Supporters of Selina McGinnis (third row, on left, seated next to Janet Heim) turned out to Wednesday’s humane society directors’ meeting as they had to court appearances. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) After tumult, the Heims are no longer humane society officers Janet Heim was confused. She tried to enter Milford Borough Hall on Wednesday to join an executive session of the Pike County... Local News 29 Jul 2021 | 02:35
Robin Skibber, executive director (left), and Tracy Simon, protective services care manager, of the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (Photo provided) Elder Justice Day helps seniors guard against abuse and fraud The seventh annual Elder Justice Day will take place from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Airport Park in Matamoras.... Local News 28 Jul 2021 | 02:57
Black Bear Festival plans summer events The Black Bear Film Festival, held annually in Milford in October, is planning some summer events: Midsummer Carpool Cinema... Local News 30 Jul 2021 | 04:06
A scene from the Bindy Bazaar, Woodstock 1969 Take a walk through Woodstock history on the Bindy Bazaar Trail Join Sullivan Renaissance at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for a gentle walk through history on the Bindy Bazaar Trail.... Entertainment 28 Jul 2021 | 01:15
Mountain Winds Woodwind Quintet (Photo provided) Hear ‘astonishing variety’ of classical music while walking around Milford The variety of music this year may surprise a lot of listeners, as the historic district of Milford hosts its fifth annual... Entertainment 28 Jul 2021 | 12:45
Greater Pike reaches $1 million in gifting The Greater Pike Community Foundation announced a significant milestone in local philanthropy: It has surpassed $1 million... Local News 28 Jul 2021 | 03:32
First 100 at Pike’s back-to-school event will get free supplies Milford. The Pike County Office of Children and Youth Services will be holding a back-to-school event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Local News 28 Jul 2021 | 03:23
The Milford Borough Council voted for the tax in a 6-1 vote (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Milford Borough approves earned income tax to address financial woes There was almost a collective sigh of relief on July 20, when the Milford Borough Council passed the earned income tax (EIT)... Local News 29 Jul 2021 | 11:02
The Mulcahy Family owns the Waterstone Inn at Greenwood Lake, N.Y. Maureen Mulcahy says the past few months have been “absolutely crazy.” Photo provided Local tourism boom: Will it outlast the summer? Summer travel prior to the pandemic was mostly made up of smaller groups visiting big cities, according to an Airbnb report... Local News 26 Jul 2021 | 10:55
Residents of four counties address climate change Twenty residents of Pike and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York recently completed... Local News 21 Jul 2021 | 12:24
From left, Dave Hartung, Wayne County System of Care, Honesdale Rotarians James Hamill, Rory McGhie and Andy Chapman. Not pictured: Stephen Moulton, Honesdale Rotary Foundation Chair. ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Rotary provides shelves, fridge to food pantry Honesdale Rotary members visited the Wayne County Food Pantry’s Honesdale branch on July 13, to see how the club’s donation... Local News 21 Jul 2021 | 11:59
Dingman seeking volunteers for car show The Dingman Township Parks & Recreation Commission will be holding Rockin’ Legends on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Dingman... Local News 21 Jul 2021 | 11:50
Winner of Grade 3-5 Category: Ms. Casey, third-grade teacher. From left: Patrick Tamplin, Gia Cosentino, Eva DeLauro, Kendall Eckert, Ms. Casey, Dominick DeLauro, Jodie Harrison, Jovey Thiele, Corey Cook, Sekai Jones, Jace Thiele, Hazel Pope, Regan Donnelly (Photo by Peg Snure) DVES June Super Stars of the Month The DVES Student Lighthouse Team has announced the June Superstars of the Month. The entire student population at the Delaware... Local News 19 Jul 2021 | 01:18
Autumn Walzer Pike Republican women award scholarships The Pike County Council of Republican Women (PCCRW) held their annual June scholarship presentation online this year on the... Local News 20 Jul 2021 | 10:39
Photo illustration by Gabriel Porras on Unsplash Pandemic pushes locals into retirement A steady rate of approximately two million U.S. baby boomers were retiring every year from 2011 to 2019, according to a recent... Local News 27 Jul 2021 | 12:51
