Spongy moth larva. Pike County wins grant to fight spongy moth infestation Pike County has won a $400,000 grant to help address its severe spongy moth infestation. The grant award was announced in... Local News 15 Nov 2024 | 02:55
A rendering of the proposed respite center in Woodloch. $3.5 million awarded to Pike County for cancer respite center The Office of the Budget has awarded $3.5 million to the For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Center at Woodloch. The funding is... Local News 06 Nov 2024 | 11:46
Delaware Valley High School. ( Image by Google Maps) $750K awarded to County schools and municipalities Schools, parks, and municipalities in three northeastern Pennsylvania counties recently got a roughly $5 million funding... Local News 28 Oct 2024 | 08:10
Jeff Olsommer will ‘fight to get things done for all in our district’ I am the president and assistant fire chief of the Hawley Fire Department and am absolutely supporting Jeff Olsommer for... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2024 | 03:34
District 139 candidates share key policy goals During the general election this November, residents in Pennsylvania Assembly District 139 will have two candidates to choose... Local News 15 Oct 2024 | 02:11
Why open primaries are important Independent Voters of Pike and Wayne counties: Are you fed up with the Republican and Democratic parties locking you out... Letters to the Editor 07 Oct 2024 | 01:49
‘Robin Skibber puts care into action’ Robin Skibber is running for the 139th District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She’s the Democratic nominee,... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2024 | 04:56
‘We need common sense ... not slogans’ Robin Skibber, the “Salt of the Earth” candidate for PA House 139, represents a life dedicated to preserving and protecting... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2024 | 04:25
Robin Skibber ‘will stand up for what’s right’ I’m a Milford mom writing to share my strong support for Robin Skibber, who’s running to represent Pike and Wayne counties... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2024 | 04:06
Supporting Robin Skibber for the 139th district After winning the special election last April, Jeff Olsommer was sworn into office as Pennsylvania State Representative for... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2024 | 03:48
Robin Skibber and Jeff Olsommer with debate moderator Amy Widestrom (center). ( Photo by Melinda Compton) Olsommer, Skibber debate the issues the League of Women Voters of Pike County held a candidate debate for PA’s 139th Assembly District at the Wallenpaupack Middle... Local News 20 Sep 2024 | 05:27
Julie Teeter-Seiler and Dick Teeter with State Senator Lisa Baker and State Representative Jeff Olsommer. ( Photo provided) Teeter family honored for 175 years in business State Senator Lisa Baker and State Representative Jeff Olsommer recently issued citations to the Teeter family for maintaining... Business 09 Sep 2024 | 07:44
Jeff Olsommer and Robin Skibber will debate Sept. 19. LWV Pike County announces debate for 139th Legislative District The League of Women Voters of Pike County will provide voters with an opportunity to hear from the two candidates running... Local News 06 Sep 2024 | 10:45
State Senator Lisa Baker, commissioners Ronald Schmalzle and Matthew Osterberg, and Representative Jeff Olsommer. ( Phot by Christopher Guerrisi) Pike County Commissioners receive recognition for EMS Award Pike County commissioners Matthew Osterberg and Ronald Schmalzle recently accepted citations from State Senator Lisa Baker... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 03:06
Olsommer opposes marriage equality Representative Jeff Olsommer has only been in office for a few months and he is showing exactly how he will serve the 139th... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2024 | 10:59