A large black bear “smiles” at the camera in Warwick, NY. Have photos of local bears? Email them to us at comm.engage@strausnews.com ( Chris McIntosh, Greenwood Lake) The bare bones about bear encounters From “bear-proof” garbage cans to giving up on bird feeders, many local residents are doing their best to avoid attracting... News 14 Jul 2022 | 10:00
Federal authorities say Orange County resident Thomas Webster is pictured on the left in this photo, raising a flag pole with a U.S. Marine flag. Ex-NYPD officer and Marine charged in violent Capitol attack A retired New York Police Department officer and former U.S. Marine from Orange County was deemed a danger to the community... Home 24 Feb 2021 | 01:23
Primary election outcomes Correction: A previous story provided only Pike County election results for the 139th Assembly District, which overlaps Wayne... News 19 May 2022 | 06:33
Pike commissioners request state support for depleted mental health care MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners voted on May 11 for a resolution requesting funding to support community-based... News 13 May 2022 | 06:46
This local winter scene by photographer Bob Breese took an honorable mention in the Art Photo category. Photo: Robert Breese. Straus News wins Better Newspaper Contest awards Straus News’ publications were recognized for excellence in reporting, advertising and design at the New York Press Association’s... News 02 May 2022 | 03:51
Your Keys to Success at the Pump As gas prices catapulted to an all-time high, drivers have been thinking anew about ways to conserve fuel. Over the past... Local News 04 May 2022 | 10:54
Rohman’s Pub to be discussed at historical society meeting “Rohman’s Pub – Shohola’s Unique and Historic Landmark” will be the topic presented by Rolf Buchmann at the meeting of the... Local News 20 Apr 2022 | 11:59
Clean-up in Delaware, Dingmans Ferry planned In recognition of Earth Day and Pick Up Pennsylvania Month, there will be a community clean-up for Delaware Township/Dingmans... Local News 20 Apr 2022 | 11:52
Belle Reve to hold Mother’s Day lunch, tea Belle Reve Senior Living will honor mothers and grandmothers with lunch and tea, recognizing Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May... Local News 27 Apr 2022 | 01:39
Wayne Memorial receives grant Wayne Memorial Hospital, which also serves Pike County residents, received $1,405,471 in Health Center Cluster grants from... Local News 19 Apr 2022 | 11:29
Tim Sohn ( Photo provided) Pike County cancer survivor raising money for cancer research Tim Sohn, a 15 year survivor of chronic leukemia, is raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the nonprofit... Local News 19 Apr 2022 | 11:10
Pictured, front row from left, Jason Curabba, Quinn Curabba and Dawn Curabba; back row from left, Guidance Counselor Crystal Ross, head baseball coach Sean Giblin, Delaware Valley High School principal Nicole Cosentino. Quinn Curabba signs with King’s College Senior baseball player Quinn Curabba signed with Division III King’s College. In high school, Quinn is a captain on the baseball... Sports 13 Apr 2022 | 12:21
Charged are, clockwise from top left, Jason Hook, Matthew Kidd, Eric Davis and Dennis Kelly Four facing child porn charges Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced several arrests of persons charged with child pornography offenses in... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2022 | 12:08
Pike County Courthouse, Milford ( Pamela Chergotis) Pike County Court Melody Joan Richards, 30, of Greentown, was sentenced to 5 years less 30 days of Probation with Restrictive Conditions which... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2022 | 11:30
Hugh and Susie Siegel are shown at the bench dedicated to their mother Miriam Siegel on April 2. Bench dedicated to Miriam Siegel A bench was dedicated on April 2 to Miriam Siegel in front of the Wells Fargo Bank in Milford. The location is the former... Local News 13 Apr 2022 | 10:57
