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
Olsommer to host concealed carry seminars in Pike and Wayne counties In a continuing effort to better inform area gun owners regarding their rights under state law, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne)... Police & Fire 30 Mar 2026 | 02:08
New bill aims to provide property tax relief for Pennsylvania residents Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) has introduced legislation, House Bill 2153, that would require any increase in property... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:22
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
Take the January hiking challenge at Lacawac For hiking enthusiasts who don’t mind a bit of a trek for a whole lot of nature, this challenge at Lacawac Sanctuary might... Entertainment 10 Jan 2024 | 11:27
Wayne County Arts Alliance online auction happening now through Sept. 29 The Wayne County Arts Alliance recently announced an online auction of its 2023 Summer Art Project, “Magical Homes for Fairies... Local News 20 Sep 2023 | 05:47
Cartwright’s 15 community funding requests were approved: Where will money go? U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, announced that all 15 of his... Home 28 Dec 2022 | 07:31
What the state did for Pike roads in 2022 PennDOT Engineering District 4 held a media event this week as another construction season comes to a close. Work done with... Home 02 Nov 2022 | 07:12
New Worker Crisis Fund in Wayne County A new Worker Crisis Fund, designed to provide necessary help to keep employees working in the event of unforeseen difficulties,... Home 24 Oct 2022 | 08:01
Grant approvals announced by Wayne County Community Foundation Wayne County Community Foundation announced that in early September, the board of directors approved the following grants... Home 20 Sep 2022 | 06:33
Study finds Poconos Special Protection Streams deliver $3 billion in economic benefits The first study to quantify the economic impact of the Poconos region’s protected streams finds nearly $3 billion in benefits... Home 16 Aug 2022 | 03:09
SEEDS offers tour of do-it-yourself solar installations SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) will offer a do-it-yourself solar tour on Saturday, September... Home 13 Jul 2022 | 09:00
Argyro Paspalas, Pike County resident, (center) one of four winners in a random drawing for survey participants, accepts her gift card from Carol Kneier, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, manager Community Health (left) and Lisa Champeau, director Communications & Development (right). Covid and mental health concerns top Wayne Memorial health needs survey Services to address COVID-19 concerns, both physical and mental, as well as other mental health services ranked high as... Local News 06 Jul 2022 | 07:57
Wayne County Fair baking contests registering bakers Calling amateur bakers for the 2022 Wayne County Fair baking contests. Bakers can enter in the Homemade Chocolate Cake, Incredible... Entertainment 29 Jun 2022 | 04:35
