Day: July 28, 2026

Village of Liberty Declares State of Emergency as Flash Flooding Closes Roads

LIBERTY, N.Y. —The Village of Liberty declared a local state of emergency Tuesday evening after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding, forcing road closures and prompting emergency crews to respond across the community. Mayor Joan Stoddard issued the emergency declaration effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, citing hazardous conditions created by intense rainfall and localized flooding. The […]

Clinton Township Data Center Proposal Moves Forward as Review Process Begins

The proposed data center in Clinton Township, near Forest City in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is moving through the local approval process after township officials accepted a revised application from the developer. The decision starts a 90-day review period for the township to determine whether the project can move forward. The deadline for that review is […]

Wayne County

New York Secures USDA Disaster Declaration After Spring Freeze

New York has secured a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster declaration for 32 counties across the state, including Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, and Delaware counties. The declaration allows affected farmers to apply for USDA low-interest emergency loans or potentially pause some of their existing federal loans. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Saturday the USDA disaster […]

Hunter, Hunter Village and Tannersville to Hold Community Visioning Workshop for Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Hunter and the villages of Hunter and Tannersville will hold a community visioning workshop next month as part of a joint effort to develop a new Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hunter Elementary School cafeteria, 7794 Main Street […]

Science Stories with Joe Johnson: From Dinosaur Graveyards to Deep Space

A mass collection of dinosaur fossils. New questions about artificial sweeteners and brain health. A spacecraft preparing to explore one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system. In this edition of Science Stories, our science contributor Joe Johnson looks at three stories capturing researchers’ attention — beginning with a discovery that offers a […]

American Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis as Summer Donations Fall to Four-Year Low

The American Red Cross is warning of a severe nationwide blood shortage, with donations falling to a four-year summer low and some blood supplies reaching critically low levels. The organization has issued a rare national blood crisis declaration, saying hospitals are already feeling the effects of the shortage and urging eligible donors to give as […]

Pike County Career Center to Host Summer Job Fair

The Pike County Career Center is hosting a summer job fair aimed at connecting job seekers with employment opportunities across the region. The “Heat of Summer Job Fair” will take place Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 2552 U.S.-6 in Hawley, Pennsylvania. The event will feature […]

Pike County

A Family Legacy and a Love of Music Inspire New Catskills Classical Festival

A new chamber music festival is bringing internationally acclaimed musicians to the Catskills this summer. The inaugural Shin Creek Music Festival will feature three performances in Lew Beach and Livingston Manor, with programs ranging from Bach and contemporary works to family-friendly selections featuring music by Irving Berlin and Maurice Ravel. The festival was created by […]