UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. — In early 2025, Penn State Extension will offer the “Arborist Short Course Series,” a 10-day webinar series designed to increase working tree knowledge and …
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1/3/25
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Despite outrage from industry stakeholders, the Sullivan County legislators in their full board meeting on December 19 authorized the increase of tipping fees for trash …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKRON
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12/30/24
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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — The new year is upon us, and a whole year’s worth of stories have yet to be written. Calendars, planners, notebooks and diaries all stand ready and waiting to …
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By LIAM MAYO and RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/30/24
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BERLIN, PA — The Berlin Township Board of Supervisors engaged in a back-and-forth with a member of the public at its monthly meeting on December 17, 2024. At issue were the political signs …
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By JIM MCKEEGAN
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12/30/24
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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — Weather watchers in the mid-Atlantic are still concerned about drought conditions, but the wet weather of recent weeks has offered the region some reprieve.
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/30/24
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Despite partisan challenges, lawmakers managed to pass some notable bills in 2023 and 2024 including a major education boost.
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BY STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER of SPOTLIGHT PA
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12/26/24
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WAYNE & PIKE COUNTIES, PA — When the idea of bringing a family center to the Wayne/Pike area first came up, it was “totally foreign to us,” said Tony Herzog, former Wayne County …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/23/24
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HIGHLAND, NY — Residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the town’s purchase of 564 Route 55 at a public hearing come January and a new comprehensive plan through a …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/23/24
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — They identify as members of the Senior Legislative Action Committee (SLAC)—Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Lou Setren, and Ken Walter—and attend virtually …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/23/24
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HIGHLAND, NY — The project has gone on longer than the construction of the Tappan Zee bridge, a public commenter pointed out at the public hearing on the Camp FIMFO project held December 18. …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/23/24
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LACKAWAXEN & BERLIN TOWNSHIPS, PA — A proposed intermunicipal agreement where road maintenance is split between Berlin and Lackawaxen Township could pave the way (pun intended) for …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/23/24
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NARROWSBURG, NY – The Burgs’ Main St. was out for tree lighting this past Saturday, December 7. The tree donated to the town by Nick Brying and Aaron McIntire glowed, with hot cocoa and a …
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12/18/24
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WAYNE & PIKE COUNTIES, PA —The Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, visited the Wallenpaupack Area School District to support Wayne and Pike County joining the rest of …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/18/24
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PIKE COUNTY, PA — None of the Pike County Commissioners were happy to propose a 12-percent increase in property taxes for 2025, which they said would raise an average property owner’s …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/18/24
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ELDRED, NY — Driving through Eldred at Christmastime is an experience not to be missed.
The quiet, unassuming hamlet in the Town of Highland comes alive with festive lights, massive …
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By SUSAN WALIGUNDA WADE
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12/18/24
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MILANVILLE, PA & SKINNERS FALLS, NY — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation now plans to permanently destroy the standing Skinners Falls Bridge, reversing its prior stated intention …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/17/24
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MONTICELLO, NY — Funding for employees in law enforcement and emergency services sparked debate among officials prior to an 8-1 vote by legislators approving the 2025 Sullivan County Budget. …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/17/24
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HIGHLAND, NY — The Town of Highland has received a $75,000 grant from retiring NY-100 Assembly Member, Aileen Gunther, in addition to a local families donation of a new message board for the …
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By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN
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12/17/24
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BEACH LAKE, PA — A hitch in service at the Beach Lake post office led customers to complain on social media about having to come in person after not receiving their mail the first week of …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/11/24
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LACKAWAXEN, PA — In a meeting held November 18, the Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors authorized the township’s purchase of the Threshman property at 700 Towpath Road. The decision …
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By LIAM MAYO
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12/11/24
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