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Lackawaxen loves parks and rec with new board, parks projects

LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP, PA — The cause of public recreation in Lackawaxen Township played a large role on the township’s agenda for Monday, March 24, as the township board of supervisors … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/2/25

Former District 3 Legislator Michael Brooks has died at 66

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Former District 3 Republican representative for the Sullivan County legislature, Michael Brooks, is reportedly dead. I’m saddened,” said Legislature Chair … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 4/1/25

Panelists present about their careers in the court system to students at the Women in Law event hosted at the Sullivan County Courthouse in Monticello.

From the bench to the classroom: Women in court careers guide future leaders

MONTICELLO, NY — “So just know that you deserve a seat at every table of every room you go into, and don’t doubt yourself. That’s something I think I struggle with still, and … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 4/1/25

Detective Jack Harb of the Sullivan County Sherriff's Office.

Detective contests pending ‘investigation’ with paid leave

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — First, Det. Jack Harb was suspended for 30 days without pay. Then, he was suspended with pay, pending an internal investigation. The length of the suspension and the … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 4/1/25

Decomposed remains of man missing since September 2024 found in Roscoe

ROSCOE, NY — New York State Police confirmed that on March 17, “severely decomposed human remains” were discovered adjacent to a stream off County Route 92. The body has been … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/29/25

DVAA calls for ‘frack country’ narratives

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is putting a call out for artists “to uplift voices of those touched by fracking through artistic exploration that will create … more

3/26/25

DEC to inspect Monticello site planned to be affordable housing

MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Manor, a local hospital that first opened in 1923 and operated as an assisted living facility until 2008, is owned by the Sullivan County Land Bank, which plans to … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/25/25

Bresnahan’s office reviewing environmental funding for Delaware River

DELAWARE RIVER — The office of U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R, PA-08) is currently reviewing a proposed piece of legislation that would reauthorize the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/25/25

Workshop with residents with concerns over high energy bills and New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customer service, with over a 100 attendees in late February, 2025.

Legislature tries to quell outrage over high NYSEG bills

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — “The incremental year after year rubber stamping by the [Public Service Commission] PSC of the rates on customers has hit critical mass,” said Karen … more

3/25/25

A woman holds up a sign during the Saturday, March 22 protest in Honesdale.

Protests and counter-protesters after ICE raid in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Protests taking place on Honesdale’s Main Street have become heated after reports indicated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a raid on … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/25/25

Sheila Dugan, in blue, is helped away from the Skinners Falls Bridge on Wednesday, March 19.

Protester Sheila Dugan arrested at Skinners Falls Bridge

MILANVILLE, PA — Sheila Dugan, 86, was arrested on Friday, March 21 during attempts to disrupt the demolition of the Skinners Falls Bridge. Dugan was charged with criminal tresspass and … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/21/25

ICE raids Honesdale restaurant

HONESDALE, PA — Reports have indicated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a raid on Elegante Restaurant and Pizzaria, a Honesdale Main Street mainstay, today, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/19/25

Sheila Dugan, in blue, is helped away from the Skinners Falls Bridge.

A single protester crosses yellow tape to ‘save’ Skinners Falls Bridge

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — No one got arrested, in the end. Sheila Duggan, 86, stood behind the caution tape on the Pennsylvania side of the Skinners Falls Bridge the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/19/25

The team at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre continues to innovate and expand programming, bringing even more opportunities, creativity and vibrancy to the community.

The ‘anchor of Hurleyville’

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) has truly “come into its own,” said CEO Christina Antizzo, reflecting on the organization’s progress. … more

By BENITA GOLDSTEIN | 3/19/25

Catholic Charities guts staff and ends Sullivan drug programs

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Jonathan Sanchez died in Sullivan County of a drug overdose. His mother Dorothy Sanchez through tears held up a photo of her deceased son in front of the legislature. … more

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/18/25

The Wayne County Commissioners present a proclamation of the week of March 16 as Wayne County 4H Week.

Commissioners declare 4-H week in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — During their March 13 meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners officially declared the week of March 16 as 4-H week in the county. According to its … more

By JAMIE FALGIE | 3/17/25

DVSD to revisit trans inclusion agreement

DELAWARE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT — In light of an anti-DEI push from the Trump administration, the board of education at Delaware Valley School District (DVSD) plans to revisit a 2016 agreement … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/17/25

$EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin participates in a March 2 roundtable about fracking regulations in the Delaware River valley.$

Deregulatory push could jeopardize regional fracking regulations

DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — In its first few weeks in office, the Trump administration has launched a wave of deregulatory efforts, with environmental regulations a specific target. While the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/17/25

Ryan Mitro was in the first cohort of the Beginner Farmer Program—Mitro in his greenhouse at Fare View Gardens in Fallsburg.

Sullivan farmers to lose $1.5 million if federal funding cuts stick

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Beginner Farmer Program had just entered the second year of a five-year contract through the USDA American Rescue Plan when federal action from the Trump … more

BY RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN | 3/12/25

Wallenpaupack's mission statement hangs in the walls of its high school.

No changes yet for Wallenpaupack schools amidst federal rhetoric

WALLENPAUPACK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT — Despite a series of federal orders aimed at reshaping local educational priorities, so far Wallenpaupack has not shifted its policies, according to … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/12/25

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