Jeanne Straus (l), publisher of Straus News, looks over a recent issue of the publication with new managing editor, Felicia Hodges. ( Photo by Molly Colgan) New editor assumes helm of The Pike County Courier Felicia Hodges, an experienced reporter and editor, was named managing editor of the paper effective Feb 24, 2023. Before... Local News 01 Mar 2023 | 06:47
L-R: Brett Luposello, Anna Gallagher, Rayvon Carr, Emily Giblin, Ms. Roxanne DeLellas, Jordan Zielinski, DVE-News/TV reporters explore life at Flagship Cinemas DVE-News/TV reporters recently met with Roxanne DeLellas, Area Manager of Flagship Cinemas in Matamoras, PA. She told the... Home 10 Jan 2023 | 01:56
Kevin James’ comedy Irregardless Tour coming to Sugar Loaf Kevin James, whose Irregardless Tour will be in Sugar Loaf on May 21, began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island... Entertainment 13 Dec 2022 | 10:21
Museum Village at night. ( Photo by Dan Pacella) Spooky tales and frightful encounters - a glimpse of our haunted history A strange knock in the dead of night. A disembodied whisper that seems to beckon you. Shadows that move without the direction... Local News 23 Oct 2022 | 08:48
John Eckenrode Pennsylvania’s State Prison Staffing Crisis Shows No Sign of Ending To the editor: Pennsylvanians are getting back to work. The economy is on the rebound. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is... Letters to the Editor 28 Sep 2022 | 07:56
ORIGINAL - What special education services are available at a school near you? “Alex is thriving because of Vernon’s Special Education program. It’s a collaboration between parent and school,” Anna Colon*... Evergreen 14 Aug 2022 | 11:50
Veterans’ dramas have a place at VetRep Theater Veterans Repertory Theater (VetRep) is preparing to announce winners of its inaugural 2021 playwright competition while accepting... 26 Apr 2022 | 01:34
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
Sculptor Carolyn Palmer working on her statute of Frank Sinatra in her studio in Saddle River, New Jersey. Provided photos. Frank Sinatra returns to Hoboken in style Frankie, aka “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” would be proud. Bobby-soxers, now in their 90s, may soon be swooning at the foot of the life-size... Local News 12 Jan 2022 | 01:08
A few telltale signs that fall has officially begun in Warwick: weekend traffic, tourists and the release of Naked Flock’s most popular seasonal release: pumpkin hard cider. Provided photo. Call your flock and mead up at Applewood Winery A few telltale signs that fall has officially begun in Warwick: weekend traffic, tourists and the release of Naked Flock’s... Home 27 Sep 2021 | 05:30
Rushing the duck since 2012 When Rushing Duck founders Nikki Cavanaugh and her husband, Dan Hitchcock, were gearing up to open a brewery in Chester,... Local News 08 Sep 2021 | 03:45
What stays? What goes? As the start of a new school year looms, Straus News wondered what routines and equipment from last year would remain and... Back to School 18 Aug 2021 | 08:07
Photo illustration by Gabriel Porras on Unsplash Pandemic pushes locals into retirement A steady rate of approximately two million U.S. baby boomers were retiring every year from 2011 to 2019, according to a recent... Local News 27 Jul 2021 | 12:51
Leighann McPartland has gotten freelancing gigs since graduating college last May, like painting this mural at a cafe in Chester. But she’s striking out on her job search in the artistic field, and has been regretting her choice of major in fine art and art history. Photo provided. The unemployed: ‘I really don’t want to pump gas’ “I’m antsy to get to work, but I don’t want to go back to the retail jobs I’ve done,” said Leighann McPartland, 24, of Pine... Home 01 Jun 2021 | 01:38
People who are interested in purchasing/learning more about the Diener’s remastered version of Hand and Foot can visit their website, which is https://www.handandfootremastered.com. From there, people can buy the game, learn more about the game’s rules, and even leave a review. It was always in the cards After nearly two decades of thought, aspiration and patience, Bill and Kim Diener - who’ve been married for roughly the amount... Home 24 May 2021 | 09:38
