The Shapiro Administration has announced 52 new transportation improvement projects to improve 169 miles of roadway and 305 bridges in Northeastern Pennsylvania this year, including projects in Pike County. Photo illustration by via unsplash.com. Roadwork: Pike County bridges and roads included in state highway improvements Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) last week announced 52 projects anticipated to start during the 2025... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 12:39
Timothy Paul Lawrence Jones. Photo provided by the Pike County District Attorney. Bushkill man convicted of abusing a child for several years A Pike County jury last week convicted Timothy Paul Lawrence Jones, 48, of Bushkill, Pa., of a series of crimes related to... Police & Fire 26 Mar 2025 | 04:00
Pictured from left to right are: Pike County Commissioners Ronald R. Schmalzle and Christa L. Caceres; Cindy DeFebo, the director of the Pike County Career Center; and Pike County Commissioner Matthew M. Osterberg. Provided photo. Milford. Working Pike Job Fair set to host 70 employers The Pike County Commissioners, Pike County Career Center and other community partners will host the eighth annual Working... Local News 24 Mar 2025 | 02:35
Honor, education and special interest groups Dear Commissioners, we need honor to return to Pike County. Yes, we must reinitiate respect toward all Pike residents and... Letters to the Editor 05 Mar 2025 | 11:02
Andrew Mitchell. ( Photo provided) Chester man gets 13 years in drug trafficking case On Friday, December 20 Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester was sentenced in Orange County Court to 13 years in prison to... Police & Fire 23 Dec 2024 | 02:22
Pennsylvania declares Drought Watch for Pike County The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has announced that the counties of Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester,... Local News 01 Nov 2024 | 11:55
PA congressional candidates detail policy plans Pike County residents will have two candidates to choose from to represent them in PA Congressional District 8 this year:... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 08:10
Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester pled guilty to operating as a major trafficker. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Chester man pleads guilty to being a ‘major trafficker’ On Friday, September 27, Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester pled guilty in Orange County Court to operating as a major... Police & Fire 27 Sep 2024 | 03:56
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
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Deputy Joe Mason with Sheriff Kerry Walsh. ( Photo courtesy the Pike County Sheriff’s Office) Sheriff’s office welcomes new deputy The Pike County Sheriff’s Office recently announced a new member among its ranks. Deputy Joe Mason was sworn in on February... Police & Fire 23 Feb 2024 | 02:28
More than $165,000 awarded to local fire, emergency services organizations Several area fire and emergency services organizations won grants ranging from $10,000 to over $24,000 through the Fire Company... Local News 16 Feb 2024 | 06:41
A scene after Tuesday’s snowfall in Dingman Township, Pike County. ( Photo by Linda Fields) How many doves can you spot? Letters to the Editor 14 Feb 2024 | 02:54
Jury convicts 4th time DUI offender in Pike County Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced that Jesse Mueller, 34, was found guilty of driving under the influence... Police & Fire 31 Jan 2024 | 02:29
Andrew J. Dougan. ( Photo courtesy the Pike County District Attorney’s Office) Tamiment man convicted of child sexual abuse Pike County District Attorney District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced a guilty verdict after a two-day jury trial in the Pike... Police & Fire 30 Jan 2024 | 01:34
