Tropical Storm Isaias blasted into Vernon, in Sussex County, N.J., last August with what many say was the equivalent to Super Storm Sandy (Photo by Janet Redyke) Pike County small businesses are eligible for disaster loans The Pike County Commissioners announced this week that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to local small businesses... Local News 06 Jan 2021 | 02:56
Lake Wallenpaupack Pike County included in environmental projects to get state funding The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Dec. 30 that 22 projects to clean up waters in... Local News 06 Jan 2021 | 12:57
Charlie Adam shows off one of the family’s stars ‘Stellar’ idea ignites light and hope Frankford resident Kate Adam teaches Spanish at Newton High School. Like all of us, she’s seen the effect the pandemic has... Local News 22 Dec 2020 | 03:44
Meaghan Irwin, 28, is an EMT full time at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville, N.J. When she isn’t working, the Milford, Pa., resident is donating her time to Delaware Township EMS, and going to school to become a paramedic. Meet the people at the front of the front lines Meaghan Irwin was on her commute home from St. Clare's Hospital, where she works full time as an EMT. “Tonight, when I get... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 02:19
Lab Technologists Holly Meyer (left) and Nancy O’Connell at the COVID-19 drive-through testing site at the Stourbridge Complex, Honesdale before dressing in their PPE (Photo provided) Where you can get tested for COVID-19 locally With rising COVID-19 cases and travel guidelines recommending negative test results for individuals crossing state borders,... Local News 02 Dec 2020 | 02:30
These graphs from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show the sharp rise in new coronavirus cases in Pike County. The numbers for November have not been seen since April and May, at the height of the pandemic. On Monday, Nov. 9, eleven new cases were reported in Pike, the highest per-day number since May 1. As Covid cases take off in Pike County, we must redouble our efforts to stay safe An Open Letter to our Pike County Neighbors: Pike County has much to be proud of concerning our response to the Covid pandemic.... Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 10:12
Paula R. Coughlin Paula R. Coughlin Paula Coughlin, 79, passed away on June 30, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa. She was born July 23, 1940, to Alice Jenny Werner and... Obituaries 07 Oct 2020 | 01:18
Rod of Iron Ministries is not a gun cult This letter is in response to Alex Paraskos’ screed against my church titled, “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival is the work of... Letters to the Editor 05 Oct 2020 | 09:57
Photo by Tiffany Tertipes on Unsplash. How to cast your ballot for the 2020 general election Two main concerns are weighing heavily on voters this election season: the risk of contracting Covid-19 at the polls on election... Local News 28 Aug 2020 | 12:43
Agency on Aging sends out survey The Pike County Commissioners have engaged Diana T. Myers and Associates, Inc., a housing and community development-consulting... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 08:39
(Photo provided) ( Photo provided) Wayne Memorial to close Pike Covid-19 testing site The Covid-19 testing site at the Pike County Training Center in Lords Valley operated by Wayne Memorial Hospital will shut... Local News 31 Jul 2020 | 04:11
Electronic recycling event open to all Pike County residents There will be an electronic recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Dingman Township Park,... Local News 16 Jul 2020 | 10:56
Pike County Courthouse, Milford (Pamela Chergotis) Masks required within county government buildings The Pike County Commissioners have confirmed that the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Dept. of Health’s order requiring a mask... Local News 07 Jul 2020 | 10:08
Personal care services, including hair salons and barbershops, may open at 50% occupancy and by appointment. Pike County to move into green phase on June 19 Governor Tom Wolf on June 12 announced Pike County will be among eight counties moving into the green phase of reopening... Local News 17 Jun 2020 | 02:23
Pike County announces first coronavirus case Pike County may have its first case of the COVID-19 virus, officials announced Thursday afternoon. According to a press release... News Alert 13 Mar 2020 | 10:48
