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After a two-year hiatus, the Pike County Commissioners are holding their annual fishing derby again. Pictured are Pike County Commissioners Matthew Osterberg, left; Anthony Waldron and Ronald Schmalzle.

Kids go fish with the Pike County Commissioners and more

Hiking under the full moon LAKE ARIEL, PA — Nature is different at night. On Saturday, April 16, Lacawac Sanctuary is holding an evening hike on its trails, under the full moon. The … more

4/15/22

Repair River Road in Damascus and more

Repair River Road in Damascus It’s not just Honesdale that has a problem with infrastructure erosion and stormwater flooding woes. Look no further than River Road in Damascus, PA, between … more

3/29/22

Woodwork demands precision, but Monticello High School students are up to the task.

Creating benches with purpose and more

What's new in education news, March 17 to 23 more

3/16/22

$An activist dressed in a penguin suit, holding an extinction rebellion sign and a frack free "no fracking" triangle.$

No frack wastewater here

There’s a loophole in the recent frack ban installed by the Delaware River Basin that would allow fracking waste to be imported into the Delaware River Basin (DRB). The Delaware River Basin … more

By BARBARA ARRINDEL | 2/23/22

The public is talking, but who's listening?

MILANVILLE, PA — The most recent round of public comments on the Milanville-Skinners Falls Bridge has been extended to Monday, February 7. The bridge has been closed since October 2019 … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/6/22

William (Bill) Adams, center, is flanked with this certificates and plaques for his 25 years of service to the Damascus Township Planning Board. To his left, supervisor Joseph Canfield holds one of the plaques, while Tony Herzog, representing Senator Lisa Baker's office, is to the right. Daniel Rutledge, back row, and supervisor Steve Adams pose for the moment.

Special honorees

DAMASCUS, PA — On December 20, 2021, William “Bill” Adams was the honorary guest at the Damascus Board of Supervisors meeting. Adams, who is over 90 years old, is a long-time … more

By Z. A. KOHLOA | 1/5/22

Skinners Falls bridge comment period extended

SKINNERS FALLS, NY — The comment period for the Milanville-Skinners Falls Bridge draft Purpose and Need document is set to close on Saturday, January 8. The document will guide the process … more

1/5/22

ATI Veteran Advocate Crystal Brousseau, left, Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, and ATI Veteran Advocates Ryan Fuller and Kevin Coates attended the Rumshock Veterans Foundation Dinner in Newburgh on December 8.

Vet 2 Vet reps attend dinner with Medal of Honor recipient and more

Vet 2 Vet reps attend dinner with Medal of Honor recipient NEWBURGH, NY — On December 8, veteran advocates Ryan Fuller, Kevin Coates and Crystal Brousseau were able to meet a hero. The … more

12/21/21

Fire company vice-president and line officer/firefighter Russell Yerkes shows a group of youngsters where everything is located in a modern-day fire apparatus, during a 2020 Fire Prevention Week demonstration at the Damascus School.

Learning about fire prevention starts young

BEACH LAKE, PA — Each year in October, during Fire Prevention Week, dedicated members of the Volunteer Fire Company of Beach Lake (VFCBL) visit local preschools and the Damascus School to teach … more

By TED WADDELL | 9/29/21

‘Insist on being heard’

MILANVILLE, PA — On Tuesday, August 29, the Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) accusing it of “failure to … more

By LIAM MAYO | 8/31/21

A majestic grove of hemlock trees on the Damascus Forest trail.

‘Take A Hike!’ on the Damascus Forest Trail and more

‘Take A Hike!’ on the Damascus Forest Trail DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — If you like to hike, the Damascus Forest trail offers a two-mile loop trail in Damascus Township. There is a … more

8/17/21

The intersection of River Road and Jurgenson Road.

The road ahead for Jurgenson

DAMASCUS, PA — The road ahead may look a bit clearer for Jurgenson Road, but there’s still work to be done. more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/21/21

A Jersey barrier on Jurgenson Road in Damascus prevents drivers and a property owner from accessing the road beyond that point.

Liability or road safety

DAMASCUS, PA — On May 17, when the Damascus Board of Supervisors meeting opened the floor to public comments, Vincent Grande addressed the board. Grande was determined to get results for property owner and 25-year, part-time Damascus resident Claudia Newton. more

By Z.A . KOHLOA | 6/9/21

2nd Amendment sanctuary

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Second Amendment sanctuary is the name given to any state, county, or other locality in the U.S. that has adopted laws or resolutions that oppose, or purport to prohibit or … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 4/28/21 | 1 comment

The Skinners Falls Bridge, with its Baltimore truss structure and single-lane wooden plank deck, as shown here, was constructed in 1902.

UDC endorses rehabilitation of Skinners Falls Bridge

NARROWSBURG, NY — At its April 1 meeting, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) voted unanimously (minus one abstention) to recommend rehabilitation of the 1902 Baltimore truss bridge connecting … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 4/7/21 | 2 comments

Fatal crash on Callicoon Road

According to Wayne County Coroner Edward Howell, a fatal car accident took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 9. The coroner's office was dispatched at 2:59 a.m. to the scene on … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/13/21

Damascus Zoning Officer Ed Lagarenne , left, secretary-treasurer Melissa Haviland; chairman Joseph Canfield , administrative supervisor Steve Adams, and vice chairman Dan Rutledge, . Damascus Board members shared a moment of silence in honor iof the loss of three prominent community members last year.

Damascus projects and continued success

DAMASCUS. PA — On December 21, 2020, the Damascus Board of Supervisors meeting began with heads bowed for a moment of silence to honor the passing of Bob Dexter, Bill Gager and John … more

By Z. A. KOHLOA | 1/6/21

The bridge across Calkins Creek in Milanville, PA.

Damascus: large township, large history

Damascus Township, the largest of the original townships created in 1798, is still the largest. Damascus was the site of many historic events, beginning with the first settlement of … more

By ANN O’HARA | 10/14/20

Eliece Rybak displayed an original map from 1851 to the Damascus Township Supervisors.

Piece of history donated to Damascus Township

DAMASCUS, PA — When the Damascus Township Board of Supervisors opened the floor to the public at its August 17 meeting, resident Eliece Rybak displayed an original map from 1851 that she had … more

By Z.A. KOHLOA | 9/8/20

New leads in 1997 arson-homicide case

MILANVILLE, PA — It has been 23 years since Patricia Madeline Woll passed away in a strucutre fire on River Road in Damascus Township at 1 a.m. on August 28, 1997. At the time, state … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/7/20

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