Local firefighters attending accountability training

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s Bureau of Fire, Join Sullivan Fire Task Force and the Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters Association co-hosted a course recently that was designed …

Area’s largest job fair back for eighth year

MILFORD, PA ― With more than 70 employers from across the tri-state area expected to participate, Pike County officials say “Job seekers will find excellent opportunities” at the eighth …

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‘Spongebob Musical’ and more

March is well underway, and I hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and fresh air. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and so is the annual parade in Jeffersonville, to be held on Saturday, …
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Warm days are in sight

Can you believe it’s already March? Time is flying by faster than my homework disappears! March brings with it a mix of spring vibes and the final stretch of the school year. It’s like …
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Dining on the Double Up

PARKSVILLE, NY — Nestled next to the New Memories event space, the Double Up is a delicious and inventive dining spot that is making waves in Parksville. It combines delicious food, a creative …
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A ‘Local’ pie

CALLICOON, NY — Turn right off of Route 97, coming into the riverside hamlet of Callicoon from the south; follow 17B for a minute or two, and you’ll come across a slice house, sharing …
Kiwanis Clubs wish nursing home residents a happy Valentine’s Day

LIBERTY, NY — The Monticello and Woodridge Kiwanis Clubs joined together once more to bring smiles to the residents at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility and the Care Center at Sunset Lake. …

Penn State Extension seeks input on field and forage crops programming 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension’s field and forage crops team is surveying stakeholders to help shape its future programming.   The survey is intended to gather …

WSPL holds budget vote and trustee election

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library 2025-2026 budget vote and trustee election will be held on Wednesday, April 23, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at each of the library branches: …

County taking tree and shrub orders

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District recently announced its upcoming annual Tree & Shrub Program. Interested parties are asked to visit the …

People for People Fund names new board members

MIDDLETOWN and SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The People for People Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides interim financial support to residents facing an unforeseen fiscal crisis, recently …

Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund accepting applications

HONESDALE, PA — The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund will award $15,000 in grants to Wayne County citizens with disabilities or nonprofit community organization projects. Established in June …

Recovery
Children’s specialty hospital now open

ROCK HILL, NY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Charles Schumer announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital. The facility is dedicated to …

Community living stories
About John Mohrmann

My father’s love for airplanes started when he was a boy. Unbeknownst to his parents, he rode his bicycle from Mohrmann’s Corners (now called Perkins Road) down to the airfield in …

Commissioners declare 4-H week in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — During their March 13 meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners officially declared the week of March 16 as 4-H week in the county.  According to its …

DVSD to revisit trans inclusion agreement

DELAWARE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT — In light of an anti-DEI push from the Trump administration, the board of education at Delaware Valley School District (DVSD) plans to revisit a 2016 agreement …

Greater Honesdale Partnership Hosts Mac & Cheese Crawl for March Third Thursday

Honesdale, PA – March 20, 2025 – Get ready to indulge in a night of cheesy goodness! The Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) is thrilled to host the Mac & Cheese Crawl, part of …

Seniors
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MILFORD, PA ― At the Pike County Commissioners’ Meeting on February 19, 2025, the Commissioners called upon all residents to recognize the contributions of our older residents and promote …
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PENNSYLVANIA — After the loss of his mother, Jim—an older Pennsylvanian—found himself at a crossroads. The profound loss left him grappling with grief and loneliness, prompting him …
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Sustainability
Luzerne County reps push for end to ‘rain tax’

CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED — During a roundtable held Sunday, March 2, elected officials from Northeast Pennsylvania raised concerns over a “rain tax,” which they said unfairly …

Project Review & Operations Committee to meet March 25

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will hold the next monthly meeting of its Project Review and Operations Committees on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the UDC office, 211 …

Support a community champion

Marie Smith, a dedicated board member of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, has always been one of the first to step up when our community needed her. Now, it’s our turn to stand by her. …

No changes yet for Wallenpaupack schools amidst federal rhetoric

WALLENPAUPACK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT — Despite a series of federal orders aimed at reshaping local educational priorities, so far Wallenpaupack has not shifted its policies, according to …

PEEC offers bird, beaver watching

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced several upcoming learning opportunities. On Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, PEEC will host an …

Be a changemaker in your community this summer

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan 180 is now recruiting interns for the 2025 season. Young adults ages 16-20 are invited to apply for paid summer internships. During the internships, they can work …

Valentines for Bethany Village

BETHANY, PA — At the February meeting of the Bethany 4-H Club, members made Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of Bethany Village.  We learned about how Valentine’s …

A special Valentine’s Day

HAMLIN, PA — On February 23, the members of the 4-H Explorers Club created and colored Valentine’s Day-themed cards for the seniors at the Hamlin Senior Center. The club helped make …

Honesdale future farmers receive jackets

HONESDALE, PA — After a snowstorm kept them from attending the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention at the Farm Show in Harrisburg, 21 students from the Honesdale FFA received their …

Learning to do, and doing a lot

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) motto is, “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live and living to serve.”  This is what Honesdale FFA has been aiming to do this fall …

Register for kindergarten at Delaware Valley

DELAWARE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT — Kindergarten registration for the Delaware Valley Elementary School’s 2025–2026 class is set for Wednesday, May 7 by appointment.  If you live …

LES to host Camp Invention in August

LIBERTY, NY — Liberty Elementary School will again host Camp Invention, which welcomes students in kindergarten through sixth grade, this summer. The program is open to all area students, …

WLNF donates to help Cooke School students

MONTICELLO, NY — In November 2024, the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation (WLNF) met with Joanna Dutcher, the George L. Cooke Backpack Program coordinator and second grade teacher.  …

Polar pop powers Paupack Special Olympics

WALLENPAUPACK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT — Students within the Wallenpaupack school district had the chance to drench their teachers and administrators in ice-cold water on Friday, February 28, as …

Apply for Troop R Camp Cadet program

NORTHEAST PA — The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that the application period for the  2025 Troop R Camp Cadet program is now open. The camp dates are Sunday to Friday, July …

Margaret Holderith competes in NCAA spring athletics at Muhlenberg

ALLENTOWN, PA — Margaret Holderith of Dingmans Ferry, PA, is a member of the NCAA Division III women’s track and field team this spring at Muhlenberg College. Holderith is a graduate …

Becoming a big brother

MONTICELLO, NY — Becoming a big brother for the first time can be an intimidating experience for anyone, but George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergartner Jaylen Agapito can rest assured that …

Boosting youth personal finance skills

NORTHEAST PA — The Dime Bank has once again sponsored the Personal Finance Lab and Dream Learn Pitch, partnering with Brighter Financial Futures. A competition to teach budgeting and investing …

Winter fun for everyone

MONTICELLO, NY — Giggles. Squeals. Shouts of “Best day ever!”  Passersby would have heard all that and more near Somerville Field on February 11 as the George L. Cooke …

John Christiansen serves as student teacher

SCRANTON, PA — John M. Christiansen of Honesdale was among the 32 education majors at the University of Scranton who began their spring semester teaching in the following 12 districts: Dunmore, …

Need help with your taxes? 

Monticello High School (MHS) is proud to once again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025 tax season.  VITA provides free tax preparation services for …

How to protect your pet’s dental health

Like humans, pets’ oral hygiene plays an important role in their overall health and quality of life. Common conditions like plaque buildup, tartar and bad breath can escalate to serious health …

Grants to support AEDs in Wayne

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Honesdale Area Ministerium has announced that it will provide 10 reimbursement grants of up to $1,000 to support the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) …

Child care providers needed

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — If you have considered working with or teaching young children, there is no better time to start: Sullivan County needs child care providers.  According to the …

Lenten sales to benefit Forest City church

FOREST CITY, PA — Christ Episcopal Church Forest City, Delaware Street, is conducting its annual pizza, soup, Welsh cookies and cabbage noodles sale to benefit the church’s community …