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The Kiesendahl Family, who have owned and operated the business for over 60 years, took the time to honor and reward their loyal team members with gift certificates and golden nametags in recognition of their service.

County leaders graduate from Center for Excellence and 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

7/7/21

Wayne County opposes weight limit

HONESDEALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners had a packed agenda at their Thursday, March 11 meeting. Interspersed among ceremonies recognizing county employees and lauding a multi-school … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/19/21

Wayne marks full year of COVID-19

HONESDALE, PA — Bells tolled through the frigid winter air in downtown Honesdale last Friday, solemnly ringing in one full year since the novel coronavirus first appeared in Wayne County. Wayne … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/10/21

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

Sheriff Mark Steelman offers his thanks to the community for its support over the past 20 years.

Wayne County sheriff retires

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Sheriff Mark Steelman announced his plans to retire after 20 years of service at the county commissioners meeting Thursday, November 19. Steelman told the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/19/20

A mail-in ballot dropbox in the Wayne County Courthouse gives voters a chance to ensure their ballot reaches the elections bureau.

Wayne County receives 25 questionable mail-in ballots

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Bureau of Elections has received around 25 mail-in ballots with questionable “facial presentations.” In other words, their outer envelopes appear to … more

By OWEN WALSH | 10/30/20

Potential COVID exposures, Wayne County saturation control and more

ECS reports COVID exposure ELDRED, NY — News was received on October 22 that an Eldred Central School elementary student tested positive for COVID-19. In a prudent course of action according … more

10/28/20

Wayne talks census efforts, election

HONESDALE, PA — At the time of the Wayne County Commissioners’ last meeting, the 2020 Census Count was only set to go for one more week. But that was before a federal judge ruled that … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/30/20

Metzger on Spectrum, Gunter on Millennium and more

Metzger calls on FCC to reject Spectrum petition SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sen. Jen Metzger (SD-42) has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a request made by Charter … more

9/17/20

Diana Olivias, front left, Jeff Zerechak and Jim Simpson from the Wayne County Drug & Alcohol Commission recognize National Recovery Month with commissioners Jocelyn Cramer, back left, Brian Smith and Joe Adams.

Wayne County ‘rethinks stigma’

HONESDALE, PA — Conversations about addiction and mental health are often shaped by negativity and tragedy, but to mark National Recovery Month, employees in Wayne County Human Services are … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/16/20

Wayne County updates visitor policy

HONESDALE, PA — In light of Wayne County’s move to the yellow phase of reopening on Friday, May 22, the Wayne County Commissioners have updated the visitation policy for county … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/21/20

Wayne County Commissioner Wendell Kay (center) shows off the cake shared as part of his farewell party following the Commissioners’ final meeting of the year. He is flanked by Chief Clerk Vicky Botjer, left, Commissioner Chairman Brian Smith, Commissioner Joe Adams, County Business Manager John Haggarty and former Commissioner Tony Herzog. He will be succeeded in January by Jocelyn Cramer.

Wayne County Commissioner Wendell Kay bids farewell

HONESDALE, PA — After 12 years on the board of Wayne County Commissioners, Wendell Kay said goodbye on December 30. “He never shirked a responsibility, he never turned a deaf ear and … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/6/20

Wayne salutes retiring business manager, creates new position

Earlier this month, the Wayne County Commissioners announced some significant staff changes to the … more

12/31/19

The Wayne County Commissioners Solicitor Lee Krause is pictured on September 26, as he read the resolution that would finalize the county’s acquisition of the historic Hankins Dam.

Hankins Dam news to break

HONESDALE, PA — At print time, a long-awaited conclusion to negotiations allowing Wayne County’s acquisition of the historic Hankins Dam was in its final stages. Resolution was … more

10/2/19

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