Correction to Election Story noted

Absentee ballots were not counted until after polls closed on Election Night, Tuesday, said Cindy Furman, director, Wayne County Bureau of Elections. A story about the election in Friday’s paper incorrectly said the ballots were counted prior to the election.

With consumers keeping a watchful eye on their pocketbooks, the lack of drivers purchasing gasoline have had a negative impact on local municipal state funding.

 Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) held their Annual Meeting Thursday night, and were briefed on further developments to market the area as the Birthplace of the American Railroad.
After hearing a plan to bring luxury passenger trains to Honesdale, a presentation was made about another project, to build a working, full scale model of the Stourbridge Lion, which will run by steam and take passengers.

Trips from NYC to Birthplace of American RR

 Imagine riding in style aboard a plush, classic Art Deco train, with dining services, air conditioning and large windows to take in the rolling scenery as you head down the track. A common way to travel 60 years ago, vintage railroading is envisioned again- this time with Honesdale, Pa., the Birthplace of the American Railroad, your destination.

Drilling for natural gas in the Upper Delaware region could be a welcome boon to the local economy; it could also have grave consequences for the natural environment, particularly  water resources.

Participants are wanted for this year’s Santa Parade in Honesdale. The parade is scheduled for Friday, November 27 (rain date Saturday, November 28). Line up will begin at 5 p.m. (exact location to be advised) and the parade will kick-off at 6 p.m.