Newton-Lenape Valley’s Catherine Kramer. (Photo provided) Girls on the field, ice, mat As the face of female sports continues to change, girls of all ages are making a mark in ice hockey, flag football and wrestling,... Evergreen 26 Aug 2025 | 05:35
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the closure of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program in June. LGBTQ+ youth contacted this hotline more than 1.5 million times between its launch in September 2022 and its closure this past June. Photo source: https://www.pexels.com/search/telephone%20hotline/ ‘The support doesn’t go away’ The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the closure of the 988 Suicide and... Local News 11 Aug 2025 | 02:53
Naloxone nasal delivery method of Narcan distributed by healthcare professionals to help combat opioid crisis and reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Opioid deaths fall in region Public health data from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania indicate that opioid-related deaths are on the decline throughout... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 12:32
Area road closures, detours Summer travel - whether it’s to a vacation getaway or a regular route to work - can sometimes be a hassle, especially when... Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 08:23
The highest-scoring team overall, “The River-lutionaries” from Delaware Valley High School, pose with their prizes and trophy alongside Pike County Commissioner Christa Caceres. From left to right: Commissioner Caceres, Ella Dong, Ruby Bailor, Jackson Hancock, Siasia Bean, and Andria Prime. Photo provided. Results from the 2025 Pike/Wayne Envirothon On Tuesday, April 15, 95 students (nearly double last year’s attendance) and teachers from high schools across Pike and Wayne... Local News 25 Apr 2025 | 02:09
Pike County 4-H seeks Advisory Board members Applications/nominations are now being accepted for positions on the Pike County 4-H Program Development Committee. We are... Local News 25 Apr 2025 | 01:17
The arts and crafts era metal and worker artist Marie Zimmerman. Marie Zimmerman and the Big Reveal Excitement is building as the time gets closer to the Big Reveal Party at the Zimmerman Mansion, set for Saturday, May 10,... Entertainment 23 Apr 2025 | 03:24
Chamber of Commerce raises nearly $31,000 for Greater Pike’s Chant Fund The Pike County Chamber of Commerce raised almost $31,000 for the Davis R. Chant Fund for the Arts at Greater Pike Community... Local News 20 Apr 2025 | 01:16
The Shapiro Administration has announced 52 new transportation improvement projects to improve 169 miles of roadway and 305 bridges in Northeastern Pennsylvania this year, including projects in Pike County. Photo illustration by via unsplash.com. Roadwork: Pike County bridges and roads included in state highway improvements Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) last week announced 52 projects anticipated to start during the 2025... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 12:39
Timothy Paul Lawrence Jones. Photo provided by the Pike County District Attorney. Bushkill man convicted of abusing a child for several years A Pike County jury last week convicted Timothy Paul Lawrence Jones, 48, of Bushkill, Pa., of a series of crimes related to... Police & Fire 26 Mar 2025 | 04:00
Pictured from left to right are: Pike County Commissioners Ronald R. Schmalzle and Christa L. Caceres; Cindy DeFebo, the director of the Pike County Career Center; and Pike County Commissioner Matthew M. Osterberg. Provided photo. Milford. Working Pike Job Fair set to host 70 employers The Pike County Commissioners, Pike County Career Center and other community partners will host the eighth annual Working... Local News 24 Mar 2025 | 02:35
Honor, education and special interest groups Dear Commissioners, we need honor to return to Pike County. Yes, we must reinitiate respect toward all Pike residents and... Letters to the Editor 05 Mar 2025 | 11:02
Andrew Mitchell. ( Photo provided) Chester man gets 13 years in drug trafficking case On Friday, December 20 Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester was sentenced in Orange County Court to 13 years in prison to... Police & Fire 23 Dec 2024 | 02:22
Pennsylvania declares Drought Watch for Pike County The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has announced that the counties of Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester,... Local News 01 Nov 2024 | 11:55
PA congressional candidates detail policy plans Pike County residents will have two candidates to choose from to represent them in PA Congressional District 8 this year:... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 08:10
