TRR photo by Fritz Mayer Firefighters work to remove a victim from the caretaker’s house at the Hickory Haven Lodge in Barryville.

Barryville fire fatality

By FRITZ MAYER

BARRYVILLE, NY—When firefighters arrived on the scene at the Hickory Haven Lodge in Barryville, the caretaker’s house was already fully involved with flames shooting out of the windows.

According to Yulan fire chief Tim Schadt, the fire was spotted by an assistant fire chief at about 8:00 in the morning, and called in. Yulan responded along with fire companies from Highland Lake, Shohola, PA, and Lumberland, and were able to bring the fire under control within 30 to 45 minutes.

According to Schadt, firefighters had received reports that there might be a victim inside, and they found the body after entering the building.

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Pike library to present alternative design

Plans change before review board submission

By TOM KANE

MILFORD, PA - As a result of several recent meetings, the Pike County Public Library (PCPL) has come forward with adjustments to its controversial plan for the new library.

“We have made significant alterations to the building plans in response to input from the community, the Milford Architectural Review Board (ARB), the Milford Borough Council and to increase functionality,” said a PCPL press release.

PCPL is expected to submit an application to the ARB on November 24.

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Sullivan West still shrinking

By FRITZ MAYER

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY—“We’re going to be faced with closing this school or Jeff in 10 years time if this trend keeps up.” Those were the words of Shaun Sensiba, a member of the board of the Sullivan West Central School District, during a presentation by Dr. Kenneth Hilton about the future of the school population in the district. The presentation was held at the high school on November 13.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Shohola to get a new bridge
• Cochecton acquires land for new town hall
• Four Wayne County women face animal cruelty charges
• Sullivan County prepares gas drilling scoping points
• Highland hero recognized
• Marcellus Shale is bigger than estimated
• Highland talks taxes
• Zombie seeds and foodies

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