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Red Cross hosts 'Home Alone Emergency Preparedness' for students

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:01

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LAKE REGON- On Wednesday, May 29, the American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter�s Disaster Education Team will host a Home Alone Emergency Preparedness Workshop for 5th grade elementary students at Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School in Pike County.

Two workshops will be held at the school, which is located on 187 Atlantic Ave., off Route 6 east of Hawley. The first workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to [...]

Hotel Fauchere to host Food and Wine Faire, June 1

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:21:51 +0000

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Hotel Fauchere in Milford is sponsoring Pike County�s first Food and Wine Faire, Saturday, June 1st. Hotel Fauchere is partnering with Upstate Wine Country, producers of quality wine festivals, beer festivals and other events celebrating Agritourism throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and Central New York.

The Faire will be held from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds directly behind the hotel (along Blackberry Alley, between E. Catherine Street and E. High [...]

Local History: Killed in WWI, Hawley son made mark in NYPD

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:31

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By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

HAWLEY - William Edward Sheridan was a Hawley son who was killed in combat in the First World War. At the time he entered the service, he was a New York City police officer.

Sheridan was born in Hawley on October 20, 1893, and was the son of James and Mary (Farrell) Sheridan.

His father was [...]

Ex-Leeward employee charged with taking $71K

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:10 +0000

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HONESDALE - Wayne County District Attorney, Janine Edwards, and the Pennsylvania State Police announced May 24 the arrest of Brian Fazio, age 33, for 34 felony counts related to theft of monies from Leeward Construction, Inc. Honesdale.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Trooper John Decker, Fazio was employed as an assistant controller for Leeward Construction from August 29, 2011 until May 21, 2013 and was responsible for issuing checks [...]

Four arrests for heroin sales announced

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:11:28

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MILFORD - Pike County District Attorney Raymond Tonkin announced May 24 that the Pike County Drug Task Force made four arrests for heroin sales. A two month investigation between the Pike County Drug Task Force, Eastern Pike Regional Police Department and the Port Jervis Police Department ended with the arrest of the four individuals on May 23rd in Matamoras.

According to the arrest affidavits, the joint investigation began at the end of March. A [...]

College Graduates

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:32:26

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These graduation announcements were from the fall 2012 or winter 2013.

Northampton announces graduates

BETHLEHEM - Northampton Community College held a commencement ceremony on January 26 for over 900 students who completed associates degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates during the past six months. The graduates majored in close to 100 different fields ranging from fine art to biotechnology.

Those from Wayne and Pike counties are (AA� [...]

Cell phone tracking leads to arrest of theft suspect

Fri, 24 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000

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By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

Further details have been provided concerning the arrest of a suspect in the theft of nearly $4,000 raised in a benefit for a breast cancer victim, last summer.

The defendant, Mark Eric Icker, was arrested and arraigned May 14th, after State Police tracked down the whereabouts of his cell phone on the night in question.

Icker has a background in law enforcement and was working as a security guard at the time [...]

Looking Up: Bright flash on the Moon

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:33

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By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

The meteor that exploded over Russia in February, resulting in widespread damage and injuries when the sonic boom struck, awakened us again that our planet is in the line of fire.

This should be of no surprise. Just look at the Moon through any size telescope or even binoculars held steady. It's loaded with craters; [...]

Cub Scouts tour newspaper

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:11

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HAWLEY- Cub Scout Pack 401, Hawley, had a tour of The News Eagle, May 22nd. They learned how news is gathered and a newspaper is put together. From left, front row are Michael Maclean, Keith Lyman, Kody Goldman and Tyson Goldman. Back row: Robert Adams, Troy Selbaggi, Devante Kushnir and Colby Beck. Pack 401 meets at St. Paul's Lutheran Church basement every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For information call Christina at (570)352-7374.

News Eagle photo by Peter [...]

Local history exhibit set at Riverview Inn

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:43

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A grand exhibit of local Matamoras and Westfall Township history will be on display at the Riverview Inn, Saturday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m.

On display will be several hundred photographs and artifacts depicting past businesses, events, people, landmarks, as well as photos of past students and graduates of the Matamoras School System- which graduated its last class in 1956.

The exhibit is being prepared by the newly formed Matamoras-Westfall Historical [...]

Thankful for backing tax relief

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:01

�By Tim Sohn?News Eagle correspondent?SHOHOLA- The Shohola Board of Supervisors will send a letter of thanks to the Pike County Commissioners and the Delaware Valley School District for approving a five-year tax abatement program that will help new businesses and existing ones looking to make improvements in Pike County.?In March, Shohola was the first township to approve the abatement. Qualifying businesses will receive a 90 percent tax abatement in the first year, 80 [...]

Flags, parades to help us reflect

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:06

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By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

HAWLEY- Fresh US flags are snapping in the breeze at veterans' graves at local cemeteries. Lineups for parades are set. Communities gear for another busy Memorial Day Weekend, a three-day official start of summer marked with sometimes frantic pursuit of relaxation and pauses to remember what the holiday is all about.

In preparation, American Legion Wilson-Kelch Post 311 continued their time-honored tradition of [...]

Pike Vote: Bueki, Muir, Mancino among apparent winners

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:32:21

By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

PIKE COUNTY - The May 21st Primary Election in Pike County had several closely watched races, including that of county sheriff, magisterial district judge in two courts, and some municipal contests. Write-in votes made a difference in some municipal races. The preliminary vote counts were to be certified starting May 24th. Results were expected to be posted on the county web [...]

Summer art youth programs planned

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:28:28

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HAWLEY - Four local creative and performing artists and teachers are donating their skills and time in Hawley this summer in a series of arts workshops to help strengthen creativity in young minds.

Instructors include active community members and creative artists, Laurie A. Guzda, Jill Carletti, Robert Tellefson and Jason Brian Merrill. The program will also donate fifty percent of proceeds towards local non- [...]

NJ man charged with homicide

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:51

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LACKAWAXEN TWP.-� Pa. State Police in Blooming Grove is investigating the homicide of Peter Wislotski, 29 years old, from Sussex, New Jersey. His body was found the morning of May 22nd in Greeley, where State Police took a suspect into custody.

State Police were called to a residence located on Rowlands Road, Greeley at approximately 2 a.m., Wednesday May 22. Upon arrival, the troopers discovered Wislotski deceased in the garage of [...]

Mancino apparent winner in Lackawaxen; seven vote edge

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:37

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The election for Lackawaxen Township Supervisor was very close. Michael "Mike" Mancino edged out incumbent Brian Stuart by only seven votes, for the Republican nomination. Ronald M. Tussel Jr. was in third place. The unofficial vote tallies from the May 21st Primary are as follows:

Brian Stuart (R) 170

Ronald M. Tussel Jr. (R) 63

Michael "Mike" Mancino (R) 177

Share your tornado stories

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:04

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Fifth graders chosen for ChorusFest

Tue, 21 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000

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Seven fifth grade students from the Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School were chosen to attend a special choral festival this year.

Elaina Gattuso, Haleigh Balla, Tommy Lane, Gibson Warner, Logan Crouthamel, Emily Tait, Samantha Feely were chosen to participate in "ChorusFest" at Valley View High School, on Friday,May 10th. This festival was hosted by Valley View Choral Director, Gina Lupini. 150 boys and girls in grades 4 � 6 from all over [...]

Man accused of stealing cancer benefit money

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:20

State Police, Honesdale have identified the man they accuse of stealing $4,000 raised at a dinner to help a breast cancer patient.

According to Trooper Keith Brislin, Mark Erik Icker, 23, of Maple Acre Road, Sterling Township, broke into John's Italian Restaurant during the night of August 24-25. The burglary occurred at 12:55 a.m.

Once inside Icker allegedly stole $4,000 that had been raised earlier that night for a Lake Ariel woman. The proceeds from the benefit were to assist [...]

Pond Eddy Bridge to be replacedAfter 20 years of debate

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:24

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By Laurie Ramie

Upper Delaware Council, Inc.

DUNMORE � The New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission confirmed the successful negotiation of a new design to replace the historic Pond Eddy Bridge and approved plans for major rehabilitations of three other crossings, at Narrowsburg, Skinners Falls and Damascus.

Demolishing the 1904 Pond Eddy, NY-Pond Eddy, PA Bridge that earned a 1988 listing on the National Register of Historic [...]