Logging all of the forest

NARROWSBURG, NY — Join us at Western Sullivan Public Library as Glenn Pontier presents a historical lecture on Wednesday, October 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch. From the …
Monticello Kiwanis support Action Toward Independence

MONTICELLO, NY — Deborah Worden, executive director of Action Toward Independence (ATI), was the guest speaker at the August meeting of the Monticello Kiwanis. ATI protects the independence, …

Supporting kids and Camp Ladore

WAYMART, PA — The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division received a $15,000 grant for 2023 from Aetna Better Health Kids, a CVS Health company. The grant was used to support …

Lake Huntington News

Halloween doings with the Cochecton Youth Group and more

I’m looking forward to doing all the fall things—pumpkin and apple picking, decorating the house with mums, hiking our local trails to see the foliage colors change and taking in a …
Narrowsburg News

Lessons learned at the grocery store

My sister Emily often says, “You want everyone to be happy.” She isn’t wrong. That’s my nature—but I’m realistic. It’s impossible for everyone to be …
Honesdale News

Lavapalooza was a success

On August 5, Growing Older Together sponsored a 1950s rockabilly-style carnival and picnic fundraiser for the whole family.
Seniors
MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Area Agency on Aging will host a listening session on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults—a 10-year, …
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Sunday, September 10 is  Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their …
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Sustainability
Fight inhumane clothing production practices—swap your stuff

SHOHOLA, PA — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) will hold a clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at the Artists’ Market Community Center. Despite …

Farm-to-table dinner at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its seventh annual Farm-to-Table dinner, featuring local produce, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 on …

Recovery

Risky business

NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.  …
Looking Back
Community living stories
Community leaders to be honored at Greater Pike dinner

PORT JERVIS, NY — A longstanding community supporter, a family-based hospitality business team and a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping veterans have been named the 2023 Greater …

Explaining the fall dewatering exercise

NARROWSBURG, NY — At 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a presentation about the fall 2023 dewatering exercise for the 2024 Delaware Aqueduct repairs …

In-person high-school equivalency classes offered in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Northampton Community College and the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance (WPWA) will hold in-person classes at the alliance’s office for the GED credential; flexible scheduling …

Narrowsburg School holds 1961 reunion

BEACH LAKE, PA — Members of the Narrowsburg Central School Class of 1961 attended their reunion on September 17 at the Central House. The 1961 classmates attending were Darryl Jirinec, Ronald …