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LOCK SHELDRAKE, NY — While we are all focusing on the expanding COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our community, I wanted to take an opportunity to let you know of some of the … more

3/27/20

Wolf expands stay-at-home order to include Wayne and Pike counties

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf has expanded his stay-at-home order to include nine more counties, including Wayne and Pike counties. According to Wolf's press release, individuals in one … more

3/27/20

Federal REAL ID enforcement deadline postponed to October 2021

HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, March 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the Department of Homeland Security has postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID from October 1, … more

3/27/20

Wayne Commissioners ask second-home owners to self-quarantine

HONESDALE, PA — On the morning of Thursday, March 26, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners held its usual meeting inside the unusually quiet courthouse. more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/26/20

The Red Cross provides more than 40 percent of the blood products in the U.S.

March is Red Cross Month

Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need, consistently fulfilling its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of … more

3/26/20

Maria Frangipane: a full life

The Red Cross volunteer recruitment notice in the Middletown Times-Herald Record didn’t promise adventure or a place in American history. But Maria Frangipane and husband Al of Bethel found no … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 3/26/20

Coming here to escape COVID-19?

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital has issued an urgent public health message asking "anyone coming from an area significantly affected by COVID-19, such as New York City, … more

3/25/20

Wayne Memorial begins pre-screenings

HONESDALE, PA — Starting Tuesday, March 24, Wayne Memorial Hospital began pre-screening all patients and visitors prior to entering the main part of the hospital. Pre-screenings are done at the … more

3/25/20

Sullivan County leaders to host COVID-19 town hall

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, Sheriff Michael Schiff, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health … more

3/25/20

He’s got the whole world in his hands

As the sun set on day seven of my quarantine, I took stock of not only my pantry but also the state of the world-at-large. So much has changed in so little time; while much of it is scary, … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/25/20

$2 trillion stimulus will send checks to individuals

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate an the White House on March 25 agreed to a $2 trillion stimulus deal that will include direct payments to individuals in order to blunt the economic impact … more

3/25/20

The right thing to do

Faced with a situation modern society has never encountered before, it’s not surprising that there will be different opinions about what are the best steps to take in dealing with it. No one on … more

3/25/20 | 1 comment

While there’s no longer a need for waitstaff to set the table, ordering from your favorite local restaurants will help businesses to stay afloat and its workers to keep their jobs.

Don’t come in... but we’re still serving

HONESDALE, PA — It’s a scary time for the economy in general, but particularly for restaurants and its workers. What do people say when they need to cut back? “Oh, I’ll eat … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/25/20

Grocery stores struggling to keep up

REGION — Grocery stores in the region, like most of the rest of the country, are struggling to keep up with demand. A manager at Peck’s Market in Callicoon—who didn’t want to … more

By FRITZ MAYER & OWEN WALSH | 3/25/20

The “free little pantry” outside of The Cooperage Project urges community members to take what they need and leave what they can.

Maintaining community in crisis

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project’s calendar is usually filled with concerts, film screenings, learning programs and other community gatherings. As a result of the novel coronavirus … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/25/20

'Handmade from beginning to end'

Carl Prosch, a native of Vienna, Austria, trained in the celebrated art schools of both Austria and New York and was brought to Wayne County by Christian Dorflinger to manage the new Honesdale … more

3/25/20

Let’s get through this together

The situation in which we find ourselves is still evolving. Each day demands a new coronadjustment. I try to ignore my fear by being grateful for the safety of my family and friends. I try to be … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 3/25/20

Senator calls for PA primary delay

HARRISBURG, PA — Sen. Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) added his voice to a call from county officials in southeastern Pennsylvania to delay the 2020 primary election. more

3/25/20

Social distancing and trout fishing

ALBANY, NY — On March 24, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers that trout and salmon fishing season opens on Wednesday, April 1. New … more

3/25/20

Zoning officer Ed Lagarenne, left, secretary Melissa Haviland, chairman Joseph Canfield, operational supervisor Steven Adams and, not pictured but connected to the meeting via telephone, vice-chairman Daniel Rutledge attend the Damascus Township meeting.

Damascus: ‘Can you pave the road?’

DAMASCUS TWP, PA — Toward the end of the March 16 Damascus Board of Supervisors meeting, a lengthy conversation took place between a member of the community, Tony Ricci, and operational … more

By Z. A. KOHLOA | 3/25/20

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