Milford Township government building. ( Image via Google Maps) Township names new zoning officer Changes to zoning personnel were discussed at the March 17 Milford Township Supervisors meeting. Duane Kuhn will be offered... Local News 19 Mar 2025 | 02:10
Port Jervis Municipal Building. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Loose trash troubles city neighborhoods The Port Jervis Common Council voted to approve the hiring of several city employees at their March 10 meeting. Robyn Hendershot... Local News 14 Mar 2025 | 12:10
Public hearings to be held on proposed electricity rate increase Milford Township Supervisors had their first meeting of the month on March 3. Board of Supervisors Chair Gary Williams gave... Local News 06 Mar 2025 | 12:10
Bobbi Gramling took over the taxi business from her father, who established it in 1940. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) J&L Dispatching, supporting the community for generations At 4 a.m., while most of us are asleep, 86-year-old Bobbi Gramling is already manning the desk at J&L Dispatching in Port... Business 28 Feb 2025 | 12:10
School board members Carl Will and Jack Fisher with three of the Spelling Bee winners: second grader Logan Yearwood, fifth grader Aria Gonzalez, and seventh grader Mattias Itjen grade 7. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) School board opts out of state risk behavior survey The Delaware Valley School Board voted unanimously against participation in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Risk Behavior Survey.... Local News 25 Feb 2025 | 05:05
The February 10 Port Jervis Common Council meeting. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Council passes new taxi driver law Two local laws were passed at the February 10 Port Jervis Common Council meeting. Local Law No. 2 of 2025 changes the taxi... Local News 12 Feb 2025 | 12:10
The Port Jervis Municipal Building. ( Image via Google Maps) Council adopts fire safety law, new dispensary opens Local Law No. 1 of 2025 was adopted at the January 27 Port Jervis Common Council meeting. The law revamps the fire safety... Local News 29 Jan 2025 | 02:53
Milford Township government building. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) State delays power company’s rate increase Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday the Milford Township Supervisors’ meeting was held on Tuesday, January 21. During... Local News 24 Jan 2025 | 12:10
The Milford Fire Department, Station 33. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Milford Fire Department breaks down 2024 Last year was an eventful year for the Milford Fire Department and Ambulance Service, Station 33. The Pike County Courier... Local News 22 Jan 2025 | 08:10
The January 13 Common Council meeting. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Council appoints new members after accepting resignations Port Jervis Mayor Dominic Cicalese announced several appointments at the January 13 Common Council meeting. Joe Ennis was... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 02:37
Chip Estenes, dressed as a loggerhead sea turtle, takes the plunge for the sixth year in a row. ( Photos by Tillary Thomas) Polar Plunge raises thousands for local fire department The buzz of the saw as it cuts through the ice. The flames of the crackling warming fires. The Port Jervis Fire Department... Local News 13 Jan 2025 | 11:59
Milford Township government building on Route 209. ( Image by Google Maps) Gary Williams reappointed as chair at first 2025 meeting Item one on the agenda for the January 6 Milford Township Board of Supervisors meeting was reorganization. Many Township... Local News 10 Jan 2025 | 12:10
The Milford Township Supervisors discuss budget issues. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Milford Township secures 2025 budget The 2025 Milford Township budget was passed December 16 at the Milford Township Supervisors meeting. Although there are some... Local News 18 Dec 2024 | 11:16
Councilwoman Misty Fuller makes a motion to adopt the 2025 budget. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Common Council passes budget with 2.5% tax increase The 2025 budget for the city of Port Jervis has been approved. Councilwoman Misty Fuller of the second ward made a motion... Local News 17 Dec 2024 | 02:03
Planning Committee Chairman Eddie Addison was part of a task force assigned to look into the matter. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Matamoras may see change in trash collection A special meeting of the Matamoras Planning Commission was held December 5 to discuss a possible change to how solid waste... Local News 09 Dec 2024 | 10:44