Carol Henry Dunn, Berlin Township historian and chronicler of events at the Volunteer Fire Company of Beach Lake, displays a mock-up of the 100th Anniversary souvenir pamphlet, just a few days before it went to press.

A century of saving lives

BEACH LAKE, PA — Sometimes it takes a terrible tragedy to serve as a wake-up call to a community. Sometimes the community needs to make a few changes in order to protect its citizens. In … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/8/21

An angry river. This photo, taken September 2, is looking downstream at the Shohola Rapids. The Barryville Gage measured a level of 12 feet when this image was captured. At the lower left of the frame, the confluence of Halfway Brook is dumping some less muddy water into the Delaware after it passes through Barryville, NY.

Hurricane Ida passes through Upper Delaware Region and more

PA & NY governors issue school mask mandate HARRISBURG, PA & ALBANY, NY— Allison Beam, acting PA health secretary, issued an order on Tuesday, August 31, requiring masks to be worn … more

9/7/21

'Turn around, don't drown'

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf was joined by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to provide … more

9/1/21

“When I first signed Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration in 2018, it was an important tool in our fight to save lives,” said Wolf.

PA opioid disaster declaration ended and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware Region September 2 to 8 more

8/31/21

Twelve face pieces like this one will be purchased by Honesdale Hose Co. No. 1 with funds from a U.S. Assistance to Firefighters grant.

Honesdale Hose Co. awarded grant and more

Rep. Delgado introduces small business legislation RHINEBECK, NY — U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier … more

8/17/21

Sarah Hopkins, front left, Taylor Britton, front right. Commissioner Joecelyn Cramer, back left, Commissioner Brian Smith, back right.

Employee recognitions and new contracts take the forefront

HONESDALE, PA — Although it was a brief meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners were still able to fully recognize three individuals for their service to the county. A lot of their time spent … more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 8/10/21

Fire breaks out at ProJan Professional Cleaning and Restoration and more

New York State announces launch of Excelsior Pass Plus ALBANY, NY — The governor’s office announced the launch of Excelsior Pass Plus last Thursday, August 5. The program enables … more

8/10/21

PA Green Party remembers Mort Malkin (1932 - 2021)

“As co-chair of the Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA, www.gpofpa.org), I was saddened to learn of Mort Malkin’s passing,” said Beth Scroggin (Chester). “Although I did not … more

7/28/21

Wolf vetoes Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act and more

Fourth drowning this season on the Upper Delaware River DELAWARE RIVER — The fourth local drowning on the Delaware River in as many days left Town of Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas deeply … more

7/7/21

The Kiesendahl Family, who have owned and operated the business for over 60 years, took the time to honor and reward their loyal team members with gift certificates and golden nametags in recognition of their service.

County leaders graduate from Center for Excellence and more

New leadership for Honesdale Rotary HONESDALE, PA — Robert and Alycia Schwartz were sworn in together as co-presidents on June 27 in the backyard of their Prompton home. Both long-time … more

7/7/21

Michael A. Carpentieri joins Eldred Central School District as its new Elementary Principal.

DEP approves Keystone Landfill expansion and more

Public safety commissioner headed for North Carolina MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Safety Rick Sauer will be leaving his position effective Friday, July 9. He has … more

6/9/21

Tony Herzog,left, stands with PA State Senator Lisa Baker.

Herzog joins Baker staff

HAWLEY, PA — Tony Herzog is back in the saddle. He’s available to help solve problems, answer questions and respond to concerns about state issues. He’s staffing PA Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) Hawley’s office as a part-time field representative. more

6/2/21

Bridging the river

DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — In a brisk 52 minutes, the New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission approved two capital projects and two studies totaling $9,749,088, while also reviewing inspection findings and green-lighting $169,916 for 2021-22 maintenance for its 10 bridges at the May 26 annual (virtual) meeting. more

By Laurie Ramie | 6/2/21

The Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY

Most Sullivan County buildings reopen fully, and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region May 27 to June 2 more

5/26/21

The Dementia Friends Informational Session was completed by staff at the Pike County Correctional Facility. The Session was conducted by Area Agency on Aging Executive Director Robin Skibber.

UHS primary care Roscoe re-opened and more

What's going on in health, wellness and community May 6 to 12 more

5/5/21

PA Fish & Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaffer announces the upcoming dam project, joined by PA Sen. Lisa Baker, left, Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith and Rep. Jonathan Fritz, not pictured.

Major dam project announced

LEBANON TOWNSHIP, PA — There’s not much water in Lower Woods Pond. Local officials say that will soon change. Off the county’s beaten path, tucked along a winding roadway … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/5/21

When school’s out, will camps be open?

REGION — So far, New York has offered no guidance for summer camps in 2021, according to the American Camp Association’s map (www.bit.ly/nycamps16). That goes for both day camps and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ AND OWEN WALSH | 4/21/21

Wayne Woodlands Manor Employee of the Year 2020 Kathy Piorkowski, RN, is flanked by director of nursing Kelly Miller, RN, left, and Wayne Woodlands Administrator Michael Freund.

‘K-P’ is Wayne Woodlands Employee of the Year 2020 and more

What's going on in health, wellness and community April 1 to 7 more

3/31/21

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