The Hallett conservation easement protects the water of Mill Creek, and helps keep it clean and pure. Here, Mill Creek enters Brodhead Creek. ( Photo by Carol Hillestad) A daughter’s gift to the past ... and future We humans love to belong — to families, clans, societies, friend groups, clubs and congregations of all kinds. Some of us... Columns 14 May 2024 | 11:08
Pride Month designation We wish to express our deep gratitude to the Westfall Board of Supervisors, who in their meeting last week, approved a proclamation... Letters to the Editor 14 May 2024 | 11:00
Cultivated meat With tests of milk showing avian flu is now widespread among cows, our political leaders should support increased public... Letters to the Editor 08 May 2024 | 02:37
Election in the 139th The Pike County Democratic Committee is very encouraged with the results of [the April 23] special election. Robin Skibber... Letters to the Editor 08 May 2024 | 02:33
Thank you, Greater Pike Community Foundation The Delaware Valley Youth Sports League would like to thank the Richard L. Snyder Fund through the Greater Pike Community... Letters to the Editor 08 May 2024 | 02:30
Ted Williams, shooting clay pigeons. ( Photo provided) Live pigeon shoots in the Keystone State I’m an upland bird hunter. I keep in practice by shooting pigeons. My son tosses them into the air for me. I miss some of... Columns 03 May 2024 | 02:58
Newburgh’s cashless parking kiosks are business killers On April 10 my wife Lisa and I made plans to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary by driving from our Warwick home to Newburgh... Letters to the Editor 25 Apr 2024 | 04:36
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
Earth Day 2024: Greenwashing is the order of the day Ever since the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” chemical polluters have evolved novel ways to cloak polluting... Columns 16 Apr 2024 | 04:35
A word of thanks We want to express our thanks to the Milford Hospitality Group (MHG), and Davis R. Chant Realty, sponsors of the very first... Letters to the Editor 16 Apr 2024 | 02:45
Trees! Stop! Stop cutting down every tree! Trees are an invaluable part of our ecosystem, yet everywhere I go I see acres of property... Letters to the Editor 16 Apr 2024 | 02:34
Don’t truck up Milford! At the April 1 Milford Borough Council meeting, PennDOT representatives briefed council members on their plans to begin repairing... Columns 12 Apr 2024 | 10:55
DVA!’s Free Store supplies. Check out Delaware Valley Action! Delaware Valley Action! (DVA!) is making significant strides in fortifying the Pike County Community with essential resources... Letters to the Editor 10 Apr 2024 | 05:07
Photo courtesy the volunteers of the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Community luncheon On Thursday, April 18, and every third Thursday of the month, a free community lunch takes place in the Good Shepherd Parish... Letters to the Editor 10 Apr 2024 | 03:44
A question of safety Since the opening of Weis there has been a safety issue on SR 739 and Water Forest Dr. in the town of Dingmans Ferry. A turning... Letters to the Editor 10 Apr 2024 | 02:24