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Log Tavern Brewing Co. welcomes JT Horne for a solo set on May 22.
Log Tavern Brewing Co. welcomes JT Horne for a solo set on May 22. ( Photo provided.)

Music for the Week: Tribute bans, karaoke and more.

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Saturday, May 16

The Historic Dimmick Inn, 101 E. Harford Street, Milford, welcomes Jason Merrill for a solo set at 12 p.m.

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WCHA staff will be on-site at the Office of Pike County Human Services on the second Thursday of each month, to provide in-person Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) services, and as such, make such services more personally available and closer to home for eligible Pike County residents.
WCHA staff will be on-site at the Office of Pike County Human Services on the second Thursday of each month, to provide in-person Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) services, and as such, make such services more personally available and closer to home for eligible Pike County residents. ( Pixabay photo.)

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The Wayne County Housing Authority (WCHA) and Pike County Human Services are proud to announce the creation...

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Pike/Wayne County students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Pike/Wayne County students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. ( Pixabay photo.)

Olsommer invites high school students to submit essays for America250 contest

12 May 2026 | 01:20

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is encouraging rising high school juniors and seniors in the 139th...

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Commissioner Matt Osterberg responds to Taylor Meise about FirstEnergy project.
Commissioner Matt Osterberg responds to Taylor Meise about FirstEnergy project. ( Photo by Nick Rivera.)

Pike County Commissioners address proposed 69kV transmission line

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On Wednesday, May 6, the Pike County Commissioners responded to community concerns about FirstEnergy’s...

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Recipients of Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Barbara J. Buchanan grants.
Recipients of Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Barbara J. Buchanan grants. ( Photo provided.)

Greater Pike’s Buchanan grants focus on education

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A library on wheels, a program teaching culinary skills to people newly released from prison, and instruction...

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A Farm Arts Collective intern.
A Farm Arts Collective intern. ( Photo provided.)

Farm Arts Collective offering paid summer internships for Theatre on the Farm

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Farm Arts Collective based on Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, Pa., is offering paid summer internships...

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For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation breaks ground on new cancer respite center.
For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation breaks ground on new cancer respite center. ( Photo by Zak Zavada.)

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation building care center in partnership with Woodloch resort

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For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, Woodloch, Legacy Resort Collection, and regional community...

Indie folk-rock duo The Vierling Duo brings their sound to Jam Room Brewing on May 15.
Indie folk-rock duo The Vierling Duo brings their sound to Jam Room Brewing on May 15. ( Photo provided.)

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Saturday, May 9

The Historic Dimmick’s Inn, 101 E Harford Street, Milford, welcomes Ryan Fogler for a set at 12 p.m.

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ESU students taking Instructional Planning in Special Education (SPED 215) created a day of hands-on learning for elementary and middle school aged children.
ESU students taking Instructional Planning in Special Education (SPED 215) created a day of hands-on learning for elementary and middle school aged children. ( Photo provided.)

ESU education majors hold collaborative events with local districts

East Stroudsburg University students studying special education hosted two events with local school districts this month....

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30 Apr 2026 | 03:24
Performers receive a standing ovation for their portrayal of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Milford Theater.
Performers receive a standing ovation for their portrayal of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Milford Theater. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal.)

Wow! Incredible! Tevye! Fiddler!

The Milford Theater became the fictional village of Anatevka during the weekend of May 1-3 for the production of “Fiddler...

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05 May 2026 | 02:57
Luzerne County man sentenced for attempted rape of two children in Pike County

Luzerne County man sentenced for attempted rape of two children in Pike County

Pike County President Judge Gregory Chelak sentenced John Gately, age, 46, with a last known address of Hughestown, Pa.,...

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Illustration by Megan Bowen
Illustration by Megan Bowen

I know where youse come from by the words youse use

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I was standing on line with my...

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Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper

Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper

The Childrens’ Newspaper returns next week, and we need your help choosing the cover. Check out this year’s entries below...

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