Congressman Matt Cartwright speaking at the DVA fundraiser ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal) “Get Out the Vote” fundraiser at the Governor’s Retreat Delaware Valley Action (DVA) held a fundraiser on September 18 to get out the vote at the Governor’s Retreat, an elusive... Home 27 Sep 2022 | 12:07
PA Rep. Rosemary Brown with the tick drop box at her district office (Photo provided) Legislative office has tick drop box for free testing PA Rep. Rosemary Brown announced that her district office at 143 Seven Bridge Road in East Stroudsburg now has a drop box... Local News 02 Jun 2021 | 11:21
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
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
PA Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is pictured at her swearing in (Photo provided) Pa. Rep. Rosemary Brown receives Women of Excellence Award Pennsylvania Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) was recognized by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and... Local News 27 Jan 2021 | 02:19
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
School property taxes, explained After receiving many questions and concerns relating to school district property taxes, I wanted to take the opportunity... Local News 23 Sep 2020 | 11:18
How are we moving? Google's COVID-19 Community Mobility Report for March 29 in Pike County. COVID-19 update: Wear a mask whenever you leave the house, governor says Governor: Wear a mask whenever you leave the house It's time for everyone to start wearing a homemade mask. At a press briefing... Local News 03 Apr 2020 | 09:35
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
Shown outside of Wayne Memorial standing behind Faith Wood are (from left): Ernest Sorini, MD, emergency department physician; Churney; Diane Passiment, RN and Lucille Young, RN. ( Photo provided) COVID-19 update: New hotline announced, hospital workers thanked with Girl Scout cookies Friday, March 20 Congressman announces hotline On a video press conference call on Thursday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright... Local News 20 Mar 2020 | 10:09
Dr. Doug Manion and Mayor Sean Strub on a COVID-19 online meeting offered Tuesday afternoon by the Sero Project and The Cranky Queer. COVID-19 update: Milford responds, governor stops short of outright ban A prominent infectious disease specialist and Milford resident is educating the community on the most effective way to stop... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 10:53
The Pennsylvania House after passing bills to stop human trafficking in the state. ( Photo provided) Pennsylvania House unanimously passes anti-human trafficking bills PA Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) hailed the House's unanimous passage, "in true bipartisan fashion," of a landmark... Local News 06 Feb 2020 | 12:21
