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Police find AK47 left by suspected cop killer, search continues
PSP Press Release Blooming Grove – The Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at the Blooming Grove station where two Pennsylvania State...
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Judge orders Buto to sign over Narrowsburg school
Judge Stephan Schick has ordered Joan Buto to sign over her contract to buy the Narrowsburg school to Brendan and Kathy Weiden as she had previously agreed to do. The hearing was held on September 22....
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DV considers opposition to gas compressor expansion
DINGMAN, PA — Opponents of a proposed expansion of gas pipeline compressor station in Milford Township on September 19 asked for the support of the Delaware Valley School District.They found some...
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Upper Delaware residents join climate march
NEW YORK CITY, NY — Of the 400,000 or so people participating in the People’s Climate March on September 21, quite a few were from the Upper Delaware Valley. There were representatives from the...
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Plans and ruins in Berlin Township
BEACH LAKE, PA — At its September 16 regular monthly meeting, the Berlin Township Board of Supervisors focused its attention on two matters on its own agenda and one directed to it by the public. Read...
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Training Sullivan mediators
MONTICELLO, NY — The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) is looking for community-minded people to join its volunteer mediator panel to provide mediation services in local courts. Although no special...
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PA taxpayer protection act
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Finance Committee has advanced legislation to limit the growth of state government spending in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Joe Scarnati. Read more
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Police continue search for gunman
BLOOMING GROVE, PA — At press time, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) had not found and arrested Eric Matthew Frein, but said they are getting closer to him.They are continuing their investigation...
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Bonacic’s casino comments
ALBANY, NY — As the New York State Gaming Commission held public hearings on the proposed casinos this week, Sen. John Bonacic stressed that economic benefit and job creation are important factors to...
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Wayne seeks state relief of waterway buffer regs
HONESDALE, PA — Saying state water-quality protection regulations are precluding private property development in the county, the Wayne County Commissioners have lent their support to legislation to...
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Sullivan West Central School District lockout
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Nancy P. Hackett said at the district’s September 18 board of education (BOE) meeting that, as of 8:47 a.m. that morning, both...
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New cell tower for Shohola
SHOHOLA, PA — General housekeeping was the theme of the night for the outstanding issues facing Shohola Township at the municipal government meeting on September 11. Read more
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Courthouse addition alternative being planned
MILFORD, PA — An alternative plan that would end the lengthy dispute about construction of a courthouse addition and save the disputed and historic Kenworthy Building is being discussed. Read more
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Residents critical of proposed sewer fee
PORT JERVIS, NY — Although Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker took pains to spell out the reasons why the city is considering imposing a sewer fee, resident after resident stood up in the packed room at...
View ArticleJust in time
An estimated 400,000 marchers took to the streets of New York City on Sunday to press world leaders to address climate change and to do it now. Many marched with environmental and social justice...
View ArticleConcerns about Narrowsburg Bridge construction on hamlet
September 24, 2014As many Narrowsburg residents are aware, PennDOT is planning a major renovation of the bridge that links our town with Route 652.This is a plea for sensible scheduling while the...
View ArticleJudge rules against Buto for reneging in school sale assignment
September 24, 2014Dear friends, supporters and neighbors,We thank you all for your continued encouragement and support for our plan for the Narrowsburg School building.We share with you important...
View ArticleLiteracy volunteers help open doors
September 24, 2014International Literacy Day was September 8. Few people realize the illiteracy problem that our country and state face. In New York, an estimated 2.7 million adults lack basic...
View ArticleJP’s eight ways to solve crime and violence
September 24, 2014How can we stop crime and violence? I have a few ideas. 1. We can have the NRA come into our towns and cities and supply the good guys with tactical semi-automatic weapons and they...
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Never too old to just listen to the music
During the last train ride up from the city together with my son, he commented, “I don’t know how you do this trip.” I tend to agree with him with the exception of what lies at the end of the ride...
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