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Brynn Holtzer and Mila Gonzalez smile for the camera on the first day of the 2026-27 school year at Delaware Valley Elementary School. Photos provided by Peg Snure.
Brynn Holtzer and Mila Gonzalez smile for the camera on the first day of the 2026-27 school year at Delaware Valley Elementary School. Photos provided by Peg Snure.

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DVES students return to school

26 Aug 2026 | 01:58
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Excitement was in the air as students and faculty alike at Delaware Valley Elementary School have started back to school this week. Here a just a few moments of opening day, thanks to Peg Snure, who handles publicity for the Delaware Valley Elementary School.

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Left to right Fr. Benesch, Deacon John, and Gabriel Wagner Alter server. (Photo from Files of St. Vincent de Paul)
Left to right Fr. Benesch, Deacon John, and Gabriel Wagner Alter server. (Photo from Files of St. Vincent de Paul)

St. Vincent de Paul church celebrates 50th anniversary

26 Aug 2026 | 02:08

The St. Vincent de Paul church will be kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with a celebratory...

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You could find this artwork of Dolly Parton on Haywood Road in West Asheville, N.C. Photo by Wes McFee on Unsplash.
You could find this artwork of Dolly Parton on Haywood Road in West Asheville, N.C. Photo by Wes McFee on Unsplash.

Rest in Peace, Dolly. The world will always love you

26 Aug 2026 | 02:36

Just the other day, for reasons unknown, I started thinking about which older celebrities (those in their...

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Regional authors sign their books at a past Milford Readers & Writers Festival. Provided photos.
Regional authors sign their books at a past Milford Readers & Writers Festival. Provided photos.

The free three-day Readers and Writers Festival begins Sept. 18

25 Aug 2026 | 02:20

Whether you are a writer or a reader, or simply eager to learn, there will be something to attend completely...

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Members of Delaware Valley High School, Delaware Valley Middle School and Dingman Delaware Valley Middle School at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, during the Future Business Leaders of America Inc.’s National Leadership Conference. Beginning in the back row, pictured are: Eduardo Arias, Lindsey Smyser, Kim Smyser, Emma Simmons, Vidhi Patel, Joe Benavides, Ryan Warfsman, Mattias Itjen and Geunhyeok Choi; in the middle row are: Patty Chen, Jodie Harrison, Gia Cosentino, Isabella Bailey, Mayah Amici, Maryah Nuhn, Nathan Marx, Jay Hoar, Isabella Faust and Alexandria Tsiattalos; in front are: Grace Holderith, Elizabeth Bailey, Gracie Stoveken, Ava Troup and Skarlet DePutron. Photo provided by Leslie Lordi/Delaware Valley School District.
Members of Delaware Valley High School, Delaware Valley Middle School and Dingman Delaware Valley Middle School at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, during the Future Business Leaders of America Inc.’s National Leadership Conference. Beginning in the back row, pictured are: Eduardo Arias, Lindsey Smyser, Kim Smyser, Emma Simmons, Vidhi Patel, Joe Benavides, Ryan Warfsman, Mattias Itjen and Geunhyeok Choi; in the middle row are: Patty Chen, Jodie Harrison, Gia Cosentino, Isabella Bailey, Mayah Amici, Maryah Nuhn, Nathan Marx, Jay Hoar, Isabella Faust and Alexandria Tsiattalos; in front are: Grace Holderith, Elizabeth Bailey, Gracie Stoveken, Ava Troup and Skarlet DePutron. Photo provided by Leslie Lordi/Delaware Valley School District.

DV students take top prizes at FBLA leadership conference

25 Aug 2026 | 01:48

Students from Delaware Valley School District won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America Inc.’s...

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Ivalas Quartet perfoms at the Grey Towers pool pavilion. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal)
Ivalas Quartet perfoms at the Grey Towers pool pavilion. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal)

Ivalas Quartet performs inclusive classical set at Grey Towers

25 Aug 2026 | 12:00

The Ivalas Quartet, a diverse group of classical musicians, performed at the Grey Towers outdoor pool...

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Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash.
Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash.

Education and precaution keys to preventing tickborne illnesses

14 Aug 2026 | 11:43

With six weeks of summer left on the calendar, the 2026 tick season is far from over.

Infection rates...

Commissioners stand with check to the Lions Club for the Milford Star.
Commissioners stand with check to the Lions Club for the Milford Star. ( Photo provided.)

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau allocates 15K to keep Milford Star shining

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is allocating $15,000 to the Milford Lions Club to purchase a solar array to power the...

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20 Aug 2026 | 10:12
State Attorney General Dave Sunday alleges that Tracy Touzalin, 55, overcharged her department-issued credit card during her time as a PennDOT roadway programs technician in Pike County from 2023 to 2025.
State Attorney General Dave Sunday alleges that Tracy Touzalin, 55, overcharged her department-issued credit card during her time as a PennDOT roadway programs technician in Pike County from 2023 to 2025. ( Pixabay photo.)

Former PennDOT employee accused of embezzling $33K

Dingmans Ferry resident Tracy Touzalin is accused of embezzling over $33,000 during her time as a PennDOT employee.

State...

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19 Aug 2026 | 11:09
Greater Pike’s 2025 awards dinner.
Greater Pike’s 2025 awards dinner. ( Photo by Tine's Captured Moments, LLC)

Greater Pike Community Foundation to celebrate 11th annual Awards Dinner on Sept. 13

The Greater Pike Community Foundation (GPCF) will celebrate its 11th annual Awards Dinner on Sunday, September 13 from 5...

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18 Aug 2026 | 04:55
Pike County will receive $3 million to replace the superstructure on the Winona Falls Road Bridge.
Pike County will receive $3 million to replace the superstructure on the Winona Falls Road Bridge. ( Pixabay photo.)

Pike County to receive $3M for Winona Falls Road Bridge project

Pike County will receive $3 million to replace the superstructure on the Winona Falls Road Bridge. The funding is part of...

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18 Aug 2026 | 02:50
Green Trees Early Learning Center is opening of two new classrooms at 502 West Harford Street in Milford.
Green Trees Early Learning Center is opening of two new classrooms at 502 West Harford Street in Milford. ( Photo provided.)

Green Trees Early Learning Center opens two new classrooms

Green Trees Early Learning Center is opening of two new classrooms at 502 West Harford Street in Milford. The classrooms...

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18 Aug 2026 | 01:42
Pike County will receive $12, 593.29 for period products under a state initiative to make them more widely available to students.
Pike County will receive $12, 593.29 for period products under a state initiative to make them more widely available to students. ( Photo provided.)

Northeastern Pennsylvania schools receive more than $412K for free period products

Northeastern Pennsylvania schools will receive more than $412,604 to provide free period products for menstruating students....

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18 Aug 2026 | 09:23
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