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Eldred Central School District committed to safety

ELDRED, NY — On Friday, August 24, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she would direct the NYS Department of Health to institute a universal mask mandate in schools across the state. That … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/14/21

The Upper Delaware River, beset by rain from Hurricane Ida.

Updates on Hurricane Ida

REGION — IDA is in the house, and she will be dropping some heavy rainfall throughout our area throughout the day and night. Most forecasters are predicting 4-6 inches of rain will fall … more

9/1/21

The invention of the gas mask and more

Impressive Dear Rev. Stuart: I met you briefly at the beginning of Riverfest in Narrowsburg. We had a very nice discussion as the festival was beginning, before the dog contest, and you handed me … more

8/24/21

Sullivan briefly

MONTICELLO, NY — Here are the short takes from the executive committee meeting and the meeting of the full legislature on August 19. Energy tax repealed? Why, yes The legislature, in the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/24/21 | 1 comment

Thomas Farney will serve as the Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Safety beginning on September 13.

Sullivan County finds new public safety commissioner and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware Region August 26 to September 1 more

8/24/21

The Upper Delaware River while it looks tranquil has strong undercurrents, sharp dropoffs and slippery rocks. Wearing a lifejacket and secure foot coverings are essential to recreate safely.

Officials promote water safety

After a recent string of tragic drownings, officials have teamed up to promote water safety in a series of Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos posted to their social media pages. more

8/11/21

Support the Wayne County 4-H livestock sale and more

Support the Wayne County 4-H livestock sale Hi, my name is Laynee Nugent, and I am a member of the Waymart Horizon’s 4-H Club. I am writing this letter to inform you about this year’s … more

8/10/21

As mishaps on the water continue, river goers are encouraged to wear their life jackets.

Dela"wear" a life vest

Prior to this year, there had been no drownings in the 73-mile stretch of the Upper Delaware River since 2018, according to the National Park Service. However, in the nine days leading up to the … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 8/4/21

The Pike County Office of Community Planning is encouraging residents to take part in its Hazard Mitigation Survey.

Keeping Pike Safe

PIKE COUNTY, PA — Pike County is currently taking the necessary steps towards implementing its hazard mitigation plan for 2021. The plan looks at all natural and man-made disasters that … more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 8/4/21

Wayne Highlands unveils health and safety plan for the 2021 school year.

Wayne Highlands unveils health and safety plan for new school year

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — This back-to-school season will mean back to in-person instruction for the students and faculty of Wayne Highlands School District. more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/28/21

First responders participating in a successful river rescue on Monday, July 19.

'It's just another day for us'

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In the past month, fire departments and law enforcement agencies in Sullivan County have been called for far too many drownings in the Upper Delaware region. more

By LIAM MAYO | 7/28/21

April White, a member of the Cochecton Ambulance Squad, backs into the river at the June 16 dive team drill at Skinner's Falls. She is tethered to a tender who directs her searching. A profiler will time and track her breathing and use of air supply. The tender uses are series of signals to guide the methodical search pattern, photo left.

River safety made simple: Wear your lifejacket

RIVERS EVERYWHERE — If there is only one thing that you do to keep yourself safe on the river, wear a lifejacket. If you want to add extra protection and made your jaunts in the river more … more

By LAURIE STUART | 7/28/21

The tangled aftermath of the lightning strike.

Lightning insights

A few weeks back, a large hemlock on our hill was struck by lightning during a particularly violent afternoon storm. It exploded from within, raining large tree shards across and down the hill and … more

By SANDY LONG | 7/20/21 | 1 comment

I called Amanda and told her that I was planning to write a column called "Ticked Off," feeling terribly clever and witty. “Umm, I’m not sure how to tell you this, but I already wrote a piece with that exact title,” she said. “Two years ago.”

I coulda told you that

It all began innocently enough while planning to write a timely column about ticks: how to avoid them, how to identify them and what to do if you find one imbedding itself into your skin. I broached … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 7/7/21

The Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY

Public safety, briefly

The drownings on the Delaware MONTICELLO, NY — As of this writing, there have been four drowning victims in the Upper Delaware River. Another happened in the river just below Port Jervis. … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/7/21

Boaters enjoying a rafting trip while wearing their life jackets.

Wear a life jacket and shoes

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — You’ve come to the river to have a great time. But whether it is fishing, boating, swimming, or floating. being on or near the river has its risks, and everyone … more

7/7/21

Local officials, responders urge everyone to wear lifejackets in wake of latest drowning

Yulan, NY - The fourth local drowning on the Delaware River in as many days left Town of Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas deeply shaken. He was one of the Yulan firefighters who performed CPR on the … more

6/30/21

Sharon Doyle, left, a member of the Neversink Fire Department and president of the Sullivan County Dive Team, gets assistance from Joe Ratner, the dive team captain and a member of the Youngsville Fire Department. The team was at Skinner's Falls in a drill hosted by the Cochecton Ambulance Corp. on June 16.

River claims fifth drowning victim

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — Despite the idyllic ambiance of the Upper Delaware River, it is risky to enter the river without wearing a lifejacket. Foot coverings are essential as well. On … more

By LAURIE STUART and LIAM MAYO | 6/30/21

The difficulty in walking across the street

Walking represents the foundation of our transportation networks. Driving and riding begin and end with a walk, yet we usually don’t design around those walks. Why is that and what does it look … more

By DEREK WILLIAMS | 6/16/21

These safety-lighted shoes were made for walking

MONTICELLO, NY — “Pedestrian safety has been a major issue,” district attorney Meagan Galligan during her report at the public safety committee meeting on June 3, “and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/16/21

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