Underside of the dangerous bridge (Photo provided by Melissa Mullins) We have to keep asking questions about hazardous bridge To the Editor: We are now in August 2021, and providing updates to the situation with the bridge over Sawkill Creek on Sawkill... Letters to the Editor 02 Aug 2021 | 12:39
The Pike County Training Center will receive $22,656 (File photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Improvement projects in Pike awarded $1 million-plus Milford. More than $1 million in state funding has been awarded for improvement projects in Pike County. The grants were... Local News 02 Jun 2021 | 11:09
Underside of the dangerous bridge on Wycoff Lane (Photo provided by Melissa Mullins) We will continue to raise awareness until solution is found to dangerous bridge To the Editor: First, thank you so much for reporting on our situation trapped across a dangerous bridge in a bad situation.... Letters to the Editor 07 May 2021 | 02:51
The private bridge is owned by Babette Wright Smith who lives in the first house on the right after crossing the bridge. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Owner of dangerous bridge asks neighbors to chip in for repairs Babette Smith says she never refused to pay for repairs to the dangerous bridge that has trapped five households in Dingman... Local News 06 May 2021 | 09:33
The cleanup crew (Photo provided) Community cleanup day is a resounding success The First Annual Bill Kiger Community Cleanup Day, held Saturday, April 24, was an unqualified success with more than 170... Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 02:12
A mass vaccination site (Photo: Centers for Disease Control) Democratic and Republican lawmakers urge: Bring mass vaccination sites to NEPA Editor’s note: On March 9, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Emergency Management... Letters to the Editor 10 Mar 2021 | 02:23
PA Rep. Mike Peifer was on the ballot in the November election, and won, but wants to throw the ballots out. PA Rep. Peifer petitioned to throw out Pennsylvania votes Editor’s note: PA Rep. Mike Peifer (R-139) signed the following letter to U.S. Representatives and Senators alleging election... Letters to the Editor 03 Feb 2021 | 12:25
An historical photo of the Pike County Historical Society’s Columns Museum $12,000 in grants awarded to Pike, Wayne, and Monroe museums The Wayne County and Pike County historical societies and Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Monroe County were each... Local News 29 Dec 2020 | 11:21
District Attorney Ray Tonkin with members of his staff in front of the newly dedicated Dickson House (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) The Dickson House, a children’s advocacy center, is dedicated to memory of fallen trooper Troopers assist all who are in distress, said Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin. Corporal Bryon Dickson gave his life... Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 04:59
Voting in Milford Borough was crisp, with line of 20 people waiting. Officials said 200 people had voted by 11 a.m. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Power (and candy) to the people The next president will be decided by the people you see on this page, along with their fellow citizens throughout Pennsylvania,... Local News 04 Nov 2020 | 01:15
Thanks to PIAA for allowing fall sports to continue The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), backed by the science and expertise of their Sports Medicine... Letters to the Editor 26 Aug 2020 | 03:07
Pike Trump Victory celebrates grand opening Milford. More than 300 enthusiastic supporters registered their attendance at the grand opening of the Pike Trump Victory... Local News 29 Jul 2020 | 03:30
Social distancing at the Pike County Ecumenical Food Pantry ( Pike County Ecumenical Food Pantry Facebook page) Pike County food banks receive $10,000 from the Human Resources Center Foundation The Pike County Office of Human Services received $10,000 from the Human Resources Foundation in Honesdale to support Pike’s... Local News 13 May 2020 | 12:09
Pike County is not flattening the curve, as may be seen on this chart produced by Milford resident Ed Gragert. COVID-19 update: Pike County is not flattening the curve Pike sees a big jump in cases Pike County is not flattening the curve. With 268 cases and seven deaths as of April 15, the... Local News 15 Apr 2020 | 02:19
Thanks to Gov. Wolf for halting short-term rentals and protecting Pocono residents Editor's note: PA Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) said that after "immense pressure" applied by Pocono legislators, Gov.... Letters to the Editor 03 Apr 2020 | 03:36
