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"Hellbender," one of the films featured at the Big Eddy Film Festival, was partially shot in Sullivan County.

The Big Eddy Film Festival is back in town

NARROWSBURG, NY — HBO Max, prepare to step aside. Netflix, your days are numbered. Hulu, who do you think you’re fooling? Real films in real theaters are about to return to Tusten. … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 9/14/22

Local fire chiefs and emergency responders carry in the remembrance wreath at Highland’s 9/11 ceremony on September 11 in Heroes Park in Eldred.

We will not forget

ELDRED, NY — It’s been 21 years since planes flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. What followed, Rev. Susan Storms from … more

By LAURIE STUART | 9/14/22

Honesdale Mayor Derek Williams, left, Greater Honesdale Partnership Executive Director Sandi Levens, Pennsylvania Downtown Center Julie Fitzpatrick, PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Northeast Regional Director Paul Macknosky and DCED Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello announcing Honesdale's designation as a Keystone Communities Main Street.

Honesdale designated a Keystone Communities Main Street

HONESDALE, PA — The COVID-19 pandemic changed the ways people relate to the places around them. Rounds of mask mandates, business shutdowns and work-from-home requirements made formerly … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/14/22

The Milford Readers and Writers Festival shows how important reading is. It also allows writers and readers to meet and talk.

When writers and readers talk

MILFORD, PA — It’s like the town’s largest book club. A writers’ group, with fans weighing in. And it’s a chance to talk about books, the wonder they offer and the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 9/7/22

Jabs, burns and retweets

PENNSYLVANIA — The high-profile Senate race between Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, and television’s celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz has a distinctly modern feel. … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/6/22

Upper Delaware Council Shohola Township representative Aaron Robinson, left, debating the precedent-setting nature of the Camp FIMFO development with Town of Fremont representative Jim Grier.

A precedent set

NARROWSBURG, NY — It was only one in a series of needed recommendations, not a final decision. All the same, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) saw its 6-4 vote on September 1 as a matter of … more

By LIAM MAYO | 9/4/22

“Pressed in Light” showcases the artistic collaboration of photographer Kaitlyn Danielson and florist and flower gardener Leslie LeFranc.

Light in bloom

BARRYVILLE, NY — “This is not your typical show that includes photos of beautiful flowers,” said ceramicist and gallery owner Nonna Hall. The upcoming show, she said, will be … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/31/22

A pride flag outside of Honesdale resident Amanda DeMasi's house was slashed in July.

Seeking accountability and action

HONESDALE, PA — A councilor’s remark at a June Honesdale Borough Council meeting continues to reverberate, and will lead to an anti-discrimination policy statement from the mayor’s … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 8/30/22

The memorial in honor of William "Billy" Steinberg stands in place outside the Forestburgh Fire Company No. 1 building, flanked by firefighters.

‘A great guy with a big heart’

FORESTBURGH, NY — Firefighters, emergency response personnel and family friends came to pay their respects to William “Billy” Steinberg at an August 27 unveiling of a memorial built … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/30/22

An election sign outside Highland's polling place on August 23.

And the votes are in

STATEWIDE, NY — The votes are in and the races have been called following a round of primary and special elections on August 23. Democrat Pat Ryan won the special election to replace … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/24/22

Canal Festival taught visitors about the history of the area and the importance of the D&H Canal.

Canal days, 2022 style

WHITE MILLS, PA — Wayne County Historical Society has a vision. A vision to make the early days along the D&H Canal come to life. And a vision to connect newcomers and old-comers through … more

By JEFF SIDLE | 8/23/22

Option 3 on display at an August 17 meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature.

Redistricting Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature chose the third option of the available redistricting maps at a full board meeting on Thursday, August 18. The legislature voted 5-4 in favor … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/23/22

Wayne addresses housing

HONESDALE, PA — It’s widely recognized that the availability and the lack of housing is an issue, regionally and across the nation. A new initiative in Wayne County looks to tackle the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/23/22

"Good of the Hive" artist Matt Willey will deliver a lecture at Lackawanna College, in collaboration with the Wright Center for Community Health, on September 2.

Painting 50,000 honeybees

SCRANTON, PA — “The Good of the Hive” artist Matt Willey will speak at Lackawanna College’s theater at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6. The work raises awareness about the … more

8/17/22

Actor Melissa Gilbert, here pictured with her husband, Timothy Busfield and their dog Chicago, will host the Canine Fashion Show at the Cochecton Pump House on August 20.

Dogs on the catwalk at the Canine Fashion Show

COCHECTON, NY — Fashionable fox terriers. Stylish Samoyeds. Chic cocker spaniels. Glamorous German shepherds. Dogs of all breeds will model their favorite looks in the first Catskills canine … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/17/22

Jaimie Cheny and Josh Riley are two of the candidates vying on election day, August 23.

New York goes to the polls

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — After an extended and contentious process of redistricting, voters in New York are gearing up to vote in their new districts on August 23. Sullivan County voters will … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/16/22

Algae bloom cleared out of Lake Superior

A potentially harmful algae bloom at Lake Superior State Park in Bethel has cleared out, and test results from the NYS Department of Health indicate no presence in the swim area. As such, Lake … more

8/12/22

Maya van Rossum, the head of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, advocates at an August 4 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council in favor of citizen participation in the Camp FIMFO permitting process.

FIMFO and the environment

HIGHLAND, NY — The Camp FIMFO project in the Town of Highland could have a major impact on the town. Northgate Resorts, in partnership with Sun Communities, plans to spend around $44.9 million … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/9/22

The Gramercy Brass Orchestra will open the 29th season of the Shandelee Music Festival on Saturday, August 6.

Three nights of music from the SMF

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Shandelee Music Festival (SMF) will kick off its 29th season with concerts by the Gramercy Brass Orchestra and by violinist Midori. It all begins at 8 p.m. on … more

8/3/22

The map depicts the proposed warehouse in location to Milford Springs. The close proximity of the development is a main concern for those who are opposed to LVL's plan, as Milford Springs is a primary source of water for both Milford and Dingmans.

Unsent documents and keeping secrets

MILFORD, PA — The discussion over a proposed mega-warehouse in Milford grew heated at a July 18 Milford Township Board of Supervisors meeting and at a July 26 Milford Township Planning … more

By VICTORIA HOFFMANN | 8/3/22

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