Today in the news: Fake cop killing Miss. drivers?

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

2 burglaries reported in area

Law enforcement officials are reporting two burglaries that happened in the area since the month of May began.

Rep. Ed Staback honored during Salvation Army Dinner at Ladore

The Salvation Army held its fifth annual dinner at the Ladore Camp and Conference Center in Waymart. Several awards were given out and to his surprise, Representative Ed Staback was honored.

Many step up to help out with borough pool

It has been a whirlwind of activity and will result in what is essentially a completely rebuilt pool in Honesdale, one that should be good for many years to come.

Morning Jolt: Family saves kitten tossed out of car

A Michigan couple were driving on the freeway in Dearborn, Mich., when they saw a kitten tossed from a speeding car. Ronald Haas and Niel Rishoi quickly stopped and picked up the kitten, who surprisingly was OK other than being “scared and panicked.” The couple then adopted her and named her Dora.

Today in the news: JPMorgan CEO gets $23 million

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

DA response

DA says case against newspaper is dropped

The case against a Wayne Independent reporter regarding a tape recorder incident during an executive session of a Honesdale Borough council meeting has been closed by the Wayne County District Attorney

Comedian Superfox performing Saturday at Cinema 6

A recent transplant from West Palm Beach, Fla., Holmes — better known to his legions of south Florida fans as “Superfox” — emigrated to Wayne County for the same reasons so many others did; the peace and quiet of a country setting and good schools to put his 13-year-old daughter in.

DA outlines various reasons for not pursuing criminal activity in matters

In one fell swoop, the Wayne County District Attorney says she will not investigate further a variety of matters ranging from alleged break-ins at the zoning office in Honesdale to questions regarding records in Texas Township.

Morning Jolt: Bit by snake at Wal-Mart?

A man says he was bitten by a rattlesnake at a Wal-Mart in eastern Washington state. The man was in the outdoor gardening area and said he bent down to pick up a stick, but it turned out to be a rattlesnake. The snake wasn’t happy about being picked up and so bit the man, who was rushed to a hospital. The man survived but might have permanent damage to his hand.

Today in the news: Woman with flesh-eating bacteria doing well

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

UDC seeks advisory members

The Upper Delaware Council’s Water Use/Resource Management (WU/RM) Committee would like to recruit non-voting, advisory members to provide guidance on issues that regularly come before it

Students soar with eagles

Excited and eager first graders in Mrs. Short’s class at Stourbridge Primary can tell you all about eagles. They can even show you how they dance.

Third plane crashes in Wayne County

A third plane crash in eight days in Wayne County happened this past Sunday.

Morning Jolt: Man wins Powerball 6 times

A man who wishes to remain anonymous won a $1 million Powerball prize six times. He purchased six tickets using the same number and won the second prize of $1 million each time.

This week: ‘Battleship’ takes off

Follow the link to see our look at what’s happening this week.

Week in review: Gay rights top the news

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

Today in the news: FBI: Girls saw kidnapper kill himself

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

White Mills Sewer meeting

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