The Pike County Career Center is hosting a summer job fair aimed at connecting job seekers with employment opportunities across the region. The “Heat of Summer Job Fair” will take place Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wallenpaupack Area High School, 2552 U.S.-6 in Hawley, Pennsylvania. The event will feature […]
MATAMORAS, P.A. — A person reported missing in the Delaware River on the afternoon of July 4 was found alive about a mile downstream after a multi-agency search involving emergency responders from Pennsylvania and New York. According to the Matamoras Fire Department, the Matamoras and Westfall dive teams were dispatched at about 1:30 p.m. to […]
Pike County Transportation will increase its fares starting July 1, 2026 based on zones and distance. Fares vary depending on if riders are paying full fare or have reduced co-pay. Pike County Transportation provides transportation for county residents through four programs, including discounted shared-ride travel for senior citizens, free Medical Assistance rides, reduced-fare shared rides […]
GREENE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Motorists traveling on Roemerville Road (Route 3002) in Pike County should expect delays beginning Monday as paving work gets underway. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be in place on Roemerville Road between Hemlock Road and Route 390 in Greene Township from Monday, June 8, through early […]
PennDOT has announced alternating single lane closures on Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound in Pike County between Exit 20 (Lake Wallenpaupack/ Greentown) and Exit 26 (Tafton/Promised Land State Park) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for crack sealing. When encountering a work zone, please […]
A Wayne County man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash in Pike County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators say alcohol was a factor in the collision. Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Ryan Johnson of Newfoundland. Troopers said Johnson was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle south on Route 507 in Palmyra Township around […]
MILFORD, PA. — The Wayne County Housing Authority and Pike County Human Services announced a new partnership aimed at expanding access to housing assistance services for Pike County residents. Beginning Thursday, May 14, staff from the Wayne County Housing Authority will be available on-site at the Pike County Human Services office on the second Thursday […]
The Deerpark Police Department has launched a multi-agency enforcement initiative targeting illegal street racing, road takeovers and reckless driving along the Hawk’s Nest section of New York State Route 97, officials announced Wednesday. Police said the effort follows months of complaints from residents in Sparrowbush, New York, and nearby communities across the Delaware River in […]
Families looking to celebrate Earth Day can head to the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) this weekend, where hands-on activities, live animal encounters and sustainability-focused exhibits aim to connect visitors with nature in a tangible way. The nonprofit organization will host its annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday at its campus within the Delaware Water […]
