'A Code for Every Moment'

The  National Fire Protection Association ®  (NFPA®) today launched  A Code for Every Moment ,  one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than …
Six new skills to learn at 60-plus

Humans tend to put pressure on themselves, and—as a result—others, to learn things young. There’s that ancient (and crass) adage about old dogs, new tricks and how never the twain …

Take care of those wounds

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital’s glass concourse was the setting for the annual Wound Care Symposium. The event, coordinated by the Wayne Memorial Advanced Wound Care Center …

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Support the Lake Huntington Fire Company

Summer break cannot get here fast enough! I am looking forward to lazy days, puttering around the garden, walks around the lake, barbecues with family and friends and so much more. If Mother Nature …
Lake Huntington News

The start of summer

June is here, and with it comes the familiar mix of relief and excitement that marks the end of the school year. For the middle school/high school, the countdown is over, and it’s time to swap …
FOOD

Moka Origins to debut at NYC’s Fancy Food Show 

NEW YORK CITY — Moka Origins, the Pennsylvania-based craft chocolate and coffee company rooted in ethical sourcing and social impact, is proud to announce its debut at the 2025 Summer Fancy …
the food out here

Strawberry pavlova

Spring is here and some of us are getting just a little tired of heavy, savory winter meals. I like beef and barley stew as much as the next guy, maybe more—but I crave those springtime flavors …
 WMH celebrates health information pros

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) recently celebrated Health Information Professionals week, announcing, “WMH has a whole team of health information superheroes to …

Honoring 100 older adults for volunteer and civic engagement 

ALBANY, NY — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA’s annual Older New Yorkers’ …

Wayne aging agency provides grief, caregiver support

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Area Agency on Aging welcomes residents to join its monthly support groups. The meetings will be held at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center on the third Wednesday for …

Elder-law expert explains wills and trusts

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Western Sullivan Pubic Library invites seniors to learn from local elder law attorney Martin Hersh on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Jeffersonville Branch. The …

Tallow, CBD, carrot seed oil

The modern pursuit of well-being often feels like navigating a bustling marketplace of intriguing ingredients and age-old remedies. Why this constant chase for the next “natural” wonder? …

What is herd immunity?

When we hear the word “herd,” we tend to think of a group of cattle huddled close together. This imagery is useful for understanding how diseases affect humans. Herd immunity (also …

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
EMS heroes recognized

HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health and Sullivan County’s Bureau of EMS hosted local emergency medical agencies at Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills on May 20 for the annual EMS …

Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Charity Event at Resorts World Catskills 

MONTICELLO, NY — Tickets are available for the Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Charity Event, coming to the Monster Golf Course at Resorts World Catskills from June 26-28.  The …

Woody the Bear retires

COCHECTON, NY — Woody the Bear at the Erie Depot on Route 97 is stepping into retirement! Since 1997, Woody has stood as a proud symbol of the Cochecton Preservation Society (CPS), watching …

Pike Library offers raffle prizes

MILFORD, PA —The Pike County Public Library invites all to enter its Adventure Awaits raffle and support the library while getting the chance to win an outdoorsy grand prize. Proceeds from …

Seniors
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Vassar-Warner Home is turning the page following a months-long fight to keep its doors open. This spring, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 52 S. Hamilton St. in the City of Poughkeepsie will open as Vassar-Warner Home for the Day (Vassar-Warner), Dutchess County’s newest private-pay social model adult day care.
    POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Vassar-Warner Home  is turning the page following a months-long fight to keep its doors open. This spring, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 52 S. …
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Sustainability
Catskill Mountainkeeper awarded $300,000 grant 

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Catskill Mountainkeeper announced that it has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the New York Community Trust’s Pollinator Conservation Fund, in partnership with …

Wayne County Fair Premium Books released

REGION — Free Premium Books for the Wayne County Fair are now available both online and in hard copy. You must be registered by Tuesday, July 1 for most contests, and the way to register is …

Browndale Fire Company holds annual fund drive

BROWNDALE, PA — The Browndale Fire Company, located at 620 Marion St., requests the community’s support for an annual fund drive.  “This initiative is crucial in enabling …

Go-Getters clean up the roadsides 

PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — Community service is part of the focus of 4-H. The Pleasant Mount Go-Getters 4-H Club served the community at the May meeting by collecting roadside trash from Belmont …

Making Easter eggs to share

HAMLIN, PA — In April, members of the 4-H Explorers club decorated wooden Easter eggs as an arts and crafts activity to donate to the Hamlin Senior Center.

Go-Getters visit fish hatchery

PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — The PA Fish Commission at the Pleasant Mount Fish Hatchery hosted the Pleasant Mount Go-Getters for their April meeting.  Walt Yetter from the hatchery provided …

Working hard for the community

BETHANY, PA — The Bethany 4-H Club has had a busy start to the new year! In February, members made Valentine’s crafts for residents of Bethany Village.  In March, we made …

Honoring our Veterans

DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — The MapleLine 4-H Club participated in a very special Memorial Day tradition honoring our Veterans.  As a club, we have taken over placing new flags on local …

A blanket to give children comfort

HAMLIN, PA — On May 4, Debbie Branning, chapter coordinator of the Wayne County Project Linus nonprofit organization, spoke to members of the 4-H Explorers club.  Ms. Debbie explained …

Dime in a Bottle Challenge raises funds for fire department

GLEN SPEY, NY — In 2018, children at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary in Glen Spey participated in the Dime in a Bottle Challenge. The children raised $500 for the American Legion Ambulance in …

Sullivan County PBA awards annual scholarships

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (SCPBA), which represents the men and women of the patrol division of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, …

Watch for livestock near the road

REGION — As summer approaches, be aware that 4-H and FFA members will be walking their livestock along roadsides. If you encounter them while driving, please proceed with caution. If …

Sullivan West archer takes aim at nationals

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Last March, the Sullivan West Elementary archery club went to the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) state archery tournament for the second time. This year there was a …

Ag scholarships awarded

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau announced the recipients of the Agriculture: The Heart of A Growing Wayne/Pike County scholarship.  The winners were chosen on the basis of …

Biliteracy soars in Monticello

MONTICELLO, NY — More Monticello High School students than ever before have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, thanks in part to the district’s ongoing efforts to expand …

Homestead School to host open houses 

GLEN SPEY and HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Homestead School invites families, prospective students and community members to experience its inclusive learning environment during the annual Open House …

Scouts honored with conservation badges

MILFORD, PA –– Grey Towers Heritage Association recently hosted a scouting badge award ceremony on May 4 at Grey Towers National Historic Site. The ceremony recognized 30 Scouts from New …

PA conservation groups announce 2026 photo contest

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen & Conservationists (PFSC) and the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation (PWF) invites youth to share their love and connection with the …

Junior dairy promoters crowned

HONESDALE, PA — The 2025 Wayne County Dairy Promotion Coronation took place on Sunday, April 27. Fourteen junior promoters were crowned at the Park Street Complex in Honesdale that day.  …

Building Acorn Village

NARROWSBURG, NY — We started this project as a little experiment to see the creativity of the kids.  We started with the little acorn people, which evolved into cars, buildings, …

PMVB announces 2025 scholarship recipients

STROUDSBURG, PA — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announced the recipients of this year’s scholarship funding, awarded on an annual basis to high school seniors and …

 Episcopal bishop to visit Forest City 

FOREST CITY, PA — The Right Rev. Kevin Nichols, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, will visit Christ Church on Sunday, June 15. The service will begin at 9 a.m. Christ Church is …

Brian Batten is state Volunteer of the Year

HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership announced that Brian Batten, a community leader, volunteer and local business owner, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Pennsylvania …

Changes at the Wulff School

LEW BEACH, NY — Charlie VanDercook and Paul Barnett recently announced their acquisition of the Wulff School of Fly Fishing from Joan & Lee Wulff Inc., ensuring the continuation of one of …

Route 739 will be closed in Pike County

PIKE COUNTY—Route 739 will be closed in Blooming Grove, Pike County starting tomorrow, June 11, 2025 through the summer of 2025 as part of a shoulder widening project. All work is weather …