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EMTs from Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, at your service. Pictured are captain Ralph Bressler, left; president Alex Rau; trustee Gordon LeRoy; and Tyler Black. The training session is titled "Indication for and use of iGel Supraglottic Airways."..

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corp (LMVAC) was established in 1962, and since then has come a long way in providing critical emergency medical services to the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/10/24

Franklin Trapp and Matt Lenz, founding executive producers of "In the Woods-In the Works," welcomed festival attendees last year in the tavern at the Forestburgh Playhouse.

Because ‘there’s something in the air’

FORESTBURGH, NY — Back in the olden days, before 2020, theatre director Matt Lenz and his husband had a second home in Forestburgh. “Then the pandemic hit and we moved here.” … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUTZ | 9/6/23

Honesdale greets October

HONESDALE, PA — Harvest and Heritage Days are back to celebrate autumn and agriculture—not to mention the shopping available in the borough. The event takes place on Saturday and … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/3/23

Lincoln's inauguration in 1861—the first to be photographed. Lincoln is under the wooden canopy, according to a note on Wikipedia.

The Lincoln nomination: Did historic event happen in Honesdale?

This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of the Wayne County Historical Society newsletter. It has been lightly edited for River Reporter style. Learn more about Wayne County … more

By PETER BECKER, Wayne County Historian | 2/15/23

It seems as though scammers are everywhere. Learn how to spot a scam, and what you can do.

Gone phishing

REGION — Prices are still high, and it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to shave a few dollars here and there. But scammers know this. It seems like there’s no end to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/8/23

The nine-day Wayne County Fair has a packed schedule of shows, thrills, rides, games, food and of course, farm. The midway opens daily at 12 noon and stays open until 11 p.m.

The Wayne County Fair is here

HONESDALE, PA — Baby cows, derby racing, live music and thrilling rides will be arriving shortly at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The annual county fair—the summer’s must-see … more

By KATERINA PLESCIA | 8/1/23

Lauren Roman is a veteran advocate, and is part of the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, AMVETS Post 50, VFW Post 7276. She served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2012, and deployed to Iraq 2009-2010 as the battalion surgeon of the 2-29 Field Artillery battalion of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, TX. During the second annual Vet Fest, she joined former U.S. Army Green Beret Derek Stoner on stage to perform “Will to Survive.” Stoner served numerous combat missions in some of the world's hot spots...

Earning the right to wear the uniform

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The second annual Vet Fest was held at the historic Grahamsville Fairgrounds on August 5. The popular event was sponsored by the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, … more

By TED WADDELL | 8/9/23

The Sex Monkeys perform at the Nurnberger Bierhaus, summer 2022.

Inspiring the future

Our lives are filled with music. We listen to it in our cars and on our phones. We follow our favorite artists on social media channels, buy their music, go to their concerts, and attend live music … more

By EKATERINA PEREYRA | 2/1/23

Chris Ramirez, a documentary photographer/cinematographer, was hired by New York State Sen. Mike Martucci to create promotional material for the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. The mission: to attract volunteers to the local fire service.

Showing ‘The Way Forward’

WURTSBORO, NY — The numbers of folks volunteering for community service are shrinking nationwide. So in the early spring of 2021, the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire established the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Channeling “The Shining” at the Cooperage.

Halloween is almost here

REGION — Halloween is no longer a kids-only celebration, and it’s not really confined to October 31 anymore. Granted, this year the spooky holiday falls on a Tuesday—who set … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/24/23

The 4-H Cloverbuds on Achievement Night: Henry Freidenstine, left; Gwendolyn Schuman; Alexandra Lopatofsky; Finnian Loughran; Everly Zablocky; Cally Non; Kinley Gries; Lainey Henderson; Mallory Olver; Victoria Polak; Ryder Rutledge; Cody Weist; Ella Dunn; Lincoln Olver; and Liam LaTourette.

Achievement Night shows the power and pride of 4-H

HONESDALE, PA — The 4-H program in Wayne County is alive and well, as evidenced by the nearly full auditorium at the Penn State Extension office in the Park Street Complex. Members, … more

By JEFFREY SIDLE | 11/8/23

Dr. Kevin Beltré realized that primary care was the perfect career choice for him while completing a regional family medicine residency at the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA. He intends to stay and work in the area after graduation, delivering high-quality health care locally.

In it for the long run

NORTHEAST PA — Dr. Kevin Beltré, born to Dominican parents and raised primarily in Philadelphia, knew during high school that he probably was bound for a medical career. He made it. … more

1/4/23

"What have I gotten myself into?" asks Jonathan Charles Fox. Dharma is sure it'll be great.

Jonathan Charles Fox’s ‘painterly photography’

HURLEYVILLE, NY — When Jonathan Charles Fox put out a call to borrow some easels for his upcoming exhibit, easels came in from all over Sullivan County. In “It’s a Camera, Not a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/4/22

Jane Luchsinger plays the flute at the Blue Fox.

Celebrating Jane

The River Reporter asked for an end-of-the-year article celebrating Narrowsburg, aka Tusten, NY. Those of you who might be confused by the details of that distinction should know that … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 12/20/23

Michael Davis, left, and Douglas Shindler in De Hoyos Memorial Park in Monticello, NY.

Change from within

MONTICELLO, NY — Two Monticello locals are creating positive change by using their experience growing up in that community. Michael Davis and Douglas Shindler are heading the creation of the … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 9/21/22

Valerie Brescia, left, and Enrique Velasquez

Paving the way for others

Now a superhero tutor and a mentor to many, Enrique Velasquez was one of the first students helped by the SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships Program LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — When Enrique … more

8/23/23

C. Julian Jimenez stars in "¡Oso Fabuloso & The Bear Backs!" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 24 at the Tusten Theatre and again on Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. at the Cochecton Pump House.

Beauty, bears and rock and roll

YULAN, NY — C. Julian Jiménez is a Queer, Puerto Rican and Dominican playwright. And Lou Moreno is an artistic director and producer at INTAR Theater which, for decades, has produced … more

By CHRISTINE MARTIN | 6/21/22

Boris Kheyman was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and moved to Lordville, NY in 2006. He is pictured with Mark Dunau of Hancock, NY.

‘AlpaKastan’ showcases art, music and harmony

LORDVILLE, NY — “I was surprised so many people wanted to show and perform,” said Boris Kheyman. He, along with Gail Tyles and other dedicated volunteers, organized the 2023 … more

By TED WADDELL | 7/19/23

The final show at Missing Pieces revisits the work of four artists. Pictured are Barb Jewell, left; Sue Foster; Jan Landini and Cindy Berceli.

End of an era

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

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/5/22

Emo, pictured right, is held by Wendy Townsend.

Lizard people

CALLICOON, NY — Wendy Townsend’s morning starts with a little writing before the iguanas wake up. “Then I’ll look across the room and see Emo,” Townsend said. … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/20/24

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