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Leisure
HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Farmers Market kicks off its 50th anniversary season on Saturday, May 24, marking half a century of connecting local growers, bakers and artisans with the …
When I look back on my life and review the many ups and downs amidst the trials and tribulations, one thing has always remained a constant: my love for the theatre. In one way or another, theatre has …
LIBERTY, NY — Radio Catskill is celebrating 35 years of public radio by inviting artists, illustrators and designers across the listening region to submit original artwork for its …
ELDRED, NY — Lorna Luft, daughter of renowned film legend Judy Garland, will grace the stage for opening night of The Bradstan Cabaret Series at The Eldred Preserve on Sunday, May 25 at 7 p.m. …
In the community
    • Be safe this summer 2f3g3a

      The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of basic safety tips ahead of Memorial Day …

    • DEC announces more than $78m available in grants 321x5i

      REGION — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the availability …

    • SBA launches onshoring portal 2r315j

      WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Kelly Loeffler, of the U.S. Small Business istration  (SBA), announced the launch of the  Make …

Opinion
    • Power up 5y4m3r

      The internet, AI, electric vehicles, the need for air conditioning. Demands for electricity are expected to rise sharply. Here, four people or …

    • ‘No one is coming to save you’ 2w406p

      I had been feeling cagey since the end of last year—A sort of heavy, bottom-of-the-stomach feeling. Something like a blend of existential …

    • Dymond endorsed by IUPA, NYSUPA for Sullivan sheriff 3o6a2w

      The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) has endorsed Tim Dymond’s candidacy for Sullivan County Sheriff. The organization …

Sports
TALKING SPORTS

Still horsin’ around at the ‘Mighty M’ 1w2f2r

MONTICELLO, NY — Although harness racing at the Mighty M isn’t what is used to be, the Standardbred action is beamed around the globe, and legendary local drivers of the sport still …
TALKING SPORTS

Ryann McElroy signs on the dotted line 11c24

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “Ryann is an exceptional equestrian; she connects well with all her team , is a wonderful addition to our program, and we are really excited to have Ryann on …
press release from WVIA

Wilkes-Barre Challenger Team to shine at Little League World Series 2j4e51

  PITTSTON, PA — For the 14th consecutive year, WVIA will bring the spirit of inclusion and community to audiences nationwide by broadcasting and streaming the 2025 Little League …
Police Blotter
Delaware Township man charged with dissemination of child sexual abuse material

MILFORD — Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced the arrest of a Delaware Township man on charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials on May 7, 2025. Investigators from …

Pike man charged with possession, distribution of child sexual abuse materials

May 1 sentencings in Wayne County Court

Alleged Hawley burglar identified in ICE databases

Sentencings in Wayne County Court, April 17

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(Reprinted with permission from Mr. Eldred’s “Historically Speaking” column in the Jan.-Feb.-Mar.: 2011 issue of the Wayne County Historical Society Newsletter.) The battle of …

In October of 1828, the Delaware & Hudson Canal opened for business, just a little over three years after the initial groundbreaking for the project.  The canal would prove to be one of …