Volunteers clean up state roads, highways

More than 186,000 volunteers cleaned 19,373 miles of roads, trails and shorelines in Pennsylvania during the Great American Cleanup of PA, which ran from March 1 to May 31, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. said.

Starr shines at Bethel Woods

What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding?

To coin the Elvis Costello song, nothing if you are ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and you are playing for the first time in such a historic venue as the place where Woodstock was held.

Boat collision on Lake Wallenpaupack

A collision on Lake Wallenpaupack involving two boats and a personal watercraft resulted in three people being taken to the hospital occurred Sunday at approximately 8:30 p.m. near Ledgedale in Pike County.

Gouldsboro tavern cited for rats

A Department of Agriculture inspector discovered more than 100 rodent droppings, traces of animal excrement on dishes and glassware and a dead rodent in the basement storage area of a Gouldsboro tavern on Tuesday.

Downtown "Ugly"

An age-old problem is once again rearing its ugly head.

Graffiti is visible on business buildings in downtown Honesdale and one resident wants to do something about it.

Teacher retires after 55-year career

For Helen Adams, Thursday wasn’t any old last-day-of-the-year-of-school day at the Damascus School.

It was a day to remember: The final chapter in a teaching career dating back to 1955.

Debate over Delaware designation

Marian Schweighofer agrees with the Delaware River’s recent designation as being on top of the list of endangered American rivers.

As a farmer in West Damascus, Schweighofer supports the river and wants to keep it from harm. In fact, three brooks on her farm feed into the Delaware.

Man charged with driving into Honesdale building

A Scranton man has been arrested for aggravated assault and several other charges after allegedly driving his car at a high rate of speed and aiming it toward the Fritz Brothers Well Drilling on Cliff Street, police said.

Honesdale woman fined for selling puppies in public

A Honesdale woman has been fined $123.50 for selling puppies in public.

Anna Masker was found guilty of violating Pennsylvania Dog Law following a recent summary trial before District Magistrate Ted Mikulak.

Lake Ariel woman caught up in national scam

You just unexpectedly received a check in the mail for $4,000.
You are told to keep $450 of it and the rest goes to an orphanage in Malaysia.
Sound familiar?
If it does, then you might be involved in a scam.

Groups join to protect Delaware River from drilling

The Delaware River — which has served our shores as a prime source of fishing, boating, swimming and recreational enjoyment for centuries — is now popular for another reason: It’s No. 1 on the list of endangered American rivers.

Bates back in court

HONESDALE — Susan Bates had tears in her eyes as she was escorted by State Police out of the Church Street entrance of the Wayne County Courthouse on Wednesday to face charges in the homicide of a Texas Township man last month.

REVIEW: Balin fires up Jefferson Starship

Close your eyes for a minute and listen.

Lake Region Outdoor Expo set in Hawley

 A group of local businesses have joined together for an event to help promote local commerce and to showcase many of the great outdoor activities in our area.

NYC Terrorist suspect buys fireworks in Matamoras

A fireworks shop in Matamoras is part of an investigation into the bombing attempt in Times Square in New York City.

Breaking News; Pennsylvania Closing All of Interstates 81, 83, 78

With blizzard conditions causing impassible road conditions, Governor
Edward G. Rendell is closing interstates 83, 78, and part of Interstate 81 beginning
at 12:30 p.m. and is expecting to close additional roads as conditions deteriorate.

WWII Christmas Memory: Battle of the Bulge Veteran, PA House of Reps Remember a Not So Merry Christmas

On Christmas Eve, 1944, as the largest battle American forces had ever participated in, raged in the Ardennes, one unit of the 10th Armored Division known as the Woodchoppers knew they were in for a long night, but were unaware they were making history.

Porter’s Change Of SD Moves to Pike Court

An attempt to move Porter Township from East Stroudsburg North back to Wallenpaupack Area School District is moving to the next step, according to an update provided to the WASD School Board.

Greene Faces Political Sign Suit

Greene Township is facing a Federal lawsuit over its Political Sign Ordinance.

Penn State QB Clark, Illini QB Williams each know what other is facing

He'd just thrown three interceptions and failed to lead his team to a touchdown in the final three quarters. Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark was feeling the blame thrown on his shoulders after the 21-10 loss to visiting Iowa last weekend in State College, Pa. Then Clark received a text message from someone who knew what he was going through: Illinois senior quarterback Juice Williams.


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