Get out and support the local athletes

The last couple weeks of May signal many things. A lot of them relate to schools.

Together, we can make a difference

“Hey, I hear you live in the Poconos.”

Disaster looms if reason gets lost

It appears local taxpayers are once again going to be hit with higher taxes from Wayne Highlands School District.

537 unanswered questions

On the front page of today’s edition is a story about the first in what is likely to be a long series of public hearings concerning a plan to connect the village of White Mills to the Central Wayne Regional Authority’s (CWRA) sewer treatment plant.

The lottery of air travel

Just this week, we’ve reported on a pair of fatal plane crashes which happened in Wayne County. These were both tragic events and my sympathy goes out to all of the families who have been impacted.

537 unanswered questions

Fairly unbalanced

Are you one of those people that believes Bill O’Reilly or Sean Hannity speak the gospel?

Are you a faithful Mark Levin listener? Do you hang on his every nasal, Snidely Whiplash-sounding word, storing up anecdotal ammunition for your next verbal run-in with one of those mentally disabled — yet ill-defined — liberals?

Prompton Park’s Northeast Trails

I enjoy many aspects of Prompton Park. In particular, I find hiking in the northeast part of the park to be the most interesting thing to do.

What should DA do in old molestation case?

How old is too old in the world of criminal investigation?

No excuse for Wilkes greed

Two years ago, I graduated from Wilkes University with my bachelor’s in English Technical Writing.

It’s the month of May — hooray!

For all of you non-Hoosiers, that probably means the flowers are blooming, the yard needs to be mowed and any thoughts of winter (or lack thereof) are now gone.

Can’t say enough about pool

We’ve said it before and we are going to say it again ... and again.
The outpouring of support to get the Honesdale Borough pool open for this season is simply amazing.

What’s good for one is a positive for all

On the front page of today’s newspaper a story appears about the possibility of a Tractor Supply store coming to Honesdale.

If students can compromise, why can’t adults?

Just below this editorial is a story about a robotics team from this area which did well in its rookie year. The team is made up of members from both Honesdale High School and Western Wayne High School.

Taking in the big picture, we must also consider the smaller picture

On Sunday night, I was watching the series “Universe” on television and the subject matter was trying to put the size, mass and speed of things in the universe into perspective.

Council proactive in protecting citizens

In our weekend paper, we ran a story about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their inspection process of the Lackawaxen River and Dyberry Creek in Honesdale.

 

Pool issue has really taken root

There’s something to this “small town” living thing and the proof is in what has been happening with the Honesdale Borough pool.

Governor should tout his budget

In most situations, I try to have understanding when it comes to government officials and the job with which they are tasked.

Theater of lies

The bitter, broke muppet. The wooden man with the hollow eyes. The rich guy desperately trying — and failing — to prove he’s a regular joe. The marionette desperate to recapture the hope of a people he sold out.

Take in the home show this weekend

Mark your calendar for this weekend as the annual Wayne County Builders Association Home & Garden Festival is all set to go.

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