To me, participating in meetings on the local level is critical to protecting the environment, and improving our way of life.  more

After being away for eight years, it’s beyond wonderful to be back in our beautiful river valley, with all the pleasures and challenges of rural life. It is also wonderful to be rejoining the Upper Delaware Community Network. In saying that, I urge any reader who has not joined to consider doing so. more

Amidst an ongoing and worsening mental health crisis in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken action that will deeply impact the availability of affordable mental health services for constituents across the state.   more

“Not now,” I scolded my intestines. “Bad timing.” more

PIKE COUNTY, PA — Calling all crazy cat ladies—and men! PAWS of the Hudson Valley/Pike County, an animal rescue group, is looking for people in the Matamoras/Milford/Shohola/Dingmans Ferry area to help with its Trap/Neuter/Release program. Help control the local cat population and stop the spread of disease. more

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Clarissa Wimmers had just stepped into her director’s role at the Wayne County Food Pantry, and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.  more

Frank Richard Avery, 91, of Beach Lake, PA, passed away January 10, 2023 at home. Frank was born April 27, 1931 in Honesdale, PA. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 11; visitation to be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Beach Lake United Methodist Church in Beach Lake. Funeral services will follow the visitation, taking place from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at the church. more

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — In the opinion of this sports scribbler, the Tri-Valley cheerleading squad played a significant role in sparking the Bears boys’ varsity basketball team’s 49-28 home-stand win over the Yellowjackets of Eldred on Friday, January 21.  more

I once had an old friend, not so recently deceased, who had a thirst for whiskey, a passion for the best bamboo fly rods, fly fishing and—not the least—women. more

When January rolls around, people think about watching eagles at favorite viewing spots along ice-free water. more

HURLEYVILLE, NY — Curious about snowshoeing? To find out if it’s for you, the public is invited to “Snowshoeing Basics” on Saturday, January 28 at 10 a.m. at Morgan … more

HARRISBURG, PA — Just weeks into the new year, the Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has been rocked by disorganization and unkept promises. Meanwhile, in the Senate, the … more

HURLEYVILLE, NY — As I stood in the ballroom of the Hurleyville Arts Center on January 13, I witnessed juniors and seniors from all over the county enter the space with their curious eyes and … more

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Borough Council started the new year off in a new location with the appointment of a new council member. In the first meeting since moving from Main Street to the … more

TOWN OF BETHEL, NY — A report is being investigated of a potential sewage leak affecting the Mongaup River. Shannon Schultz lives on Creamery Road, near the Sullivan County International … more

Utilities relief for New Yorkers ALBANY, NY — Roughly 478,000 residential customers and 56,000 small businesses in New York State will receive assistance totaling $672 million to pay off … more

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — A river may run between them, but Pike County, PA and Sullivan County, NY share an issue of unaffordable housing. Articles in this week's edition of the River … more

MONTICELLO, NY — An $8 million project in Monticello looks to pair housing with commercial development. Three properties on Broadway, all taken over by the Sullivan County Land Bank (SCLB) … more

MILFORD, PA — It’s “nearly impossible” for many Pike County residents to afford housing without some sort of government subsidy, according to the results of a 2020 housing … more

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests: more