Sullivan County International Airport declared a Superfund site MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County has begun a detailed environmental investigation of contamination at the Sullivan County … more

Officials in Wayne and Pike counties are considering consolidating their prisons operations into one facility. But local law enforcement is pushing back. more

HONESDALE, PA — An old brick building stands where Dyberry Creek meets the Lackawaxen River in downtown Honesdale. It’s in bad shape and has been vacant for years now. Soon, there may be … more

HONESDALE, PA — Business and Professional Women / PA (BPW) is one of the oldest and largest organizations advocating for working women in the commonwealth. Founded in 1919, BPW includes over … more

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HONESDALE, PA — In their Thursday, September 9 meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring September to be National Recovery Month in the county. The proclamation … more

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners seek a qualified individual or company to join a public-private venture intended to bolster the local dairy industry in its position as a … more

HONESDALE, PA — “The ability to conduct case assessment is an innate talent that can’t be taught,” said Child and Youth Services manager Stephanie Bryant at the Wayne County … more

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners recognized a pair of long-time public servants at their August 12 meeting. Matthew Cera and William McKinnel were honored for 10 years of … more

PIKE COUNTY, PA — During their meeting, the Pike County commissioners recognized the effort that health care workers have been making throughout the area, as well as the nation. A motion was … more

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Whether it’s canoeing down the rivers, hiking the picturesque trails, or window-shopping a bustling Main Street, the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania has become a … more

HONESDALE, PA — When one thinks of careers in a courthouse, what springs to mind? One’s mind might wander toward the judge, bailiff, or lawyers. However, there are a lot of lesser-known positions within a courthouse that make it tick. The Wayne County Commissioners recognized two of such positions. In their combined decade of service, both women have ensured that there was order in the courthouse. more

MILFORD, PA — Last month, the generosity of many Pike County businesses and other donors was on full display. more

New leadership for Honesdale Rotary HONESDALE, PA — Robert and Alycia Schwartz were sworn in together as co-presidents on June 27 in the backyard of their Prompton home. Both long-time … more

HONESDALE, PA — Four employees from Children and Youth Services (CYS) were given certificates in recognition of their 16 years of combined service to Wayne County. Accompanying them was casework manager Stephanie Bryant. more

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners want to clear the air regarding rumors and misconceptions surrounding the county-wide reassessment plan: the county has nothing to gain from the reassessment. While tangential to the current real estate boom, the process itself began in 2018. Funding for the project was secured in 2019 with savings from a debt restructuring plan. more

HONESDALE, PA — Aimee Kellam and her son, Stanley, sat at the front table during the Wayne County Commissioners meeting. The energetic 5-year-old could be seen laughing, walking up beside chief … more

PIKE COUNTY, PA — According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older has experienced elder abuse in one form or another. At their meeting on Wednesday, June 16, the Pike County Commissioners made a motion to recognize older individuals facing abuse and neglect. more

HONESDALE, PA — At the Wayne County Commissioners meeting, two individuals were recognized for their positive contributions to the county. more

HONESDALE, PA — Working to make sure Wayne County runs safely and smoothly takes many hands; two of those were recognized at the June 3 meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners. more