A mass vaccination site (Photo: Centers for Disease Control) Democratic and Republican lawmakers urge: Bring mass vaccination sites to NEPA Editor’s note: On March 9, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Emergency Management... Letters to the Editor 10 Mar 2021 | 02:23
PA Rep. Mike Peifer was on the ballot in the November election, and won, but wants to throw the ballots out. PA Rep. Peifer petitioned to throw out Pennsylvania votes Editor’s note: PA Rep. Mike Peifer (R-139) signed the following letter to U.S. Representatives and Senators alleging election... Letters to the Editor 03 Feb 2021 | 12:25
An historical photo of the Pike County Historical Society’s Columns Museum $12,000 in grants awarded to Pike, Wayne, and Monroe museums The Wayne County and Pike County historical societies and Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Monroe County were each... Local News 29 Dec 2020 | 11:21
District Attorney Ray Tonkin with members of his staff in front of the newly dedicated Dickson House (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) The Dickson House, a children’s advocacy center, is dedicated to memory of fallen trooper Troopers assist all who are in distress, said Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin. Corporal Bryon Dickson gave his life... Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 04:59
Voting in Milford Borough was crisp, with line of 20 people waiting. Officials said 200 people had voted by 11 a.m. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Power (and candy) to the people The next president will be decided by the people you see on this page, along with their fellow citizens throughout Pennsylvania,... Local News 04 Nov 2020 | 01:15
Thanks to PIAA for allowing fall sports to continue The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), backed by the science and expertise of their Sports Medicine... Letters to the Editor 26 Aug 2020 | 03:07
Pike Trump Victory celebrates grand opening Milford. More than 300 enthusiastic supporters registered their attendance at the grand opening of the Pike Trump Victory... Local News 29 Jul 2020 | 03:30
Social distancing at the Pike County Ecumenical Food Pantry ( Pike County Ecumenical Food Pantry Facebook page) Pike County food banks receive $10,000 from the Human Resources Center Foundation The Pike County Office of Human Services received $10,000 from the Human Resources Foundation in Honesdale to support Pike’s... Local News 13 May 2020 | 12:09
Pike County is not flattening the curve, as may be seen on this chart produced by Milford resident Ed Gragert. COVID-19 update: Pike County is not flattening the curve Pike sees a big jump in cases Pike County is not flattening the curve. With 268 cases and seven deaths as of April 15, the... Local News 15 Apr 2020 | 02:19
Thanks to Gov. Wolf for halting short-term rentals and protecting Pocono residents Editor's note: PA Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) said that after "immense pressure" applied by Pocono legislators, Gov.... Letters to the Editor 03 Apr 2020 | 03:36
More than $890K awarded for Pike and Wayne projects Pike County was awarded $100,000 in state funds to renovate 103 West High Street, Milford, for the Pike County Children's... Local News 29 Jan 2020 | 01:25
The ribbon is cut at the newly refurbished Mott Street Bridge ( Frances Ruth Harris) Community hails historic re-opening of historic bridge A crowd gathered in the bright sunshine on Jan. 2 to mark the grand re-opening of the historic Mott Street Bridge. The county-owned... Local News 07 Jan 2020 | 12:25
Pictured at the December meeting of the Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force are (from left): Dr. Cathleen Mattos, Dr. Robert Ollar, Pike County Commissioner Ron Schmalzle, Task Force Chair Rosemarie Schoepp, Jill Gamboni of PA Rep. Mike Peifer's office, Hemlock Farms Conservancy Executive Director Kelly Stagen, Stephen Alessi of PennState Extension, Ellen Scarisbrick, Pike County Commissioner Matt Osterberg, Task Force Liaison Brian Snyder of the Pike County Community Planning Office, and Pike County Health Nurse Tammy DeLeo. ( Photo provided) Conservancy donates tick keys, a safe and easy way to remove these disease-carrying pests The Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force recently received a gift of 100 tick keys from the Hemlock Farms Conservancy.... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 01:26
From left: Gina Ehrhardt from PA Rep. Mike Peifer's office, Andrew Seder from PA Senator Lisa Baker's office, and PA Rep. Rosemary Brown ( Photo: Frances Ruth Harris) Townships compare notes at annual meeting That the group looks to the future, and is willing to help all townships, makes all the difference, said Ginni Linn, executive... Home 07 Oct 2019 | 02:28
A crowd gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking on Aug. 27. The new 70-bed nursing home. ( Frances Ruth Harris) Nursing home breaks ground Mike Sullivan, executive director of the Pike County Development Authority, said plans for Westfall's soon-to-be nursing... Local News 30 Aug 2019 | 06:39
