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Board takes early budget action

HONESDALE — It's a complicated matter with no easy solutions."We know we are knee-deep in negotiations."Those were the words of Wayne Highlands School District Superintendent Greg Frigoletto during a...

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Issues arise concerning CVS project

HONESDALE — Debate continues on the configuration of the intersection of 4th and Main streets as it relates to the CVS Pharmacy project.A special meeting of the Honesdale Borough council was held...

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Local students head to Cape Town

Local students are boarding a plane and heading to South Africa.The Marywood University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), an international honor society, is sending a group of students "for a period of...

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Fire, ambulance grants given

HARRISBURG – Volunteer fire and emergency response organizations in Wayne County have been awarded more than $267,000 in grants from the state, Reps. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Mike...

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Donation made to Sandy Hook

HONESDALE — Funds are raised each year at HNB's Annual Employee Party for non-profit or other humanitarian efforts benefitting children.

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Former teacher admits to sex assault

MONTROSE — A former Lakeside Elementary teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting a boy before he was employed by the Wayne Highlands School District.

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Wayne Bank Donates to Penngift Foundation

HONESDALE – Lew Critelli, President and CEO of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the Bank's donation of $12,500.00 to Penngift Foundation, Inc.—a state-qualified scholarship organization that helps...

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Laughs scheduled for this Friday

TAFTON — On Feb. 8 SOUL Joel will be hosting a comedy night at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center on Lake Wallenpaupack, 205 Route 507.

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Arrest made in 2010 case; husband accused of shooting wife

WHITE MILLS — On February 6, 2013 the Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the charging and arrest of Robert Jufer, age 71, for the murder of his...

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Farina collecting winter coats

HARRISBURG —State Rep. Frank Farina, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, is collecting winter coats in his constituent service office to distribute to local shelters and nonprofit organizations.

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Scholarships for gifted students available; deadline March 19

STAMFORD, Conn. —The National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT) is offering $10,000 in scholarships for students in the Honesdale area as well as nationwide to apply towards the fees of gifted...

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Governor Corbett Announces Investments to Improve Students' Walking, Biking...

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett announced today that seven Pennsylvaniaschools will improve walking and biking safety through PennDOT's distribution of more than $58,000 in federal Safe Routes to...

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Leadership Pocono: Anger management group gets assistance

STROUDSBURG — Each year the Leadership Pocono class is divided into groups to work on a project that benefits their local community.

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Area Farm Bureau announces scholarships

REGION — The Wayne-Pike County Farm Bureau has announced their scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors.

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Casino Night set for March 16

Mark your calendar for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's “Luck of the Irish” Casino & Game Show Night, to be held on Saturday, March 16 at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort in Tafton.

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Recreation series set

REGION — Getting outside to enjoy the natural wonders of Pike and Wayne Counties is this year's theme for the Pike Wayne Conservation Partnership Recreation Series. Opportunities to explore the trails...

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Sunday Night Cinema: Diabolique to show Sunday

At 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 3, the Wayne County Arts Alliance will present the 1955 French thriller “Diabolique” as the third offering in its winter Sunday Night Cinema series. The greatest film that...

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Become a Bethel Woods Volunteer; Orientations and Open House Recruit New...

BETHEL, NY – Do you have a love for the arts, or an interest in music or history? Have you experienced the impact one positive interaction can have on your day? Are you passionate about supporting your...

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Applications now available for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, says Major

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) would like to let residents know that forms for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for tax year 2012 are now available.

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Friendship House to expand services

HONESDALE- Friendship House has announced the opening of a new center for early learning in Honesdale.

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