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Competitors for the Narrowsburg School speak
NARROWSBURG, NY — This week The River Reporter received press releases from both parties that have placed bids to purchase the old Narrowsburg Central School from the Sullivan West School District. We...
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Couple perishes in explosion; Riverside house entirely demolished
DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — The couple who owned and operated the Callicoon Flea Market for 35 years perished in an explosion that ripped apart their riverside home on River Road on the evening of June 15....
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Tusten considers buying building
NARROWSBURG, NY — For the past two meetings, the Tusten Town Board has discussed purchasing the building next to the fire department. Councilman Tony Ritter brought up the proposition, saying that now...
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Former Monticello mayor and Thompson supervisor dies
MONTICELLO, NY — Longtime Town of Thompson supervisor and former mayor and trustee of the Village of Monticello David Kaufman passed away at his home on June 16. Read more
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Baker sponsors photo/calendar contest for district
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s 20th senatorial district spans from the Delaware River and Pocono Mountains in the east to the Susquehanna River and Endless Mountains in the west, with unique...
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Delaware plans stronger dog laws
HORTONVILLE, NY — At the Delaware Town meeting on June 12, the board discussed a plan to modify its laws, and specifically the town’s dog control laws. The town clerk, Tess McBeath, acknowledged this...
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Petition against Narrowsburg rehab
NARROWSBURG, NY — An online petition against the opening of a drug and alcohol rehab facility is circulating. The petition was emailed to The River Reporter on June 16 and it says, “We, the concerned...
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A call to take back the streets; A victim’s mother organizes
MONTICELLO, NY — The Village of Monticello does not have the highest crime rate in the region—according to City-Data.com, that distinction goes to the Village of Liberty. Still, crime in Monticello is...
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Community supporting stricken family
ELDRED, NY — Residents in the Town of Highland are rallying behind one of their favorite sons.James “J.J.” Hanson Jr., 33, a Yulan native and current Florida resident, was recently diagnosed with...
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Foxwoods out and other casino notes
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Muss Development and Foxwoods Resort Casino have abandoned plans to build a casino at the site of the former Grossingers Hotel in Liberty. In an open letter to the residents of...
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Port Jervis ups abandoned building fees
PORT JERVIS, NY — There are some 155 vacant or abandoned buildings in Port Jervis, which represents about one out of every 15 buildings in the city. To combat the problem, in May the Port Jervis Common...
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Public hearing for Cochecton highway superintendent term change
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Citing the demands of campaigning when weather conditions often require job overtime, Highway Superintendent Kevin Esselman last month petitioned the Cochecton Town Board to...
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Boy Scout gunshots irk neighbors
WHITE LAKE, NY — Officials from the Boy Scouts say they have been conducting rifle shooting at the Ten Mile River Boy Scout facility for 80 years. Neighbors say something has changed in the past few...
View ArticleSeeking stability, continuity and a better vision
Honesdale Borough government needs some stability. Since the beginning of this year alone, three borough council members and a mayor have resigned. Yes, the borough normally has its share of turnover...
View ArticleReading aloud
Reading stories aloud to my children has been one of the most enjoyable perks of being a mother. Now that they are older, I miss the time spent with them reading—and rereading over and over—stories...
View ArticleClosing the door
June 18, 2014It is public. In the […] days since we announced that we were ending Green Door Magazine, there has been an outpouring of emotions and support. And also a lot of questions. This statement...
View ArticleFlag washing
It was a beautiful August day as we gathered in the town square. Two large tubs, one with soapy water and one with clean water, had been set up in front of the speakers’ podium. A good-sized flag hung...
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The farmhand
CALLICOON CENTER, NY — Nadine Fattaleh is no shrinking violet. At 18, she left the security and familiarity of her home in Jordan to pursue an economics degree at Columbia University, decided when she...
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Santana and the Trout Parade One of these things is different from the other
With two such disparate events on my schedule last weekend, I was stymied on how to draw them together here. “What’s the hook?” I whispered to the pup (www.facebook.com/DharmaTheWonderDog) “What could...
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Late Night Ramble hosted by The Cooperage Project
HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main St., will host the Late Night Ramble 2014 on Saturday, June 21. This year’s ramble will feature Big Leg Emma. Doors will open at 9 p.m., and...
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