TOPICS
ENVIRONMENT
See solar in action

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Wayne County residents will once again take part in the ASES (American Solar Energy Society) National Solar Tour, the nation’s largest grassroots renewable energy education …

The Upper Delaware River Thermal Mitigation Bank

Every Upper Delaware tailwater angler knows the uneasy rhythm of a summer heat wave. Air temperatures climb, nighttime cooling fades, and the river warms mile by mile below the NYC Delaware basin …

Correcting erosion on a Pike County road

SHOHOLA FALLS, PA — The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) and its partners recently celebrated the completion of a $74,704 Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road project on Brooks Cabin …

HEALTH

Save the date: MS Walk in Roscoe planned for '27

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Promising research is not proof

This morning, an article popped up on my computer suggesting that the high-dose flu vaccine—the one recommended for seniors—may have properties that help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. …

State of Health 2026

News from the PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PA measles outbreak

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 1,260 measles cases have been confirmed across 43 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026 . DOH continues to …
SENIORS
Dorothy Durkin takes home the gold

CORTLAND, NY — Dorothy Durkin, 67, is a swimmer from Lumberland that recently won a gold medal in the Empire State Senior Games for the 200 yard breaststroke. The Empire State Senior Games are …

Older Sullivan adults: Help OFA

MONTICELLO, NY — “What one change would most improve your ability to live well and independently in Sullivan County?” asks the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA). That’s the last …

‘Step into Wellness’ brings community together

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams in August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their …

Senior expo at Ladore Pavilion

WAYMART, PA — Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell and Sheriff Chris Rosler will host the 24th annual Senior Expo at the Ladore Pavilion, 287 Owego Tpk., on October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

Grief workshop at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — A free five-week workshop dedicated to helping people cope with the grieving process will take place at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., in October and November. The sessions …

A man, 81, lost his sister and realized he did not know who to contact

When Ralph Richardson’s sister passed away, he tried to make sure everyone who cared about her heard the news. But he ran into a problem no address book could fix. There was no list. Who were the …

FOOD

So many pickle puns

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Pocono Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, “celebrated the biggest DILL in downtown East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos,” …
jude’s culinary journey

Brighton Beach memories

My memories of Brighton Beach, a neighborhood in the southern portion of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, are frequently connected to a variety of scents. The salty smell of the ocean while …
jude’s culinary journey

Food phases

During my lifetime, I have gone through many phases in regard to what I was eating. As someone who regards herself as an individual, I’m still surprised that as a young child growing up with a …
the food out here

Zucchini pizza

If you’ve been reading my outdoor columns, you’ll have seen my last column, “Zucchini by Zeus,” which talked about the bounty of giant zucchini we got during the heavy rains and lightning. As …

Fire cider for your health

HAWLEY, PA — A recipe and demonstration on making fire cider was presented to the Country Gardeners on September 3 by Jeanine Davis, herbalist and wellness educator.  Davis holds …
Business

Rockland CSD appoints superintendent

ROCKLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NY — On October 1, the Rockland Central School District School Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Gorr as superintendent for November 1. Gorr, a …

Mr. Whipple, Mrs. Olson and the golden age of TV ads

Once upon a time, American consumers took advice from a little man floating inside a toilet bowl. No, really! Ask your parents. They’ll remember. There’s even a name for it—the Golden Age …

Dimeco declares cash dividend

HONESDALE, PA — The board of directors of Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC) declared a dividend on September 24 of $0.45 per share to shareholders of record October 5. The dividend is payable on October …

Strengthening Sullivan’s future

CALLICOON, NY — Six awards will honor Sullivan County businesses, individuals and organizations on November 12 at the Villa Roma. The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will …

GAIT earns reaccreditation

MILFORD, PA — GAIT Equine Assisted Services once again earned the designation of Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). …