Tri-State Lookout

Volunters at Delaware Township house in progress. Contributed photo Having no experience with nail guns and being 78 did not prevent Ed Gragert, of Milford, from volunteering to help build houses with Habitat for Humanity. “I had extra time and wanted to do something for the community,” he said.

A coalition of nine Indivisible groups in the Hudson Valley invites the public to Hands Across the Hudson to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and “one nation, indivisible.” The event will occur Sunday, August 30, 1-3 p.m., at the Walkway Over the Hudson between Highland and Poughkeepsie, NY.

By Dakota Hendricks Protesters at the street corner of Broad and Hartford Street in Milford PIKE- Pike County has moved the majority of their inmates to Wayne County and fully turned the Pike County jail into an ICE detainee facility. According to Commissioner Matt Osterberg, the county has a three year contract and is paid for a minimum of 280 inmates no matter what the actual occupancy is. The contract has improved over the years from $87 per person per day to $178 per person per day.

Two award-winning documentaries and community conversations invite Warwick residents to explore how people with differing perspectives can work together to strengthen their communities. As America marks its 250th Anniversary, communities across the country are participating in the third annual Better Together Film Festival, using film and conversation to inspire understanding, civic engagement, and hope.

By David Ofshinsky When the Deerpark Town Board convenes on July 13, it will be the first time in over a decade that Gary Spears won’t be serving as a member. On July 10, he will be retiring from his position as town supervisor. In an email interview, Spears wrote, “It has been a wonderful experience to cap off my 26 years of public service. I have enjoyed my many years here and many wonderful people I had the opportunity to work with.

Dear Friend, Port Jervis NY Tourism is excited to announce its 5th annual Bella Notte Italiana / Italian Festival, being held Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 9:00pm in Orange Square Park (1 N.

Christopher Holshek Jul 04, 2026 In the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are more anxious about the future than ever. A just-released NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll showed 82% of the public thinks we have a serious threat to the future of our democracy—the highest ever—while 47% say the country has moved far away from the nation’s founding principles. Not exactly a great place to start the next 250 years.

Presby Players theater group presents a new summer experience for kids ---- an Introduction to Mime Workshop. Kids 10 years and above will learn “how to tell a story without words,” during the Mime Workshop. The workshop is offered on two consecutive Saturday mornings, July 25th and August 1st, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It will be held in the cool dining room of the United Presbyterian & Reformed Church at 60 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, NY. Cost is only $10 per student per workshop.

Milford, Pa.-Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced charges against a Dingmans Ferr man in Pike County for numerous criminal charges regarding the sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of two minors.

Habitat for Humanity in Pike County is building its 39th home, making the dream of homeownership a reality for another local family. Each year, Habitat, constructs one or two such homes, using only volunteers and resources from the local community. “It’s gratifying to see the walls and roof go up on another home,” noted Jim Lariviere, who provides overall construction supervision. “Next we’ll work on the siding and electricity,” he added.