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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

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

'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

Honesdale to light star during pandemic

HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) and Honesdale Borough have decided to light the star atop Iriving Cliff on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The GHP is asking … more

3/25/20

Gov. Wolf has urged all non-essential businesses to close for the next two weeks. Without enforcement, however, council president Mike Augello expects downtown Honesdale to look relatively the same.

Honesdale minimizes human contact due to COVID-19

HONESDALE, PA — In the wake of emergency declarations from the state and the county on March 16, Honesdale Borough councilors struggled to decide how they ought to respond to the outbreak of … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/17/20

Inside Honesdale High School’s greenhouse

HONESDALE, PA — It’s a chilly winter day, but beneath the transparent roof of Honesdale High School’s (HHS) sun-filled, humid greenhouse, it feels a lot like summer. At about 10:15 … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/11/20

Wolf proposes new police funding model

HONESDALE, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf’s third and latest attempt to fund the PA State Police could play into Honesdale Borough’s ongoing conversation regarding police coverage. Laid out … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/4/20

Jason Newbon picked as new borough councilor

HONESDALE, PA — The borough council had a vacancy to fill at its March 2 meeting. Tim Laufenberger resigned from the position in February and three residents offered to fill his shoes: Sandy … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/4/20

Irving Cliff park reopening, borough gets insurance

HONESDALE, PA — Councilor Jim Jennings was happy to report at the borough’s second monthly meeting on February 17 that the timber project at Irving Cliff was complete and that the hiking … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/19/20

Wayne County Ag Day

Part of living out here means if you aren’t a farmer, then you know at least five people who are. Part of the appeal to living in this area is the closeness to agriculture that we all get to … more

By HUNTER HILL | 2/19/20

Carol Rocklin sits in her sunroom, which with a view of her garden, is where she likes to spend most of her time at home.

‘The struggle suited me’

HONESDALE, PA — Carol Rocklin, co-founder of the local non-profit Growing Older Together (GOT), said that she’s spent a lifetime being stubborn. It would seem that maintaining an engaged, … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/19/20 | 1 comment

Wayne County cardiac week

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners were full of health-related questions as they recognized Nadine Greco, cardiac rehab coordinator at Wayne Memorial Hospital, at the weekly … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/12/20

Hardwood contest. Honesdale’s sophomore Chloe Lyle and Wallenpaupack’s freshman center Grace Steffen.

Lady Hornets’ swishes come true

HONESDALE, PA — There’s nothing like a rousing comeback staged by the home team, and a win on senior recognition night makes it even sweeter. On February 3, the Lady Hornets of … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/12/20

SEEDS volunteer Heidi Rothstein Finkelberg reads to children during the Romping Radishes program at the Cooperage as part of the new SEEDS Reads initiative.

Happening in the community this week: February 13 to 19 more

2/12/20

From the canal

The Delaware and Hudson Canal (D&H) began its course to the Hudson River in Honesdale at a point behind the present-day Wayne County Historical Society, which was once the headquarters of the … more

By ANN O'HARA | 2/12/20

A cause for celebration

What does downtown revitalization look like? It’s a topic that’s been discussed in The River Reporter, and one I could continue in length about since this particular organic variety is … more

By JANE JACOBS | 2/12/20

"If we can do Christmas in July, we can break up the boredom of winter and indulge our eyes in the colorful character faces that are also reminiscent of Maris-Gras revelers," said Christopher Peroni.

Art walk in Honsedale

Several businesses on Main Street in Honesdale are doubling as art galleries today. more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/7/20

Blue Ridge’s Jordan Williams eventually pinned Honesdale’s Luke Schwab at 5:08 in the 160-pound weight class.

Hornets pin Red Raiders 66-12

HONESDALE, PA — On Monday, January 27, the Honesdale Hornets varsity grapplers hosted a dual wrestling meet between the Red Raiders of Blue Ridge High School out of Milford and the Wildcats … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/5/20

Ryan Chulada graduated from Honesdale High in 1999. This 2019-2020 season marks his 15th year at the helm of the school’s varsity wrestling program.

Rassle dazzle wrestling at Honesdale High

HONESDALE, PA — The folks over at Honesdale High School take wrestling pretty seriously, and they have the chops to prove it. On Monday, January 27, the Hornets hosted a dual wrestling meet. … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/5/20

Councilor resigns, traffic and internet updates

HONESDALE, PA — At the beginning of the February 3 meeting, the Honesdale Borough Council members voted to accept the resignation of councilor Tim Lauffenberger. To find a replacement, council … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/5/20

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