MTA funding shortfall Instead of providing hard cash, in 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature gave the MTA congestion pricing... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2024 | 03:19
The Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis For decades, I have been looking for a church where I could attend Sunday services and be inspired to be good and to do good... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2024 | 03:11
Vote “Yes” on Prop 1 Did you know the upcoming election in New York will include a ballot measure called Prop 1? How often have you found yourself... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2024 | 03:01
US Constitution for eighth graders Convention of States volunteer Jack Collins of Monroe, in cooperation with the 917 Societ,y has provided every eighth grader... Letters to the Editor 16 Sep 2024 | 10:24
Mark Schweiker, 44th governor of Pennsylvania. ( Photo by Marnie Burkhart) New PA 9/11 remembrance law a reminder for all Americans to remain vigilant For those of us who faced the terrible impact of 9/11, it’s hard to believe that enough time has passed that our college-age... Letters to the Editor 11 Sep 2024 | 04:05
Milford’s dangerous crosswalks On Wednesday Sep. 4, at around 9:21 p.m., a hit-and-run driver plowed into my dogs Sherry and Maya and me as we tried to... Letters to the Editor 09 Sep 2024 | 10:29
George W. Childs Park, Dingmans Ferry, PA. ( Photo by Sammie Finch/Sammie Finch Photography) The beauty of Childs Park Letters to the Editor 04 Sep 2024 | 04:45
Pike County love takes off We, in Pike County, are at a warp speed embracing love and explicitly exposing our love for one another. County sheriff deputies... Letters to the Editor 04 Sep 2024 | 03:45
A black bear eating. ( Photo by Pixabay) What bears do in September September at a glance: Bears enter hyperphagia in September and may look for food up to 20 hours a day. Berries, nuts and... Columns 04 Sep 2024 | 11:47
Bill Skinner with Shaun Burger. ( Photo provided) Rotary hears from district governor At the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, August 14, Shaun Burger introduced Bill Skinner, the new Rotary... Letters to the Editor 21 Aug 2024 | 12:30
A black bear snacking. ( Photo by Pete Nuij,Unsplash) What bears do in August August at a glance: Bears have many ways to stay cool during hot summer days. By August, most cubs are weaned. Cubs can often... Columns 21 Aug 2024 | 11:20
Identifying reading challenges in children Reading is often considered the single most important skill for acquiring knowledge and developing critical thinking abilities.... Letters to the Editor 19 Aug 2024 | 12:44
Adeline Handy attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award-RYLA Conference. ( Photo provided) Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference Every year the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club selects a Delaware Valley High School sophomore to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership... Letters to the Editor 14 Aug 2024 | 02:42
Area Agency on Aging faces budget deficit Unless the Legislature and the governor correct a severe omission in the recently passed Pennsylvania budget, older adults... Letters to the Editor 31 Jul 2024 | 03:32
The county IED First, let me provide our readers with some relief. This is my last letter, communication and attempt. I have been fortunate... Letters to the Editor 31 Jul 2024 | 12:32