Wayne County

New Crisis Center in Honesdale Aims to Meet Rising Demand for Mental Health Support

As more residents across the region turn to crisis hotlines and community support networks, a new center in Wayne County is preparing to open its doors with the goal of meeting growing mental health needs. The Center for Community Resources (CCR), which operates in 37 Pennsylvania counties, is launching the Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center […]

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I-84 Exit 17 Ramp in Wayne County Closing for Emergency Repairs

Dunmore, Pa. – The eastbound on-ramp to I-84 at Exit 17 (Route 191/Newfoundland/Hamlin) will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 15 for emergency repairs. Detour: Take I-84 east to Exit 20 (Route 507) Left on Route 507 Left onto I-84 west Exit 17 to Route 191 Drivers should slow down in work zones, […]

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Pepperfest Debuts in Damascus With a Burst of Flavor

From sweet and mild to spicy and hot, the first annual Pepperfest kicks off in Damascus this Saturday, Oct. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irene Soloway and Anna B. Ott are pepper growers and Pepperfest planning committee members, who sat down with Radio Catskill to share more about the event. They said […]

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Wayne County Deer; State Establishes New Disease Management Area

A fatal neurological disease affecting deer has been detected in Wayne County, prompting state officials to establish a new Disease Management Area (DMA 10) in the northeastern part of the county. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is one of a group of diseases called prion diseases, similar to “mad cow disease,” but affects members of the […]

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Inmate Death in Wayne County’s USP Canaan Prison

An inmate, Brandon Sharpe, died on Sunday morning at a high security U.S. penitentiary in Waymart, Pennsylvania. He was 30 years old. U.S. Department of Justice officials said that Sharpe was found unresponsive at USP Canaan at midnight on July 27. Employees initiated life-saving measures and had requested emergency medical services for Sharpe. He was […]

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Wayne County to Open New Mental Health Walk-In Crisis Center in Honesdale

Wayne County is set to receive a major boost in mental health crisis care with the upcoming launch of a new 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center and Crisis Residential Program at 100 Park Street in Honesdale. The project is being made possible thanks to a $5.9 million crisis grant. John Nebzydoski, Behavioral Health Director for Wayne […]

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Significant Property Tax Hikes Ring in the New Year for NEPA Residents

Updated property taxes went into effect January 1 across Northeast and Central Pennsylvania and our NPR colleagues at WVIA are reporting that residents in 11 counties will see higher property taxes in 2025. For example, Monroe County property owners face a 37% tax increase — the highest jump in the region. Taxpayers in eight counties […]