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LACKAWAXEN, PA — Facing declining rates of volunteerism and rising costs, several fire departments in Lackawaxen Township have begun to explore whether it makes sense to merge.
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By LIAM MAYO
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6/30/25
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — During a June 12 meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature’s Management and Budget Committee, legislators heard a preview of how state and federal budgets could …
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By LIAM MAYO
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6/30/25
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UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — As Congress prepares to finalize a budget that could strip $4 billion in Pennsylvania from the Medicaid program, health care officials and elected representatives …
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By LIAM MAYO
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6/30/25
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DAMASCUS, PA — The Damascus Township Board of Supervisors discussed a range of potential changes to the township’s operations in its June 17 meeting, including proposed ordinances on town …
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By MARK CASNER
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6/30/25
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HONESDALE, PA — Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the Greater Honesdale Partnership has rescheduled the annual Honesdale Fireworks Celebration to Wednesday, July 2, 2025 . The …
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6/30/25
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NEW YORK STATE — Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across …
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6/30/25
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NEW YORK STATE — Governor Kathy Hochul on June 28 announced that the draft 2050 New York State Transportation Master Plan, which will shape the development of New York’s transportation …
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6/30/25
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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) is leading a bipartisan bill that does something rare in Washington: solves real problems for real people. The Leveraging Efficiency Awareness …
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6/30/25
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PENNSYLVANIA — On June 23, officials from the Shapiro Administration highlighted the Governor’s investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget to alleviate ongoing workforce recruitment, …
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6/30/25
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WILKES-BARRE, PA — On June 25, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced over $11 million in federal funding for Head Start programs in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. The …
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6/30/25
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate on June 24 passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to help schools across Pennsylvania prevent deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among student …
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6/30/25
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HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s six state Veterans Homes advanced from the General Assembly and is one step closer to becoming law, according to the …
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6/30/25
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HARRISBURG, PA — With broad bipartisan support, the Senate approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully …
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6/30/25
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HAWLEY, PA — Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is hosting an event for residents to replace their hard-to-read license plates on Saturday, July 12, from 9-11 a.m., at the Pike County Training …
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6/30/25
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My husband often remarks that people eating ice cream cones have smiles on their faces.
This quote reminds me of that.
How do we choose peace?
It's something to ponder these last …
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6/27/25
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HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership invites the community to a spectacular Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 1 (with a rain date of Tuesday, July 2) in the heart of …
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6/27/25
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About seven years ago, I was sitting with a family of refugees from Syria, in their first apartment in Germany. They had come from a civil war, fleeing over the Mediterraneren Sea to Greece and from …
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By JASMINE SCHWENK
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6/27/25
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It’s survival of the richest.
I think of a budget as a statement of priorities. It's supposed to support working families -- who are the backbone of Pennsylvania -- care for the poor, the …
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By NIKKI RIVERA
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6/27/25
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Spiders
There are approximately 10 species of spiders in New York State, but none dangerously poisonous to humans (such as the black widow or brown recluse).
Spiders are eight-legged …
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By PROF. MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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6/27/25
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Let’s talk about drawing salves! These mysterious, often black, and usually thick concoctions were the original skin magicians. For centuries, people swore by them to “pull things …
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By HEDY SCHNELLER
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6/27/25
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