Fourteen community improvement projects across Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.5 million in state funding. ( Photo provided.) More than $1.5M in state funding to be awarded to Pike, Wayne counties Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40), along with Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer... Local News 21 May 2026 | 10:49
Lisa Baker will be the Republican candidate for District 20’s senator in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. ( Photo provided.) Sen. Lisa Baker wins Republican primary for PA General Assembly-District 20 With 100 percent of districts reporting, incumbent Lisa Baker won the Republican primary for senator in the Pennsylvania... Local News 20 May 2026 | 02:08
Left to Right: Rick Little, executive director, Greater Pike Community Foundation; Pike County Commissioner Matthew Osterberg; Senator Lisa Baker; Representative Jeff Olsommer; Pike County Commissioners Christa Caceres and Ronald Schmalzle. ( Photo provided.) Pike County Medical Foundation Fund receives $350K donation The Pike County Medical Foundation Fund, administered by Greater Pike Community Foundation, received a $350,000 contribution... Local News 15 May 2026 | 03:08
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.) Wayne County Housing Authority and Pike County Human Services partner to expand housing services for Pike County residents The Wayne County Housing Authority (WCHA) and Pike County Human Services are proud to announce the creation of a formal partnership... Local News 12 May 2026 | 03:46
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 Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is encouraging rising high school juniors and seniors in the 139th Legislative District... Local News 12 May 2026 | 01:20
Recipients of Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Barbara J. Buchanan grants. ( Photo provided.) Greater Pike’s Buchanan grants focus on education A library on wheels, a program teaching culinary skills to people newly released from prison, and instruction for first responders... Local News 11 May 2026 | 12:13
Pike County man sentenced for two-decade old child Sex Crimes The Pike County District Attorney’s Office announced the sentence of a Pike County man who was wanted in connection with... Police & Fire 11 May 2026 | 11:38
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.,... Police & Fire 04 May 2026 | 02:45
The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society will lead two spring bird walks this May. ( Photo by Marilyn Henry.) The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society to lead spring bird walks The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society will host two spring bird walks on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 a.m. and Saturday, May 16 at... Entertainment 29 Apr 2026 | 09:22
Meet the candidates for PA State Senate Two candidates are running to represent Pennsylvania’s 20th district, which includes all of Pike County, in the Republican... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 12:01
The 28th Fishing Derby drew community members from across the county. ( Photo by Nick Rivera.) Pike County community gathers for Fishing Derby On Saturday, April 18, the Pike County Commissioners held the 28th annual Fishing Derby for children ages 15 and below. The... Local News 22 Apr 2026 | 02:46
Hillbilly Parade brings pop rock and country tunes to Back Road Brewing on April 25. Music for the Week: Enjoy performances from Hillbilly Parade, Frank Stagliano and more. Saturday, April 25 At 6 p.m., Two Taboo brings their versatile electric duo rock to the stage at Jam Room Brewing Company,... Entertainment 20 Apr 2026 | 01:49
Kids enjoy building with LEGO at the 2025 Cub Scout Pack 1071 2025 STEM event. ( Photo provided.) Cub Scout Pack 1071 to host free STEM event for local kids Cub Scout Pack 1071 will host a free STEM event for kids in grades pre-K through for throughout early May. The program will... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 10:24
Applications for Penn State Extension’s, Master Gardener, Pike County program are open until May 30. ( Pixabay photo.) Penn State Extension accepting applicants for Master Gardener basic training classes Penn Station Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener, Pike County, basic training classes. Applications... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 10:48
From left: Pike County Commissioner Christa Caceres, Gopher Gold team members Ruby Bailor, Ella Dong, Daisy Olivo Heller, Andria Prime, and Jackson Hancock, Gopher Gold advisor Bernadine Salak, Pike County Commissioner Ron Schmalzle, and Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer. ( Photo provided.) Students compete in 39th-annual Pike/Wayne Envirothon On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 104 students and teachers from high schools across Pike and Wayne Counties joined their two-county... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 02:44
