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LONG EDDY, NY — For a lot of veterans, service to their beloved country reaches further than their time in the United States military, as they enlist to lend a hand to their local communities … more

By TED WADDELL | 5/9/23

A sample of the metal implant inside a foot display, held by Dr. Woodley. A similar implant was embedded in patient Maureen McHale.

First total ankle replacement at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — Maureen McHale, 63, had a total ankle replacement at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She became the first patient ever to have that procedure performed at the Honesdale-based … more

5/3/23

Litterplucking in the rain

NARROWSBURG, NY — Russell Miller and Marsha Place, with eight-week-old Elliot, were all smiles as they returned to the Litterpluck collection site on Sunday, April 30. Part of the 2023 Upper … more

By LAURIE STUART | 5/2/23

A selection of photos displayed at a Thursday, April 27 press conference show the damage done to Sullivan County by the tornado of April 22.

Tornado-impacted communities call for aid

ROSCOE, NY — The tornado that hit Roscoe and the Town of Callicoon on April 22 didn’t cause any injuries or deaths. When the Sullivan County community gathered on April 27 for a … more

By LIAM MAYO | 5/2/23

Tornado relief available in Sullivan County

ROSCOE and JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is being deployed into Sullivan County starting Thursday, April 27, providing resources to Sullivan … more

4/27/23

Tornado hits Sullivan

CALLICOON CENTER, NY — The tornado that hit Sullivan County over the weekend has already brought the community together to repair its damage. The tornado touched down on Saturday, … more

4/25/23

The diesel pump at the Barryville Oasis was found damaged on Friday, April 21, days after the town decided to go to court to enforce a stop work order against the business. Initial community speculation tied the two together; later reports have indicated that the damage was an accident.

The Oasis dries up

BARRYVILLE, NY — A code enforcement issue with a Barryville area business will make its way to the New York State Supreme Court. The Highland Town Board held an emergency meeting on … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/25/23

Mad ads

YOUNGSVILLE, NY — The ads are nostalgic gems: a woman ecstatic over her waffle maker, glamorous ladies smiling as they clean their toilets, men beaming as they wax their cars. Did we actually … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/25/23

Artist June Moss tells stories in paint

BARRYVILLE, NY — “I’ve spent 40 years between the East Village in Manhattan and Sullivan County, showing my images,” said artist June Moss. She’s obviously been … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/19/23

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Field Station and Environmental Education Center are working with Mark and Courtney Peterson to protect and permanently preserve some of the Petersons' land in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, PA. The parcel will become the Mark and Courtney Peterson Nature Preserve. ..

Beauty—big and small

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — Whether it’s sweeping vistas of the Upper Delaware River or intimate small streams that meander through undisturbed forests, natural beauty is the landscape … more

4/19/23

Members of Sullivan County government and law enforcement came together on Friday, April 14 to speak against New York State's bail reform policies.

Bail reform wrong, say Sullivan representatives

MONTICELLO, NY — “Protecting the public is one of the most important responsibilities of government,” said Sen. Peter Oberacker (NY-51). “When a crime has been committed, the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/19/23

VIP executive director Michele Minor Wolf speaking at a Take Back the Night event in May 2021.

PA abuse legislation still uncertain

HONESDALE, PA — National data on sexual abuse has shown that when a survivor of childhood sexual assault chooses to come forward about their experience, it’s often not until many years … more

By OWEN WALSH | 4/12/23

Rebekah Creshkoff presents on the problems of plastic pollution on behalf of Beyond Plastic during an April 6 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council.

UDC talks Upper Delaware

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — What do plastic pollution, the Skinners Falls bridge and the National Park Service (NPS) have in common? They were all discussed at a Thursday, April 6 meeting of … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/12/23

Summer hugs between city sister Kailie, left, and Grahamsville host Lily.

A summer tradition returns

REGION — “I grew up on Long Island,” said Lisa Weiss of Hankins, NY. “I saw the Fresh Air Fund advertised on TV.” She didn’t take part, but the thought of it … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/11/23

Mrs. Doris Day is pictured just before blowing out the candle on her 100th birthday cake.

Honesdale’s own Doris Day celebrates 100 years

HONESDALE, PA — The dining area of the Honesdale Senior Center was all decked out with St. Patrick’s Day decorations on March 17. Joy was added to the fun, because one of their own, … more

By JEFFREY SIDLE | 4/5/23

Early into the first hour of the It’s WATTS Happening breakfast fundraiser for Rich Watts, it was already standing room only. A good time was had by all at the town hall in Eldred, and many thousands of dollars were raised thanks to the generosity of a caring community. ..

It’s WATTS happened

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY — The debrief occurred over breakfast, which seemed fitting since the idea was hatched over omelets and coffee. Three friends got together and looked back at the … more

By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE | 4/5/23

A crowd was gathered on Broad Street in Milford, PA, at the Soldiers and Sailors monument for the observance of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29. It was the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the last United States combat troops stationed in Vietnam. ..

Leaving Vietnam, 50 years later

MILFORD, PA — On March 29, 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. And in Milford on March 29, officers and members of veterans organizations, family, friends, veterans and … more

By JEFFREY SIDLE | 4/5/23

Pearl Zayas teaches a class on emotional intelligence—to know their feelings are valid, and to decide how to move forward .

Our emotions, brilliant and powerful

EVERYWHERE THERE ARE CHILDREN — Most of us have heard of IQ, which stands for “Intelligence Quotient.” It’s a number that represents someone’s reasoning ability and … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 3/28/23

The Red Barn Campground is gone, but you can still wade down The Delaware River tributaries, like Hankins Creek pictured here, are a perfect habitat for native trout species.

Trout season opens

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — As of this weekend, trout fishing is back on the agenda for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the region. In New York, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation … more

3/28/23

The system that supplies New York City with its water connects multiple watersheds and reservoirs upstate with distribution systems in the city.

Test shutdown a success

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — A full shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct is still months away, but a test shutdown conducted earlier in March went off without a hitch. The Delaware Aqueduct … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/28/23

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