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Faith Morsch presented an honor roll certificate to William McDaniel for his academic achievement in third grade.

GLEN SPEY, NY — At the conclusion of a school year, which was anything but normal, the Eldred Faculty Association succeeded in adhering to some time-honored traditions at the George Ross … more

By SUSAN WADE | 6/24/20

Eldred budget passes by vast margin

ELDRED — After sounding the alarm at past board meetings and in other communications to residents regarding the dire consequences of a failed budget, voters responded by passing the Eldred … more

By SUSAN WADE | 6/24/20

'These demonstrations are different' and more

Letters to the editor June 25 to July 1 more

6/24/20

The graduating Class of 2020 was still able to walk across the stage and receive a diploma during this unorthodox ceremony.

HHS maintains tradition, untraditionally

HONESDALE, PA — In the history of Honesdale High School (HHS) graduation ceremonies, the Class of 2020’s was likely the most unorthodox. As the COVID-19 pandemic prematurely ended the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/17/20

Why I voted ‘no’ on SW’s budget

For the first time in my 13 years on the Sullivan West School Board, I felt compelled to vote in opposition to the resolution adopting the 2020-21 school budget. In the past, there were individual … more

By KEN COHEN | 6/3/20

New York school budget elections

REGION — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, votes for school district budgets have been pushed back to Tuesday, June 9 this year, but voters can act only through absentee ballots. School … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 6/2/20

The school buses no longer deliver students. Instead, this bus is the vehicle by which best wishes are extended to the Eldred Class of 2020.

‘No’ vote means no compressor station benefit in Eldred

ELDRED, NY — Imploring the public to vote to approve a 3.25 percent increase in taxes, Eldred Central School District Superintendent Dr. John Morgano stated at the May 28 school board meeting … more

By SUSAN WADE | 6/2/20

The borough will be considering ways to make repairs to Washington, Lincoln and Pearl streets near Dave's Super Duper.

Honesdale approves Wallenpaupack school procession

HONESDALE, PA — For the second consecutive meeting, the fate of a local school district’s graduation ceremony fell into the hands of the Honesdale Borough Council members. A request for … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/20/20

Kratz appointed to Cochecton office

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Jenna Kratz, a 2019 graduate of Sullivan West Central School District, has been appointed to a five-year term on Cochecton’s Board of Assessment Review (BAR). The … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/19/20

The home-team fans turned out in a ‘swarm’ on senior night to honor the Lady Hornets.

In review: Lady Hornets of Honesdale High

HONESDALE, PA — In this time of the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, sports of all sorts are in limbo: the Summer Olympics have been postponed until 2021, professional sports are on indefinite … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/13/20

DPW recently repaired another sink hole in Top Notch Distributors parking lot, like this one from 2019. Councilor Bill Canfield said the parking lot has similar issues every year.

Cancellations cause contention

HONESDALE, PA — All events on Honesdale Borough park property have been cancelled “until further notice,” after a 6-1 vote during Honesdale Borough Council’s first meeting of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/5/20

Eldred school budget makes allowances for state aid cuts

ELDRED, NY — The Eldred school board held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 21 via Zoom. The call-in information was posted on the district website and 21 participants were … more

By SUSAN WADE | 4/28/20

Honesdale High School stands empty, waiting for its students to return.

School’s still in session

HONESDALE, PA — It was March 12, and Wayne Highlands Superintendent Gregory Frigoletto and his staff were preparing to close for a week. So were schools throughout the region. On April … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/28/20

Lumberland: new technology for town business

GLEN SPEY, NY — Like many organizations, the Town of Lumberland has turned to high-tech to be in compliance with state-mandated social distancing edicts. Meeting via Zoom, the town … more

By SUSAN WADE | 4/14/20

June Regents exams canceled

NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Education Department (SED) announced on April 9 that it was canceling this year’s Regents exams because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. SED also … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 4/14/20

Wolf closes schools for remainder of academic year

HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with Secretary of … more

4/9/20

A tribute to Dave

It was a long time ago—a cool rainy morning, late April in the Catskill’s. I was one of five instructors gathered in the little schoolhouse at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing on the Upper … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 4/8/20

Homestead School Assistant Headmaster Jack Comstock checks the 3D printer that is being used to produce face masks and protective shields.

Homestead School in Glen Spey retools as PPE 'factory'

GLEN SPEY, NY — What happens to a school’s physical campus when students are forbidden to attend classes due to the pandemic? That question was answered when … more

By PETE COMSTOCK | 4/1/20

The Goulds School and its students, 1912. Their parents may have been in the school when it was moved in the 1890s.

School is in session, no matter what

GOULDS, NY — That’s one way to move a school building. The Goulds School was built in 1849 and opened with a teacher (Philinda Lewis) and a budget ($73.50). It burned down in 1851 and … more

4/1/20

Wolf signs four COVID-relief bills for PA

HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, March 27, Gov. Tom Wolf signed four pieces of reactionary legislation to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has infected more than … more

3/29/20

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