Bob Eckstein captures the spirit of the Milford Readers & Writers Festival through his drawings, like this one. What makes RAW run? An inside view of the Milford Readers and Writers Festival Why is the Milford Readers and Writers Festival (RAW) so successful? It is the gestalt of creative famous people and events... Entertainment 03 Jul 2020 | 10:21
The memorial wall in Kim Pearce‘s basement honoring his father and his brother Jack (Photo provided) Jessica Pearce Rotondi’s book is about the uncle she never knew, but the local hero Milford did The Pearce family has lived in Milford for decades. Chief Master Sergeant Edwin “Jack” Pearce, the subject of Jessica Pearce... Local News 10 Jun 2020 | 02:05
To wear a mask, or not, in Milford? To wear a mask or not to wear a mask? With apologies to William Shakespeare, that is the question on most people’s minds.... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 01:32
Amelia Hoskins, Greg Pizzano and ErinTaylor from the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Cherie Bland from the Pike County COA. (Photo provided by PEEC) COVID-19 has given us lemons. But in this crisis, PEEC is making lemonade Every spring, the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is busy hosting huge numbers of school groups for overnight... Local News 03 Jun 2020 | 02:05
Dr. Doug Manion and Mayor Sean Strub on a recent Zoom session. Team ‘Stranion’ attacks COVID-19 with information “Stranion” -- the dynamic duo of Milford Mayor Sean Strub and infectious disease specialist and Milford resident Dr. Doug... Local News 27 May 2020 | 02:16
Anne Perry, a popular and prolific writer of historical detective fiction, signs books last year at the Milford Readers and Writers Festival, which has been cancelled for 2020. ( Marilyn Rosenthal) Milford Readers and Writers Festival is cancelled September writers fest is cancelled "With heavy hearts and regret," the Pike Artworks Board decided to cancel this year's... Local News 22 Apr 2020 | 04:11
Virtual Happy Hour "at" Bar Louis ( Megan Strub) Got cabin fever? Embrace the virtual for vivacious conversation Do you have a fever? Cabin fever is another type of fever many people are experiencing because of social isolation from COVID-19.... Local News 08 Apr 2020 | 12:25
Two variations on the masks produced by the Milford Mask Group ( Marilyn Rosenthal) The joy of giving and receiving inspires the Milford Mask Group It was clear that the Milford Police and other first responders needed masks. Mayor Sean Strub, one of the administrators... Local News 01 Apr 2020 | 03:27
Dr. Doug Manion and Mayor Sean Strub on a COVID-19 online meeting offered Tuesday afternoon by the Sero Project and The Cranky Queer. COVID-19 update: Milford responds, governor stops short of outright ban A prominent infectious disease specialist and Milford resident is educating the community on the most effective way to stop... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 10:53
Bob Guccione Jr. at the Hotel Fauchère ( Marilyn Rosenthal) Guccione shares his 'wonderlust' at the Hotel Fauchère Bob Guccione Jr. talked about the sacredness of good journalism, and its purpose “to completely change how people view the... Local News 15 Mar 2020 | 11:57
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright with constituents ( Photo provided) U.S. Rep. Cartwright talks to Republicans every day U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright has introduced more bipartisan bills than any other House Democrat. Calm, polite, and mild-mannered,... Local News 04 Mar 2020 | 10:46
Bob Guccione Jr. ( Photo provided) Bob Guccione Jr. remembers 'when good journalism really mattered' Bob Guccione Jr. has had a remarkable life, and he will be talking about his many adventures at the Dinner + Talk at the... Local News 03 Mar 2020 | 07:20
Gail holding a finished rifle: lock, stock, and barrel ( Marilyn Rosenthal) Meet Gail Shuttleworth, the Annie Oakley of Pike County You can’t think of Gail Shuttleworth, known for her superb sharpshooting, without thinking of the iconic Annie Oakley. Both... Local News 26 Feb 2020 | 08:10
Executive Director Christine Rolando ( Marilyn Rosenthal) CDD (Chefs Do Dinner) for CDD (Center for Developmental Disabilities) Twenty-two years ago, Sharon Berliner Daniel and her husband, Peter, were sitting around a table talking about doing a fundraiser... Local News 19 Feb 2020 | 06:02
Julika von Stackelberg and Melissa Martens, march organizers ( Marilyn Rosenthal) Women (and men) march for social justice and unity The National Women’s March in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Jan. 18, inspired more than 25,000 people to march at more than... Local News 22 Jan 2020 | 01:29
