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A grant from the United Way helped the Wayne County System of Care to fix up the basketball court on Park Street.

A year of community service with the Wayne County System of Care and more

What's going on in your community January 6 to 12 more

1/5/22

Kids designed cards for nursing home and adult home residents.

Holiday Card Shower spreads joy and more

Recycle your holidays HONESDALE, PA — Once all the excitement of Christmas morning has come and gone, you might get overwhelmed by the great mass of mess: boxes, paper and other … more

12/29/21

Singers perform at a past Dickens on the Delaware.

Dickens on the Delaware and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community December 9 to 15 more

12/8/21

Kids met veg at Farm to School month and more

What's going on in your community November 11 to 17 more

11/9/21

The magnificent Upper Delaware at Hancock, NY.

The value of the Upper Delaware and more

What's new in arts, leisure and the community, November 4 to 10 more

11/3/21

Country music star Mickey Barnett with his guitar.

Country in the Catskills

Country legend Mickey Barnett has earned a full trophy case of awards throughout his career. He found a national audience with singles like “Just a Memory,” “Gone,” and … more

By LIAM MAYO | 10/20/21

Singer-songwriter Drew Kelly performs at the Cochecton Pumphouse this weekend.

Western Sullivan Public Library participates in 2021’s “Great Giveback” and more

Drew Kelly to perform at the Pumphouse COCHECTON, NY — What do you do when the music comes back? You take up your career again. Even if there’s a pandemic on, even if your life … more

10/14/21

Milford Mayor Sean Strub, center at the podium, speaks about the new exhibition that expands Milford's history to include the first people, the Lenape, which opened on October 8.

Milford’s story, expanded

MILFORD, PA — If legend is to be believed, Milford’s Tom Quick killed nearly one hundred Native Americans over the course of his lifetime. It was his revenge for witnessing his father … more

By CHARLES PETERSHEIM | 10/11/21

VetStock worked with Combat Hero Bike Build to make a bike that a wounded veteran can ride.

VetStock to honor vet with custom bike and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community, October 7 to 13 more

10/6/21

One of a dozen scarecrows watches over Roscoe.

Twelve scarecrows in Roscoe and more

The mystery of Joseph Skinner, and other Upper Delaware horrors NARROWSBURG, NY — Cushetunk resident Joseph Skinner is believed to be the first European murdered in the Upper Delaware River … more

What's going on in your community October 7 to 13 | 10/5/21

Musicians grace the stage at a prior Hawley Harvest Hoedown.

Harvest hoedown festivities and more

‘Remains’ at the gallery at Nonneta and Friends Creative BARRYVILLE, NY — It’s a powerful theme as the year dies away: from October 2 to 31, art lovers can experience … more

9/29/21

A model of a canal boat. Note the small cabin for the family.

Coal boats to everywhere

HAWLEY, PA — It’s a small space, maybe 10 feet by 10 feet. And it seems full-to-bursting with two people, a bed, a table. That’s roughly the size of the … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/31/21

Take an intermediate class in beekeeping from Lackawanna College.

Nutshell holds ‘Last Picture Art Show’ and more

Cavage and Sudigala at the Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — Guitar/banjo bluegrass duo Cavage and Sudigala will perform at the Cooperage’s outdoor Pocket Park on Saturday, August 28 starting … more

8/25/21

"Old-timey, five-piece band" Breakneck Annie.

Painting, poetry, and pizza—and more

Cut flower, design workshop at Farm Arts DAMASCUS, PA — Learn about popular flower varieties, new trends, seed sourcing and more at Willow Wisp Organic Farm on Saturday, August 21 from 9 … more

8/18/21

A majestic grove of hemlock trees on the Damascus Forest trail.

‘Take A Hike!’ on the Damascus Forest Trail and more

‘Take A Hike!’ on the Damascus Forest Trail DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — If you like to hike, the Damascus Forest trail offers a two-mile loop trail in Damascus Township. There is a … more

8/17/21

Bethel School hosted an open house and a lecture on the unsung heroes of World War I.

History lessons at Bethel School

HONESDALE, PA — Bethel School may have closed decades ago, but there has been no shortage of learning there. Many tours, spelling bees, lectures and other special events have been conducted in … more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/27/21