Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 4. On Pennsylvania ballots, voters will decide whether to retain three Supreme Court justices: Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty. Radio Catskill spoke with Kadida…
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Damascus EMS Report Increase in Emergency Calls as Volunteer Pool Shrinks, Medicaid Reimbursement Threats
Inside the large white ambulance, there’s a radio system, oxygen tanks, and other life-saving equipment. It’s one of two medical vehicles that Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps uses to serve people in case…
Honesdale Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Stripped of Committee Posts Amid Playground Controversy
With election day just a week away, political tensions are heating up in Honesdale. Honesdale Borough Councilman and mayoral candidate Jim Hamill was stripped of all his committee assignments Monday night,…
I-84 Exit 17 Ramp in Wayne County Closing for Emergency Repairs
Dunmore, Pa. – The eastbound on-ramp to I-84 at Exit 17 (Route 191/Newfoundland/Hamlin) will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 15 for emergency repairs. Detour: Take I-84 east to Exit…
Pepperfest Debuts in Damascus With a Burst of Flavor
From sweet and mild to spicy and hot, the first annual Pepperfest kicks off in Damascus this Saturday, Oct. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irene Soloway and Anna B….
Election 2025: What is Judicial Retention, and Why Does it Matter for PA’s Supreme Court Balance?
Pennsylvania voters will be asked on Nov. 4 whether to give three judges on the state Supreme Court more time on the bench. These yes-or-no retention elections are a big deal, and…
The Push for Solar Energy Leaves the Catskills Conflicted
The solar power industry is increasing its presence in the Catskills. This rise is accompanied by debates over land use and accusations of predatory marketing tactics. Pennsylvania, specifically, is in the midst…
Republican Judicial Contests, Local Races Drive Interest in Pennsylvania Primary
Voters across Pennsylvania cast ballots Tuesday in a slate of judicial and local primary races, many of which could shape the state’s legal and political future well beyond November. While primary elections…
A Dozen Bhutanese Immigrants Deported from PA – Many Families Still Don’t Know Where They Are
At least a dozen Bhutanese immigrants have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported from Pennsylvania. The majority of their families still do not know where they are,…