Front row, from left to right: Milford Community House Board Members Centa Quinn, Jill Bennett, Lorraine Gregory, and Carol Osterberg. Back row, from left to right: Milford Community House Board Members Richard Pedranti, Krista Gromalski, and Matthew Osterberg; retired Altec Lansing executive, former Chairman of Greater Pike Community Foundation, and Milford Community House donor James Pedranti; and Milford Community House Board Members Karl Wagner III, and Dale and Yana Thatcher. Pedranti family gives $40,000 for Milford Community House outdoor stage A Pedranti family gift of $40,000 will support construction of a multi-purpose outdoor performance stage on the Milford Community... Home 19 Jul 2022 | 05:18
William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania Pike commission will be formed to plan semiquincentennial fun Milford. The Pike County Commissioners on March 16 voted to establish an AMERIA250PA Commission to plan activities to celebrate... Local News 23 Mar 2022 | 07:20
Back row (from left): Steve Gill, Program Specialist of Eastern Region Pennsylvania CASA; Marcia Reese, SAM, Inc.; Dawn Allison, CASA of Pike County Director; and Commissioners Schmalzle, Waldron and Osterberg. Front row: Judge Kelly Gaughan; Nancy Clemens, SAM, Inc.; and Michele Burrell, Children and Youth Services Administrator (Photo provided) ‘Set these children up to thrive’: New court advocacy program helps youngsters find permanent homes Pike County has established a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program to advance the well-being of children in dependency... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 05:12
The worst bridge in the county is this 67-foot concrete span that straddles Pike and Wayne counties over the Wallenpaupack Creek. Built in 1955, its rating fell to poor in 2017 and is now “critical.” (Photo by Becca Tucker) Even in a state filled with aging bridges, Pike County’s stand out Go for a drive in the Delaware River Valley, and soon enough you’ll cross a bridge. Ideally, you’ll hardly notice, except... Local News 02 Feb 2022 | 01:05
Lackawaxen Township published this map in August with suggested long-term detours using the Tow Path Commissioners: Kimbles Road bridge will re-open soon The Kimbles Road bridge in Hawley Township will reopen soon, Pike County Commissioners Chair Matthew Osterberg announced... Local News 28 Dec 2021 | 02:14
Steven Guccini (pikepa.org) Pike County Commissioner Steve Guccini announces his retirement Pike County Commissioner Steve Guccini is retiring at the end of 2021. Guccini announced his departure at the Nov. 3 board... Local News 12 Nov 2021 | 04:54
Map showing Santos property by Pike County Scenic Rural Character Preservation Program American Rescue Plan funds may build long-sought access to Santos property Pike County has nurtured big plans for the Santos Farm ever since purchasing it back in 2009. The problem always was how... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:53
Pike County Courthouse, Milford (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Pay increases for sheriff’s deputies will attract ‘good, qualified people,’ commissioners say The Pike County Commissioners on Sept. 15 approved a new pay scale for sheriff’s deputies, including longevity pay for deputies... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 11:48
Pike County Correctional Facility (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Correctional officers hired to relieve stress at Pike jail The Pike County jail has two new corrections officers, who were hired at a much higher rate than correctional officers hired... Local News 10 Sep 2021 | 05:47
Afflicted with a high suicide rate, Pike is dedicated to prevention, plans events September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when health organizations participate in education to raise awareness and help... Letters to the Editor 08 Sep 2021 | 03:16
Father Mullally (Photo provided) Memorial garden to commemorate the life of the Rev. Gerald Mullally Saint Patrick’s Parish invites the community to join them in honoring the life of their former pastor, the Rev. Gerald Mullally,... Local News 01 Sep 2021 | 02:37
Pike County plans Overdose Awareness Day The Pike County Commissioners proclaimed that Aug. 31 will be Overdose Awareness Day throughout the county. The Carbon-Monroe-Pike... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 11:41
Ronald Schmalzle, Vice Chair; Matthew Osterberg, Chair; and Steve Guccini, Commissioner (File photo) ( Photo provided) The early morning commissioners’ meeting, a custom since the 19th century, will be starting later The Pike County Commissioners will have a new meeting time starting on Sept. 1. The commissioners will begin their regular... Local News 12 Aug 2021 | 02:27
A map showing the EMS service in each municipality (Pike County Commissioners) County offers matching funds to develop 24/7 EMS service throughout Pike The commissioners have a plan to match local municipalities in EMS spending, up to $2 million, to secure 24/7 coverage and... Local News 05 Aug 2021 | 12:00
Robin Skibber, executive director (left), and Tracy Simon, protective services care manager, of the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (Photo provided) Elder Justice Day helps seniors guard against abuse and fraud The seventh annual Elder Justice Day will take place from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Airport Park in Matamoras.... Local News 28 Jul 2021 | 02:57
