Providing a ‘very bright future’ for everyone

SCRANTON, PA — As her elementary school classmates dreamed about being firefighters, ballerinas and movie stars, Erin McFadden’s aspirations focused on the miracles of modern medicine. …
‘Body, mind and spirit'

SCRANTON, PA — Intense stomach pain, unexplained weight loss and a host of other symptoms worsened as the months went by. Jennifer Roth, 49, feared the worst as she went to her appointment …

Celebrate Easter with master drummer Obi Kaye

NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE — An Easter service will be celebrated with master drummer Obi Kaye and the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) on Sunday, March 31.  …

Lake Huntington News

Color Wars at Sullivan West

  We attended the Sullivan West High School Color Wars, and it was an absolute blast! The energy was through the roof, with students decked out in their team colors, ready to compete and show …
Narrowsburg News

Keep safe out there!

One of the great things about writing this column since 1784 when it was called The Fort Delaware Dispatch, is that people share ideas. “Oooh! I know what your next column should be …
Honesdale News

Flower arrangements for a season full of holidays

HAWLEY, PA — November was a very special month for all the members of the Country Gardeners’ Club because they celebrated their 30th anniversary.   Nobody would have expected that …
Seniors
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NATIONWIDE — Stroke survivors were more likely to remain physically active or even exercise more after their stroke if they lived in neighborhoods with easy access to recreational centers and …
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Lacking social connection increases the risk of premature death by more than 60 percent, according to the Surgeon General’s advisory on the devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and …
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Sustainability
Wayne Recycling to close for Good Friday

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Wayne County Recycling Center will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, March 29. The facility, located off Route 652 near Beach Lake, will reopen on …

'Plastic Is a Public Health Crisis—And What We Can Do About It'

NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE —  A public health crisis has arisen from excessive use of single-use plastic by multiple industries around the world. Plastics and microplastics are now …

Recovery

How Dry January can help improve your health

For many, drinking alcohol during the holidays is commonplace. It’s widely accepted to use alcohol as a method of bringing people together. Unfortunately, the holidays are a complex time for …
Looking Back
Hon. Judith Smith Kaye

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting an exceptional woman and celebrated judge: The Hon. Judith Ann Smith Kaye, born on August 4, 1938 in Monticello, NY.  Judith was …

Community living stories
Free workshop on media and tech literacy

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — Confused by the latest tech? New York City-based Transforma Theatre will hold a workshop to help people become more familiar with artificial intelligence at 7:30 p.m. on …

Trout is stocked for Monster Trout Derby

LACKAWAXEN RIVER, PA — The merchants of the Lackawaxen River Watershed have announced the return of the Monster Trout Derby, just in time for the opening day of trout season on Saturday, April …

Greater Pike to host nonprofit workshop

MILFORD, PA — Greater Pike Community Foundation (Greater Pike) will hold its annual nonprofit workshop on Thursday, April 11 at the Tom Quick Inn.  It’s a chance to network, …

Sullivan Catskills adds to Dove Trail

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is proud to announce the unveiling of new dove sculptures to join the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail this spring and summer. …