Wayne County

Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Offers Monthly Support Groups

HONESDALE, PA. — The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is inviting residents to participate in monthly caregiver and grief support groups at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center, 323 10th St., Honesdale. The Caregiver’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, while the Grief Support Group meets on the second and […]

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Honesdale Partnership to Host Free Cardboard Recycling Event

HONESDALE, PA. — Residents looking to clear out accumulated cardboard will have an opportunity to recycle it for free during an event hosted by the Greater Honesdale Partnership later this month. The Cardboard Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Honesdale Partnership parking lot and […]

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Shapiro Orders New Standards for Pennsylvania Data Centers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order requiring data center developers to comply with new state standards, as communities across the state grapple with a growing number of proposed projects. The order requires developers to meet the governor’s GRID standards — short for Governors Responsible Infrastructure Development — if they want to move […]

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Wayne Conservation District to Host Soil Health Field Day

HONESDALE, Pa. — The Wayne Conservation District will host a free Soil Health Field Day on Aug. 28 at the County Farm in Honesdale. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 245 Bethel School Road. Participants will learn about using drones for crop assessment, how to use a soil test kit […]

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Wayne County Data Center Proposal Faces More Questions Over Details, Regulation

A proposed data center in Clinton Township, Wayne County, is facing continued questions from local officials and residents as the township considers how — and whether — to regulate future projects. The latest public hearing on the proposed development offered new details about the project, including plans for two natural-gas-fired power plants. But questions remain […]

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Wayne County Community Foundation Names 2026 Ben Franklin Service Award Recipients

The Wayne County Community Foundation has selected Dr. David and Kay Reynolds as recipients of its highest honor, the 2026 Ben Franklin Community Service Award. The award, named for founding father Benjamin Franklin, recognizes community service. It includes a $2,000 grant from the Foundation’s Ben Franklin Fund, which will be given to a charity selected […]

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Pete’s Dream Aims to Redefine Cancer Care with First-of-its-Kind Respite Center in NEPA

For many families, a cancer diagnosis brings more than medical appointments and treatment plans. It also reshapes daily life, placing emotional, financial and caregiving burdens on the entire family. A new project in northeastern Pennsylvania hopes to provide relief from those pressures. Pete’s Dream, is a $25 million, 34,000-square-foot cancer respite center being built on […]

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High Grocery Prices Are Squeezing Families. A Local Nutrition Expert Shares Ways to Eat Well for Less.

As grocery prices continue to put pressure on household budgets, families are looking for ways to prepare healthy meals without spending more. A free community program in Honesdale this week aims to help residents do just that, offering practical strategies for shopping, meal planning and reducing food waste. Barbara Griggs Pratt, clinical nutrition manager at […]

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Clinton Township Data Center Proposal Moves Forward as Review Process Begins

The proposed data center in Clinton Township, near Forest City in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is moving through the local approval process after township officials accepted a revised application from the developer. The decision starts a 90-day review period for the township to determine whether the project can move forward. The deadline for that review is […]