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Todd Grodin, left, gives masks to Debbie Diddert, manager of the Rock Hill SPCA, Barbara Ferrante, board member and Kathryn Grodin, rotarian.

WJFF community meeting, workplace COVID-19 testing and more

Regina McKenny-Snead recipient of Fallsburg Alumni Association’s Lawrence Kotin Award FALLSBURG, NY — The Fallsburg Alumni Association presented its first-ever Lawrence Kotin Award. … more

2/25/21

‘Our democracy itself has been violated’ and more

Letters to the editor February 18 to 24 more

2/17/21

Catholic Charities employees, elected officials and community members gathered outside 280 Broadway, Newburgh, a social and human services resource hub, for the introduction of a new food distribution initiative to help feed neighbors in need. Pictured are Assembly member Colin Schmitt, left, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Director Sara Gunn, Father Sal Cordaro of St. Joseph’s Parish, Catholic Charities Deputy CEO Shannon Kelly, NY Sen. James Skoufis, and Catholic Charities board member Tom Strahle.

'February 5 is Wear Red Day, American Heart Month' and more

What's going on his health and wellness February 4 to 10 more

2/3/21

A Tool To Save Lives

(NAPSI)—Heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, but the death rate is higher for African American men and African American women of all ages than for whites. To help community … more

1/29/21

Michelle Corrigan, RN, vaccine co-coordinator/WMCHC, administers COVID-19 vaccine to Sean McVeigh, MD, pulmonologist and medical director Wayne Memorial Covid Task Force.

Wayne vaccine rollout goes smoothly

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers finished vaccinating the county’s highest priority residents, known as the 1a group, quite swiftly. … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/20/21

Remaining socially engaged improves the quality of life for older adults and is associated with better mental and physical health.

Social Engagement

(NAPSI)—Maintaining social connections and staying mentally and physically active is key to reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, particularly now during the COVID-19 … more

12/29/20

For locals and visitors alike, the “walkability” of Honedale’s Main Street is one of the prized attributes of the downtown experience.

Honesdale for the holidays

HONESDALE, PA — Every few years or so, the Borough of Honesdale—a quaint valley town, somewhat inconspicuous under the shadow of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains—gets a bit of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/2/20

A call to chivalry

It was on a Wednesday this September that I had pulled off the road to catch my bearing when working my first day in our neighboring Delaware County. While checking maps and apps, an officer in a … more

By LISA GONSALVES | 11/25/20

Commissioner Joe Adams, left, Wayne Memorial Community Health Center Executive Director Fred Jackson, Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO Dave Hoff, The Wright Center President/CEO Linda Thomas-Hemak, Commissioner Brian Smith and Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer recognize Rural Health Day.

Collaborating on rural health

HONESDALE, PA — At a time when the reliability of local health systems seems more important than ever, the Wayne County Commissioners heard from two major community health care providers in … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/25/20

Catskill Curative is housed in the the Upper Delaware Visitors Center at the Narrowsburg Union.

Pride in the community

NARROWSBURG, NY — It probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone that Brendan and Kathleen Weiden were recognized for their work in the community. The couple was awarded the Township … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/18/20

Honesdale considers banning 12th Street riverbank parking

HONESDALE, PA — From recent citizen input, the Greater Honesdale Partnership’s newly-revealed revitalization study, to the November 2 Honesdale Borough Council meeting, the desire to … more

By OWEN WALSH | 11/11/20

Pictured are MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Lodge Chaplain Bob Linzer, left, Homeless Federation Program Administrator Kathy Kreiter, MEL National Foundation Chair Ryan Walker, current MEL Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy Jim Sheerer and MEL Past Exalted Ruler and Leading Knight Mike Brennan.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and more

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, NYSEG and AAA New York State are partnering together during National Distracted Driving Awareness … more

11/6/20

Vote for our community

In the last two weeks, we’ve used this space to ask you to vote for local papers: to become a subscriber and to support the businesses that advertise in our pages. We asked you to vote … more

By LAURIE STUART | 11/4/20

“Wolf Man,” ceramic and wood by Tom Biron.

‘Ghosts of the Arlington Hotel’ and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community October 29 to November 4 more

10/28/20

Pictured are Village of Woodridge Mayor Joan Collins, left, Center for Discovery Vice President Richard Humleker, State Sen. Jen Metzger, Fallsburg Town Supervisor Steve Vegliante, County Legislator Luis Alvarez and Sullivan Renaissance Executive Director Denise Frangipane.

Libraries receive funding, expand access and more

Wayne County Community Foundation adds Sarah Draidfort to Board of Directors The Wayne County Community Foundation has welcomed Sarah Draidfort to their board of directors. Sarah obtained … more

10/23/20

Mutt Mulligan loves playing in the yard with her human, Kris Kiser.

Mutt Mulligan, TurfMutt Spokesdog, Celebrates Adoptaversary, Her First Year Wearing The Superhero Cape

(NAPS)I—Outdoor learning experiences, stewardship of green spaces, and care for all living landscapes, is the aim of the TurfMutt Foundation, now celebrating the one-year “adoptaversary” of its … more

10/21/20

Volunteer pilot recruited by LightHawk flying FUDR’s fifth mission to photograph the Delaware River flood plain. The visible and infrared light photographs will be converted into digital maps to calculate the percent of the flood plain colonized by knotweed.

Holiday Donation Drive, battling knotweed and more

Town of Thompson Fall Clean Up TOWN OF THOMPSON, NY –Town of Thompson residents located outside the Village of Monticello can dispose of up to 500 pounds of household materials at no … more

10/1/20

St. John Street Community Hub receives grant money

On Tuesday, September 22 State Sen. Jen Metzger’s office formally announced $200,000 in capital improvement grants for the St. John Street Community Hub in Monticello. The Hub, housed in the … more

9/30/20

‘The ingenuity in our world’

It is a troubled time. It is a time of chaos. It is tempting to let the discord blind us to the transformation and renewal that is taking place while others despair. True leadership is found when … more

By CHARLES RUBIN of LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY | 9/30/20

Metzger visits the care center for staff appreciation.

Social distance learning for students with hearing loss and more

‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Classrooms at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children will undergo many changes: they’ll be larger to … more

9/16/20

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