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The rusty spinner versus a pale evening dun, the hatch on the river.

We planned to go fishing on June 2, but when the weather report forecast an 85 percent chance of showers for the western Catskills, the trip was canceled. Next morning, when my friend checked in, … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 6/29/22

Catskill Legend Mike Canazon grew up finger-fishing, and later became a well-respected fishing guide and master split-cane bamboo rod maker. He is pictured with Jill Borenstein, CFFCM program director...

Honoring the Catskill Legends

ROSCOE, NY — What could be more fitting for the Catskill Fly Flying Center & Museum (CFFCM) annual dinner and the announcement of the 2022 Catskills Legends, than to host the event in Trout Town, U.S.A.? more

BY TED WADDELL | 6/8/22

“My story of survival began at Wayne Memorial,” said Phil Dux. He's a stroke survivor and credits care at Wayne Memorial and the stroke support group with his quality of life today.

Help available after a stroke, and more

After a stroke, help is available HONESDALE, PA — Phil Dux, 62, survived a hemorrhagic stroke in 2013, even after a week in a medically induced coma. But the Hawley resident found recovery … more

5/28/22

I was at the Celebrity Bartending event to benefit the Thunder 102 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraiser last Thursday at Bernies Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill,NY., with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jaime Schmeiser who stopped for a photo-op with fundraiser committee members Bold Gold Media's Paul Ciliberto, Yellow Cab of Monticello's Alan Keston and NY State Senator Mike Martucci.

Stressed, Exhausted & Lazy, Attorneys at Law

If I were going to incorporate this past week, and had a degree with which to back it up, that would be the name of my firm. To be fair, I’m usually all of those things most of the time, but … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/11/22

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

Support local media

Local media is often a perfect reflection of its community. Case in point: River Reporter. Thoughtful columns presented alongside news of the towns, high school sports and environmental concerns … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 4/27/22

Chef Kristian Unvericht has taken over the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare.

Preserving the flavor of the Cabin with a Mexican twist

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — In late March, the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare will reopen under new owner Chef Kristian Unvericht, as Foster Supply Hospitality, the group behind a rapidly expanding … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/24/22

Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill’s general manager, explains that what is now a framed-out empty space will soon be WJFF’s new production studio.

Radios and libraries

Radio Catskill wants to hear from you My name is Pete Madden, and I’m a journalist and a member of the community advisory board for 90.5 WJFF Radio Catskill, our region’s … more

3/23/22

Fishing the home pool

A river can be a strange, yet beguiling, mistress, drawing us in with its charm and potential reward, much like a beautiful woman. A river can be elusive one day and generous the next. A river can … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 3/9/22

Care Center activity director Miranda Page accepted the Valentine cards and chocolate pops from Monticello Kiwanis public relations chairperson Sheila Lashinsky.

Valentine greetings for the Care Center and more

Kara Spath honored at SUNY Cortland CORTLAND, NY — Kara Spath, a junior at SUNY Cortland, was named to the dean’s list for the 2021 fall semester. She’s achieved that rank every … more

2/16/22

Collecting the gift of life [Photo gallery]

With New York hospitals facing a chronic deficit of blood donations due to Covid-19, Resorts World New York hosted a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) last weekend … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 2/15/22

"Untitled," by Tif Wolf. Her work will be on display at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance beginning February 12.

DVAA reopens galleries for 2022 and more

Learn about our beautiful region ONLINE — Catskill Park Day is Tuesday, February 15. To celebrate, Catskill Mountainkeeper is holding two webinars that focus on the beauty and importance … more

2/9/22

Winter fun in Sullivan County

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Snow and ice are on repeat here in the Sullivan Catskills, but there are still so many activities both indoors and outdoors! Let’s take a look at what is … more

By JENN POWELL | 2/9/22

Winter is for remembering

The holiday cheer has depleted, like many blow-up snowmen scattered across front yards everywhere. The cold has now settled in, just as part-timers settle into their pool chairs in … more

By BRANDON KENT | 1/25/22

Christopher Blynn, pushed in a wheelchair by Linda Cherico, RN, gives a thumbs up to health care workers and visitors as he was discharged from Wayne Memorial Hospital...

Greentown man survives ‘life-threatening’ COVID-19 battle and more

What's new for healthcare in the Upper Delaware region January 6 to 12 more

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

Coffee ground in a grocery store aisle is a special smell that leaves its footprints in our memories.

The memorable scents of summer

Here we are on the cusp of winter, and I’m thinking about the smells of summer. Growing up, spending time in the Sullivan County Catskills in summer included the familiar strong odor of cow … more

By SHARON MARK COHEN | 12/21/21

Buck Brook Alpacas was given the STAR award for business achievement by the SCVA.

Sullivan Catskills announces award winners

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan Catskills has continued its longstanding tradition of recognizing individuals and businesses in the region. The awards were formally presented at their holiday … more

12/14/21

Sickness and deaths of despair. What’s a hospital to do?

REGION — That rural health care is in trouble is so accepted, it’s not even news. Rural Americans are more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic lower … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/2/21

My dog Freckles lives her best autumnal life at home in Sullivan County.

Editor’s letter

Dear reader, When you think of the Catskills/Upper Delaware, what comes to mind? This time of year, it’s probably flannels, knit hats, warm boots… but really, what makes our area so … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 10/17/21

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