In a game last December against Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Delaware Valley's Lukas Schutz holds the ball after grabbing it during a rebound (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter / George Leroy Hunter) Pennsylvania halts school sports, bans indoor dining Pennsylvania has temporarily halted school sports and other extracurricular activities, close gyms, theaters and casinos,... Local News 16 Dec 2020 | 08:45
The progress of Pike County cases is shown on this Pennsylvania Department of Health graph. Dr. Doug Manion of Milford, an infectious disease specialist who has been providing residents with regular informative updates throughout the pandemic, says Pike is doing well: “Pike has only seen 11 new cases (confirmed and probable) in the past 14 days and only 2 in the last 7 days,” he said on July 13. (health.pa.gov) Pike County in good shape even as ‘alarming escalation’ leads to tightened restrictions in PA Pike County is now one of the safest places to be during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a local infectious disease specialist.... Local News 22 Jul 2020 | 04:23
Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
Customer Rich at John’s Barbershop Heads, and the stylists who love them, return to life Since Tristate salons and barbershops were mandated to shut down in March, many have been forced to apply for loans or dip... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 04:47
Wayback Burger owner Sushil Bhagudia is closely following all guidelines to keep his staff and customers safe. Tristate restaurants prepare for outdoor dining By Molly Colgan ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. Dining in the tristate area is getting kicked to the curb. Outdoor dining is now allowed... Local News 07 Jun 2020 | 06:15
Cocktails-to-go get green light Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf signed a House bill allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants, or... Business 27 May 2020 | 09:22
The Milford branch of the Pike County Library (Pamela Chergotis) Pike County Library to follow state plan for re-opening As Pike County moves to the Yellow Phase on May 29th, we will be following the framework for a phased plan of reopening set... Local News 27 May 2020 | 09:16
In-person retail will be allowed in the yellow phase, with curbside service and delivery still preferred. (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Pike County to move into yellow re-opening phase on Friday (AP) Gov. Tom Wolf said he is easing some pandemic restrictions in eight counties, including Pike County, on Friday, May... Local News 27 May 2020 | 09:11
Grey Towers National Historic Site (Photo provided) For first time in 20 years, Grey Towers won’t open for Memorial Day Weekend Milford. For the first time in more than 20 years, Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford won’t be opening the mansion... Local News 20 May 2020 | 02:39
Protesters in front of the Pike County Courthouse (Photo by Ken Hubeny Sr.) Protest erupts in Milford over governor's shutdown order On Friday, May 15, there was an event at the Pike County Courthouse in Milford that would definitely have to be termed a... Local News 20 May 2020 | 02:28
Pike County Sheriff's office and jail (File photo by Charles B. Reynolds) ( Charles B Reynolds) Sheriff has no authority over stay-at-home order, commissioners say Editor's note: The Pike County Commissioners -- Matthew Osterberg, Ronald Schmalzle, and Steven Guccini -- issued the following... Police & Fire 15 May 2020 | 04:24
Corey Hennings has been tracking workouts with his son. "Fitness has really become a huge part of my recovery program,” he said. Some do Jello shots at noon, others stay on the wagon Two months into quarantinis, Zoom happy hours, and to-go cocktails, it’s hard to remember there was ever such a thing as... Local News 14 May 2020 | 05:11
New Jersey businesses reopening for curbside pickup (AP) Nonessential businesses, shuttered because of the coronavirus outbreak, will open next week for curbside pickup, as... Local News 14 May 2020 | 04:11
This "Milford Strong" banner hangs at the Dimmick Inn in Milford. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) As shutdown is extended, Pike commissioners work on a reopening plan The coronavirus death toll grew last Thursday by more than 300 as Gov. Tom Wolf ordered most Pennsylvania residents to stay... Local News 13 May 2020 | 01:43
School is expected to open in the fall (AP) Gov. Tom Wolf's education secretary told lawmakers that he expects students to go back to school in the fall, and the... Local News 13 May 2020 | 01:15
