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Local lawmakers announce 14 community projects in Pike, Wayne Counties
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (123+ words) HARRISBURG " Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40), along with Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) on Wednesday, May 20 are announcing that 14 " "It's extremely vital that state government continues to provide funding support to make our region…...
Clinton to work with concerned residents on data center ordinance
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (646+ words) CLINTON TOWNSHIP, PA " The regular meeting of the Clinton Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, May 13 started with a discussion of regular township business: roadwork, office hours, EMS providers and the like. Very quickly, it became clear that these were…...
LEED, equity and the built environment
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (175+ words) Equity in the built environment begins with a simple reality: buildings shape everyday life. They influence who has access to clean air, safe classrooms, affordable utility bills, shaded streets, reliable public services and welcoming places to gather. The United States…...
Recycling program educates and inspires
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (205+ words) HONESDALE, PA " To celebrate Earth Day, Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) hosted a recycling program featuring Cheryl and Stu Badner, co-founders of Corporate Waste " HONESDALE, PA " To celebrate Earth Day, Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) hosted…...
On hate speech and its effects
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (152+ words) The River Reporter On hate speech and its effects The My View, " The words we use make a difference " ( River Reporter, May 7-13), is a confused and confusing word salad. Instead of picking it apart, I will just quote from the…...
Western Sullivan Public Library announces spoken word open mic
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (74+ words) The River Reporter CALLICOON, NY " The Callicoon Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library continues its 2026 Open Mic/Spoken Word series on a new day, the fourth Friday of the month"in May that's on the 22nd. Creative writers aged 16 and…...
Record number of volunteers for litter sweep
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (438+ words) REGION " Nearly 525 volunteers cleaned up roadsides, riverbanks and public spaces in communities surrounding the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River during the sixth annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep. Pick-ups were organized in all 13 of the Upper Delaware Council's (UDC) member…...
The dirt on incinerators
1+ day, 39+ min ago (490+ words) [ Ed. note: What follows are Dr. Goldstein's remarks to the Sullivan County Public Works Committee.] My name is Dr. Steven Goldstein. This July, I celebrate 45 years in pediatrics. I work " My name is Dr. Steven Goldstein. This July, I celebrate…...
Memorial Day parades and services
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (945+ words) The Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day services at the following: 9 a. m. , Poplar Grove " The Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day services at the following: 9 a. m. , Poplar Grove Cemetery; 9: 15 a. m. , Monument at the Phillipsport Community Center; 9: 30 a. m. , Burlingham…...
Million-dollar houses in New York
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (348+ words) Reports have revealed the proposed "pied--terre tax" threshold would be dramatically lowered from luxury second homes worth $5 million to properties with market values at just $1 million. The proposal represents another example of Albany politicians marketing a tax as targeting…...