It’s one of those expressions that most people have heard, whether one is Jewish or not. Simply put, it means “congratulations,” and I’ve uttered those words on a number of … more

YOUNGSVILLE, NY — As President Barack Obama once said, “Democracy is a garden that has to be tended.” The work of four artists, Marjorie Morrow, Miriam Hernandez, Gail Tuchman … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Company, as part of its Fort Delaware After Dark series, reprises its haunted history lantern tour on Saturday, October 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fort Delaware, … more

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — A program on what it was like to make cider on a 1930s Catskill farm will be held Sunday, October 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Time and the Valleys Museum.   … more

HONESDALE, PA — For eight years now, the Missing Pieces gallery has been an integral part of Main Street and of Honesdale’s art scene. Even the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) Main … more

LEHIGH TWP., PA – The Pennsylvania State Police Honesdale barracks is investigating a  missing juvenile case. more

LAKE ARIEL, PA — William Henry Motz, 31, of Lake Ariel, Wayne County PA, has been charged with drug delivery  resulting in death, a first-degree felony, involuntary manslaughter, a first … more

Pike County District Attorney Raymond J. Tonkin announced the following criminal sentences were issued by Pike County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Gregory Chelak: more

MONTICELLO, NY — Members of the Monticello Police arrested Justus L. McMoore age 37 of Monticello on Oct. 1 , McMoore was charged with the felony of Burglary in the 3 rd degree and the … more

PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PA – On October 1, at approximately 10:25 a.m., a report of a missing 12-year-old, Kiana Simon, B/N/F, DOB 03/12/10 was reported missing to the Pennsylvania State Police Blooming Grove Barracks. Simon had left her residence at 167 Tanglewood DR, Tanglewood Lakes Community, Palmyra Twp, Pike County, between 9:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. more

 LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Sullivan West Bulldogs boys’ soccer squad gave it their all on September 27, but the young team was dominated by the visiting Eagles of John S. Burke Catholic. They were defeated, 9-0. more

We all love fly hatches—the bigger, the better, right? more

With September here, along with some cooler mornings, a few bird species have started to migrate south. Smaller birds, such as the yellow warbler, were already on their way near the end of August, and some might have seen nighthawks snatching insects in flight over lakes and rivers as they too headed south.  more

Thomas M. H. Kappner, 78, passed away on Friday September 16, 2022. Tom was born in Shanghai, China, where his father had fled from Nazi Germany. The family moved to Latin America, and Tom grew up living in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Mexico. He spoke English, Spanish, German and Portuguese.  more

It is with a heavy heart that her family shares the passing of our beloved sister and aunt Theresa Pravetz, 91, of Hawley, PA, on September 25, 2022. more

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold a memorial bench dedication and reception in memory of Ed Wesely, its friend and founding member, on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Van Scott Nature Reserve, 571 Perkins Pond Rd. more

George James Benedict, 67, of Lackawaxen Township, PA, passed away September 26, 2022. George was born May 18, 1955 in Newark, NJ. Friends were received on October 2 at the Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford, PA. more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Dr. Richard K. Greenfeld was the founding president of Sullivan County Community College from its opening in 1963 until his departure in 1966. more

The first “Irreplaceable,” which ran in the River Reporter almost a year ago, chronicled Cass’ memories of her Aunt Nell. more

After listening to several people testify at the recent hearing of the Milk Marketing Board, the board made the decision to continue the present level of the over-order premium at $1 per cwt [per hundred pounds of milk] for the remainder of 2022. more