The River Reporter

12/12/2025

'Tis the season!

WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT — There's a lot going on in the three branches of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Programs for teens & tweens in December …

12/12/2025

A captive elk has reportedly escaped from an animal hunting facility in Damascus, raising concerns due to the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the area.

DAMASCUS, PA — A captive elk has reportedly escaped from an animal hunting facility in Damascus, raising concerns due to the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the area. Jeff Dexter, …

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Plows do travel slowly for a reason - and it’s not to ruin your day.

By traveling slower, the blade slices through snow perfectly, the salt spreads exactly where it’s needed, and big chunks of snow and ice don’t rocket off the chute with damaging force.

So, the next time you’re “stuck” behind one, just remember: They’re not in your way - They’re clearing the way - so you can get home safe.

📷 I-87 Northway near Exit 18 on Wednesday, December 10

12/12/2025

These concerts are everything.

11/12/2025

Because of The 11th Annual Murph’s Toy Drive, there will be lots of happy kids opening gifts for Hanukkah & Christmas this year! 🧸🪁🎁Want more photos? Click the pic!

10/12/2025

Protesters from around Northeastern Pennsylvania gathered in Mount Pocono on Tuesday, December 9 to greet the arrival of President Donald Trump.

Trump appeared that evening at Mount Airy Casino Resort, there to speak on national issues including affordability. Protesters gathered outside a Shoprite in Mount Pocono, holding signs and chanting, along the route the President's motorcade took to get to the venue.

MOUNT POCONO, PA — Protesters from around Northeastern Pennsylvania gathered in Mount Pocono on Tuesday, December 9 to greet the arrival of President Donald Trump. Trump appeared …

10/12/2025

A decline in Sullivan County’s construction industry, including a 3.3 percent drop and an overall decline of more than 11.5 million in taxable sales, may be part of the reason behind the county’s 9.1 percent property tax increase.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A decline in Sullivan County’s construction industry, including a 3.3 percent drop and an overall decline of more than 11.5 million in taxable sales, may be part of …

09/12/2025

Operation Toy Train made a pit stop at Narrowsburg Lumber Company on December 7, part of a trip it took to collect and distribute toys throughout the region.

NARROWSBURG, NY — Operation Toy Train made a pit stop at Narrowsburg Lumber Company on December 7, part of a trip it took to collect and distribute toys throughout the region. The train passed …

09/12/2025

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R, PA-08) brought Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to Scranton on December 5, there to meet with local health care leaders and to hear their needs and challenges.

“The concept of today’s roundtable [was] to hear from all different perspectives and ultimately give me marching orders to go back to Washington DC and find out intuitive ways that we can enhance health care for people in northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Bresnahan.

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R, PA-08) brought Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to Scranton on December 5, there to meet …

09/12/2025

Eyes on the skies! Tomorrow morning could be a little slippery, so you know what to do. 🥛🍞🧻
👆🏻🤣👆🏻Be careful out there! 🚘