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Seated are farm bureau president Tim Jaggars, left, and women's leadership chair Bonnie LaTourette. Standing are Kristina Russo of the Newfoundland Public Library, left, Lynn Scramuzza of the Hamlin Community Library, Lauren Jensen of the Northern Wayne Community Library and Tracy Schwarz of the Wayne County Public Library.

Thomspon announces Spring Cleanup, Wayne County Community Foundation focuses on recovery and more

DRBC announces start of basin-wide reservoir storage study DELAWARE RIVER — The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) announced the start of a basin-wide study to explore the … more

4/22/21

Wayne to receive direct USDA support

HONESDALE, PA — There was a clear sense of optimism as leaders of Wayne Tomorrow—Wayne County’s public-private community and economic development group—announced that the U.S. … more

By OWEN WALSH | 4/1/21

Wayne Woodlands Manor Employee of the Year 2020 Kathy Piorkowski, RN, is flanked by director of nursing Kelly Miller, RN, left, and Wayne Woodlands Administrator Michael Freund.

‘K-P’ is Wayne Woodlands Employee of the Year 2020 and more

What's going on in health, wellness and community April 1 to 7 more

3/31/21

Think you can’t afford a home?

MONTICELLO, NY — If you’ve wanted to buy a home but didn’t think you could afford the upfront costs, help is out there. At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, there will be … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/18/21

People wait in line for the COVID-19 vaccine at the Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ site at the Stourbridge Professional Complex, Honesdale on February 5th.

Wayne Memorial receives largest vaccine allocation yet

HONESDALE, PA — Officials for Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) confirmed on Monday, March 15 that they have received their highest weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to date, … more

3/15/21

Todd Grodin, left, gives masks to Debbie Diddert, manager of the Rock Hill SPCA, Barbara Ferrante, board member and Kathryn Grodin, rotarian.

WJFF community meeting, workplace COVID-19 testing and more

Regina McKenny-Snead recipient of Fallsburg Alumni Association’s Lawrence Kotin Award FALLSBURG, NY — The Fallsburg Alumni Association presented its first-ever Lawrence Kotin Award. … more

2/25/21

‘Our democracy itself has been violated’ and more

Letters to the editor February 18 to 24 more

2/17/21

Catholic Charities employees, elected officials and community members gathered outside 280 Broadway, Newburgh, a social and human services resource hub, for the introduction of a new food distribution initiative to help feed neighbors in need. Pictured are Assembly member Colin Schmitt, left, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Director Sara Gunn, Father Sal Cordaro of St. Joseph’s Parish, Catholic Charities Deputy CEO Shannon Kelly, NY Sen. James Skoufis, and Catholic Charities board member Tom Strahle.

'February 5 is Wear Red Day, American Heart Month' and more

What's going on his health and wellness February 4 to 10 more

2/3/21

A Tool To Save Lives

(NAPSI)—Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but the death rate is higher for African American men and African American women of all ages than for whites. To help community … more

1/29/21

Michelle Corrigan, RN, vaccine co-coordinator/WMCHC, administers COVID-19 vaccine to Sean McVeigh, MD, pulmonologist and medical director Wayne Memorial Covid Task Force.

Wayne vaccine rollout goes smoothly

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers finished vaccinating the county’s highest priority residents, known as the 1a group, quite swiftly. … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/20/21

Remaining socially engaged improves the quality of life for older adults and is associated with better mental and physical health.

Social Engagement

(NAPSI)—Maintaining social connections and staying mentally and physically active is key to reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, particularly now during the COVID-19 … more

12/29/20

For locals and visitors alike, the “walkability” of Honedale’s Main Street is one of the prized attributes of the downtown experience.

Honesdale for the holidays

HONESDALE, PA — Every few years or so, the Borough of Honesdale—a quaint valley town, somewhat inconspicuous under the shadow of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains—gets a bit of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/2/20

A call to chivalry

It was on a Wednesday this September that I had pulled off the road to catch my bearing when working my first day in our neighboring Delaware County. While checking maps and apps, an officer in a … more

By LISA GONSALVES | 11/25/20

Commissioner Joe Adams, left, Wayne Memorial Community Health Center Executive Director Fred Jackson, Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Dave Hoff, The Wright Center President/CEO Linda Thomas-Hemak, Commissioner Brian Smith and Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer recognize Rural Health Day.

Collaborating on rural health

HONESDALE, PA — At a time when the reliability of local health systems seems more important than ever, the Wayne County Commissioners heard from two major community health care providers in … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/25/20

Catskill Curative is housed in the the Upper Delaware Visitors Center at the Narrowsburg Union.

Pride in the community

NARROWSBURG, NY — It probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone that Brendan and Kathleen Weiden were recognized for their work in the community. The couple was awarded the Township … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/18/20

Honesdale considers banning 12th Street riverbank parking

HONESDALE, PA — From recent citizen input, the Greater Honesdale Partnership’s newly-revealed revitalization study, to the November 2 Honesdale Borough Council meeting, the desire to … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/11/20

Pictured are MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Lodge Chaplain Bob Linzer, left, Homeless Federation Program Administrator Kathy Kreiter, MEL National Foundation Chair Ryan Walker, current MEL Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy Jim Sheerer and MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Leading Knight Mike Brennan.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and more

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, NYSEG and AAA New York State are partnering together during National Distracted Driving Awareness … more

11/6/20

Vote for our community

In the last two weeks, we’ve used this space to ask you to vote for local papers: to become a subscriber and to support the businesses that advertise in our pages. We asked you to vote … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/4/20

“Wolf Man,” ceramic and wood by Tom Biron.

‘Ghosts of the Arlington Hotel’ and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community October 29 to November 4 more

10/28/20

Pictured are Village of Woodridge Mayor Joan Collins, left, Center for Discovery Vice President Richard Humleker, State Sen. Jen Metzger, Fallsburg Town Supervisor Steve Vegliante, County Legislator Luis Alvarez and Sullivan Renaissance Executive Director Denise Frangipane.

Libraries receive funding, expand access and more

Wayne County Community Foundation adds Sarah Draidfort to Board of Directors The Wayne County Community Foundation has welcomed Sarah Draidfort to their board of directors. Sarah obtained … more

10/23/20

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