Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey introduced a bill Wednesday which would assist nutrition programs in schools, helping them to cover the costs of purchasing healthy, nutritious foods.
The “National Child Hunger Relief Act of 2010” would provide funding to help federal school nutrition assistance programs adjust to rising food prices and cover the costs of food for those most in need.

Project begins week of March 15

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.’s Honesdale Division (Aqua) will begin the $970,000 replacement of approximately 5,750 feet of 4-, 6- and 8-inch leaking cast iron main with new 8-inch ductile iron main on Main, Ridge, Forest, and 18th streets in Honesdale beginning on Monday,  March 15. The new main will increase service reliability and water flow throughout the area.

The Wayne County Commissioners heard from Stephen Lawrence Tuesday about a future office in Honesdale for SCORE, a national organization which provides counseling to small businesses.

Come join Waynepeace in reading the names of the U.S. servicemen and women who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. All are welcome to join in the reading or to stand in honor for all or part of the ceremony that is expected to last about two hours.

The newly proposed septic regulations by DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) is among the most important community issues on the minds of municipal leaders, and Buckingham Township is no different.

Wayne County Commissioners received a municipal notice Tuesday from Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc. (HRG), concerning a proposed exploration gas well in western Lebanon Township.
The engineering firm is applying for an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for earth disturbance associated with Oil and Gas Exploration from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Stone Energy Corporation, Morgantown, WV, is listed as the applicant contact.

Signs to direct Church St. traffic to business district

As a means to direct one-way motorists to the business district, Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) is planning decorative directional signs.

NYC reacts to flood control need

At the March meeting of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC), Phil Chase expressed delight that the City of New York was releasing more reservoir water.

It was a “dream come true” for the Memedi family, who needed a better place to live but was not in a position to purchase a home to suit their needs.

A sit-down between local legislators and DEP Secretary John Hanger was held last week over new on-lot sewage system policies.
State Senator Lisa Baker, and State Reps. Sandra Major (R-111), Mike Peifer (R-139), and Edward Staback (D-115) shared Wayne County’s concerns over DEP’s policy change and the “detrimental effect it is having on our local communities.”

Steve Motichka, owner of Rent-E-Equip in Honesdale, was injured Friday morning during a snowmobiling accident in Rileyville.

Below are two opposing opinions from guest commentators on the topic, "IS AMERICA SPECIAL TO GOD?"  The Wayne Independent is planning a weekly series of FACE OFF commentators and YOU are welcome and needed to participate. Contact Managing Editor Peter Becker at pbecker@wayneindependent.com or (570)253-3055 to volunteer as a guest commentator for a future topic!

The newly formed Greater Honesdale Partnership’s Shop Local committee invites all GHP member businesses to create a “Shop Local” sign and WIN!

If you are in need of an understanding ear, knowledgeable advice, helpful information, compassionate counseling and the interaction of people who experience similar needs and situations, you are welcome to join this group.

Wayne County could receive additional phone area code

A public hearing is set for Thursday night in Scranton to discuss the inevitable change in the 570 area code, expected to occur in 2011.