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DV Class of 2013 crosses the stage

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:30

By Katie Collins News Eagle Reporter

WESTFALL TWP. - After 13 years of assigned reading, writing and arithmetic assignments, the class of 2013 at Delaware Valley High School walked across the stage Saturday morning, finishing one huge chapter of their lives and about to start another. Initially their commencement was set for Friday evening, but it was delayed because of the weather. Superintendent John Bell, spoke of the weather in his speech, talking of when he took the position [...]

WAHS Class of 2013 'embraces the moment'

By Peter Becker Managing Editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:52:14

"Let's embrace this moment," charged Jake Brown, Class President of the Class of 2013, Wallenpaupack Area High School. He stood in his purple gown and cap before the assembly of peers, dressed in purple or white, their school colors. It was June 14, 2013, a little past 7 p.m.

Missing boater named; search continues

Peter Becker, Managing Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:56:57

A search was still underway for a missing kayaker, who fell from his boat in the Lackawaxen River Friday afternoon, June 14. His identity was released on Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission following notification of next of kin.

Lackawanna has largest graduating class Wayne & Pike graduates listed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000

SCRATON - Lackawanna College held commencement ceremonies for nearly 400 students on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. In the Lackawanna College Student Union Gymnasium on the college’s Scranton campus. The Class of 2013 represents the largest graduating class in school history.

Graduates that are from Wayne or Pike Counties are listed here.

Lieutenant General Francis Wiercinski, a Three Star General in the United States Army, delivered the inspirational [...]

Maley's Swimming Hole given to Boro

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:15:53

By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

HAWLEY - Borough Planning Commission will meet at Maley's Swimming Hole Tuesday June 25- not to take a dip but to review what they may want to do to improve the property. The Monaghan family donated the narrow strip along the Middle Creek just off the end of River Street to the Borough, for park land.

The spot has been a popular swimming hole for Hawley kids for more than a century. The Marble Hill Bridge used to be accessed in [...]

Food cooking sets off alarms, calls out Fire Dept. 4X

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:41

HAWLEY - Hawley Fire Department answered 14 calls for service in May 2013, reported Deputy Fire Chief Eugene E. Krause.

Four of these turned out to be caused by cooking food, with the smoke setting off alarms. Three of them were at Eagle Apartments, 522 Spring Street. Fire officials spoke to the building maintenance manager about the sensitivity of the alarms. Two were on May 24, at 4:03 and at 7:56 p.m. Hawley Fire Department was back a third time on May 26 at 5:36 p.m. [...]

Celtic musician Cathie Ryan at Milford Theatre

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:29:34

MILFORD- Celtic music star Cathie Ryan and her band will rock the Milford Theatre, 114 East Catharine Street, Milford, on Saturday, June 29th. This special performance by "one of the leading voices in Celtic Music" (The Los Angeles Times) begins at 7:30 p.m.; tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Ryan has been a force in the Irish music scene since 1987 when, while still a college student in New York City, she was chosen to be lead singer for Cherish [...]

Pike County Economic Alliance seeks next Executive Director

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:27:26

MILFORD - The Pike County Economic Alliance is seeking a new Executive Director to further their goals of enhacing the business climate in the area.

The Alliance, comprised of select members of the Board of Directors of the Pike County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, recently met to evaluate the milestones achieved over the past two years and to develop strategies to maintain the momentum.

According to Kathy Hummel, Board Chair [...]

Summer Day Camp starting at PEEC

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:11 +0000

The staff at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) are preparing for PEEC’s popular Summer Day Camp.

Summer Day Camp begins June 24 and continues through August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Campers ages three years to 11th grade, will have up to eight weeks to explore, play and learn about the natural world. Parents can choose individual weeks or register their children for the entire summer with the assurance that PEEC staff members [...]

Search underway for lost kayaker

By Peter Becker Peter Becker Managing Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:30:03

A search was still underway Monday June 17 for a lost kayaker on the Lackawaxen River that fell into the water near the Kimbles Bridge, Friday.

North Primary Principal receives PTA state award

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000

WALLENPAUPACK- Anthony P. Cavallaro, principal at the North Primary School in the Wallenpaupack Area School District, has received the Pennsylvania PTA’s Dr. Walt Kealey Leadership Award for 2013. Nominated by the Wallenpaupack PTA for his outstanding dedication to the students and the school, he was chosen by the Board of Pennsylvania PTA as principal of the year.

The award, established in 2005, honors Pennsylvania principals who: respect and support strong parent [...]

Second graders consider goals

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 2:01:00 +0000

Carnival coming to Bingham Park

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:36:47

HAWLEY - July 4th week is lining up with plenty of celebration and family activities in the Hawley region. In addition to the parade in Hawley and fireworks at Lake Wallenpaupack, a carnival is coming to Bingham Park, July 2- 6.

Amusement rides provided by AEB Amusements, games and food are planned. There is no charge to enter the grounds. Unlimited rides will be available for $13, with a wrist band provided.

Hours for the carnival are Tuesday July 2 and Wednesday July 3, from 6 [...]

Class of 2013, Wallenpaupack Area High School

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:17:38

WALLENPAUPACK - There were 302 graduates in the Class of 2013, Wallenpaupack Area High School. They are as follows (*= Honor Society students):

Omar Alawi

Jeffrey Alderfer *

Miranda Ammermann

Thomas Baker

Brittany Banscher

Meggan Barnes

Andrew Barnett

Nicole Bartell *

Megan Batzel *

Bryan Becker

Damon Beeler

Lisa Beilman *

Devin Belcher

Daniel Bellino

Edith Bellino

Tyler Bensen *

Zachary [...]

Artists design posters to benefit Roots & Rhythm Festival All-day concert event June 15, Honesdale's Central Park

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:14:53

HONESDALE - Where are the best concert posters in the land? This year, they are right here in Honesdale, Pennsylvania at the 8th Annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival.

The festival has added a special new element to highlight the Arts in the festival’s name. In what will surely become an annual feature, this year twenty-six of our area’s most talented artists have taken our blank gig posters and run with them… to amazing and [...]

Over 50 cats removed from house

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:02:34

A Beach Lake woman has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for having over 50 cats in her home, allegedly kept in unsanitary living conditions.

Second graders doing great at spelling

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:34:18

The 2012/2013 Great 2nd Grade Spelling Contest ended at the Wallenpaupack North Primary School with a classic championship match.

River Road to close for annual road maintenance

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:31:31

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue announced that River Road in Middle Smithfield Township will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on June 18th through 20th for annual road maintenance. It will re-open each afternoon at 4.

Gresham's Chop House honored by SBA

By Katie Collins News Eagle Reporter — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:47:40

Gresham's Chop House, recognized as the 2013 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year.

Program offers safe viewing of the Sun

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:16:45

HAWLEY- Ken Sproson will be at the Hawley Public Library on Saturday June 15th with his solar telescope.

The Sun in a telescope is an awesome sight. In apparent size, it ties with the Moon as the largest bright object in the sky. Although it shows fewer features than the Moon, it's a dynamic, living body, changing unpredictably from day to day. The Sun is also the only body hazardous to the astronomer. Without proper protection, even a glimpse of it through a telescope or [...]