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$Texas Barnett Shale gas drilling (fracking) rig near Alvarado, Texas, just off of state highway 67.$

Money available to help youth MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve children and youth within Sullivan County. … more

5/3/22

A stamp was issued in 1970 to honor author Edgar Lee Masters as Spoon River Anthology was being banned in his home town.

'That Which Makes Us Stronger' and more

Celebrating ‘That Which Makes Us Stronger’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas and overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another a … more

4/28/22

A sneak preview of the new Woodstock exhibit at Bethel Woods.

Back to back: Bethel Woods

It’s been a while. With the exception of driving through the holiday lights experience and a quick trip to the carved pumpkin display, I’ve spent virtually no time at Bethel Woods Center … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/6/22

Minnie Falls, part of a pre-existing town park added to the former golf course property to create the Forest Reserve.

Looking back: the Forest Reserve and development in Bethel

BETHEL, NY — In 2022, Beside Cabins’ development plans in Bethel will be an issue to watch. As previously covered by the River Reporter, Beside wants to build a subdivision and a … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/5/22

The O&W Rail Trail is one of a number of projects which received funding in the latest round of the REDC initiative.

Funding windfall

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Christmas came early to municipalities and businesses across Sullivan County, as funding from the 11th round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) was … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/28/21

The Smallwood Aware Residents Team began organizing in advance of the Monday, December 6 board meeting, contributing to a standing-room-only crowd.

The built environment in Bethel

BETHEL, NY — The natural beauty of Sullivan County has attracted countless residents and visitors. Recently, it has attracted the Canadian media brand Beside, which is looking to develop 800 … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/21/21

Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage at Christmas Magic on Main Street in Narrowsburg.

Holiday celebrations in the Upper Delaware Region and more

Find some Christmas magic in Narrowsburg on Sunday NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Youth Commission will create Christmas wonder in Narrowsburg, with a celebration featuring a tree-lighting, … more

12/1/21

I attended "Art in Sixes" at the DVAA last weekend, in time to catch the River Reporter’s Eileen Hennessy placing a tiny red dot (sold!) next to one of my six-by-six inch photos on canvas. Thanks, Eileen!

Thanks for the memories

Good, bad, or somewhere in-between, holidays evoke memories. In the old days, we’d take family photos (with actual cameras, not phones) of the Thanksgiving turkey and relatives gathering to … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/24/21

Heating assistance available in Bethel

BETHEL, NY — The Bethel Local Development Corporation (BLDC) has announced that the Citizens Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will once again be a priority program in the Town of Bethel in … more

11/23/21

A sizeable crowd gathered at Veterans Park in Kauneonga Lake Thursday, November 11 to salute veterans and their loved ones.

Veterans Day commemorated in Bethel

BETHEL, NY — A sizable crowd gathered at Veterans Park in Kauneonga Lake on Thursday, November 11 to salute veterans and their loved ones. Following traditional protocols, Bethel Town … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/11/21

Muralist David Barnett congratulates Bigfoot on eluding capture at the Bethel Storage Park on Rt 17B. Check it out, but keep your eyes on the road!

David Barnett: Thinking outside the box

I don’t know about you, but personally, I like to drive. As a kid, my parents would pile us all into the ’59 Buick and hit the road with no actual destination in mind, but simply to take … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/10/21

Bigfoot sighted in Sullivan County?

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — Reports of residents seeing something they “can’t explain” have been flooding social media in the past few days. People are claiming that a … more

11/9/21

The Duggan Community Center is a community hub in the Town of Bethel.

Former Bethel Tax Collector pleads guilty

BETHEL, NY — State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on November 5 that former Town of Bethel Tax Collector Debra Gabriel, of Bethel, … more

11/5/21

Funding for Bethel Woods and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region November 4 to 10 more

11/2/21

Candidates for Bethel, NY

Supervisor Vote for One Daniel Sturm "Since 2008, when I first took over as supervisor, the town has been fiscally prudent and responsible. We have always been under the state’s … more

10/27/21

At last week's Barryville Farmers' Market the costume parades for both children and canines were great fun to photograph. To see all of the photos, check out our Facebook page and dot com. And yes, "Cousin Itt" won a prize!

Trick or treat?

Ah, Halloween! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Costumes, candy and things that go bump in the night top the list, but more than that, I love seeing and photographing kids having the time … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 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

A decade of films, a decade of change

NARROWSBURG, NY — From police reform to “Sesame Street” to chats with filmmakers, in long films and short, there’s something for everyone at the Big Eddy Film Festival. The … more

The Big Eddy Film Festival turns 10, and celebrates | 9/29/21

Neighborly disputes in the Town of Bethel

BETHEL, NY — A pair of neighborly disputes dominated discussion at the Bethel Town Board meeting on Wednesday, August 25. The first involved noise complaints about the Yasgur Road … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/7/21

Checkered flag time. Tyler Wagner, the winner of the vintage division, takes a victory lap at the speedway.

Midgets pack a mighty punch

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — It was a race to the finish line at Bethel Speedway on Saturday, August 21 as Hurricane Henri approached the region. Plus, due to a concert later that day at Bethel Woods, … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/1/21

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