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Honesdale Borough will resume daytime parking enforcement effective Monday, June 29. Enforcement begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and emergency … more

6/28/20

Wayne residents allege wrongdoing, decry local government

HONESDALE, PA —Every week, the Wayne County Commissioners take a moment during their meeting to ask, “Does anyone wish to make public comment?” And most weeks, nobody from the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/26/20

Honesdale vice president resigns

By OWEN WALSH HONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council began its June 15 meeting by accepting the resignation of Bill Canfield, the council’s vice president who served on the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/24/20

Protesters march down Main Street on their way to the Honesdale Central Park for the borough’s third BLM demonstration.

Honesdale marches for Black lives

HONESDALE, PA — On Thursday, June 18, Honesdale residents held an anti-police brutality protest for the third week in a row, but this was the first to start outside of the vicinity of Honesdale … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/24/20

Man sentenced for strangulation of 18-month old baby

HONESDALE, PA — On June 18, 2020, Dustin Hazen, 28, of Honesdale, was sentenced by President Judge Janine Edwards to the State Correctional Institution for a period of not less than 36 … more

6/20/20

While these peaceful protesters demonstrated in Honesdale's Central Park, other residents counter-protested.

Honesdale counter-protesters apologize

HONESDALE, PA — A group of young Wayne County residents have apologized for their behavior during a Black Lives Matter protest on June 4. During the peaceful protest which took place in … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/19/20

Equality isn’t political

On June 4, a peaceful protest was held in Honesdale’s Central Park. The assembly of hundreds in solidarity for equality and justice was a proud day for our community. I* was proud to be a … more

By DEREK WILLIAMS | 6/17/20

Local protesters hold signs and raise their fists as drivers on Church Street honk their horns in solidarity.

Honesdale protests continue

HONESDALE, PA — For the second consecutive week, demonstrators in Honesdale gathered in Central Park and lined up and down Church Street, holding signs in support of the Black Lives Matter … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/17/20

The graduating Class of 2020 was still able to walk across the stage and receive a diploma during this unorthodox ceremony.

HHS maintains tradition, untraditionally

HONESDALE, PA — In the history of Honesdale High School (HHS) graduation ceremonies, the Class of 2020’s was likely the most unorthodox. As the COVID-19 pandemic prematurely ended the … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/17/20

Amanda DeMasi, who organized last week's peaceful protest in Honedale, addresses commissioner Joe Adams, who was on the receiving end of criticism for a remark he made to a local news outlet about the protest.

Wayne commissioners, residents discuss social media rumors

HONESDALE, PA — A slate of Wayne County residents attended the Wayne County Commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, June 11 to voice their concerns about the community’s susceptibility … more

6/11/20

A group of protestors stands at the edge of the Honesdale Central Park along Church Street in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement Thursday, June 4.

Locals join call for justice

REGION — Small town America often exempts itself from events that roil streets elsewhere. Not this time. The response to the May 25 killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd by police … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/9/20

Protestors marched along the perimeter of Honesdale Central Park on June 4.

Honesdale protestors show up for Black Lives Matter movement despite concern

HONESDALE, PA — Despite a falsehood spread on social media beforehand and threats of violence during, the peaceful protest in Honesdale’s Central Park Thursday, drew hundreds determined … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/9/20

Borough struggles to amend employee handbook

HONESDALE, PA — Councilor Robert Jennings has made repeated attempts to change the grievance policy in the borough’s employee handbook. His third try proved to be the charm at the June 1 … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/9/20

The protest will stay centralized in the Honesdale central park.

Honesdale protest canceled, another takes its place

HONESDALE, PA — Three young Honesdale residents, Olivia Galarza, Aleah Slish and Amanda DeMasi, recently scheduled a peaceful protest in Honesdale’s central park, following a nationwide … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/3/20

A shot from a previous Wayne County Fair. For the third time in its history, it has been forced to cancel.

Wayne County Fair canceled

HONESDALE, PA — At a June 2 meeting of the Wayne County Cooperative Agricultural Society Directors and Associate Directors, it was decided to cancel the 2020 Wayne County Fair, joining many … more

6/3/20

Mick Frigoletto stands in her barbershop wearing a mask and face shield, surrounded by cleaning supplies, wondering when she’ll be able to put it all to use.

Still in the red

HONESDALE, PA — The barber pole outside of Mick Frigoletto’s shop on Main Street in Honesdale has not spun since March. Lori Brill and Suzie Calkin Frisch of Visible Changes have no idea … more

6/2/20

Graffiti in Dyberry Cemetery

HONESDALE, PA — Graffiti was found in the Dyberry Cemetery last Monday, June 1. The Honesdale Fire Department was called in around 4:30 p.m. to clean it up. The vandal or vandals spray … more

By OWEN WALSH | 6/2/20

Not bound by what once was

Do the days matter anymore? For a while, I’d lost track, then oscillated between thinking every day was Friday or Saturday. Now, I’m back to wondering about each one … more

By COFFEE CUPMAN* | 5/26/20

“Many years ago, Ed Jackson obtained this special iron remnant from the World Trade Center. His vision was to have a display for the public in Tusten. Here is the result,” a release from the Town of Tusten’s Facebook page states.

Masked trash pick up and completed 9/11 monument

Masked up for trash pick up HONESDALE, PA — On May 16, Honesdale Rotary collected almost 40 bags of trash off its dedicated section of Route 191 North. COVID-19 may have inspired masking but … more

5/26/20

Conservative podcast host Russ Fine addressed attendees in front of the Wayne County Courthouse.

Residents hold ‘Reopen Wayne County’ demonstration in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — More than 400 Facebook users marked themselves as either “interested” in or “going” to the “Reopen Wayne County” protest scheduled for … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/23/20

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