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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- [...]

Share your tornado stories

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:04

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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 [...]

Hope lives at Relay for Life

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:10

Over $62,000 raised for American Cancer Society

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By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

LAKE REGION - Hope abounded as hundreds gathered for the annual Relay for Life of the Greater Lake Region. Raising a record of at least $62,000 for the American Cancer Society, the dollars raised is only one outcome of the 24-hour event, held May 18-19.

While less [...]

Ice Harvest Museum, Factory Tour 1 year oldSculpted Ice Works

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:23

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The Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum opened last Memorial Day in Lakeville. They will be celebrating their one year anniversary Saturday May 25 and have music, food, live ice carving and a tour of the facility.

Children can enjoy face painting, arts and crafts and free sno cones. All food proceeds will benefit the Wallenpaupack High School Swim Team.

Each year Sculpted Ice Works manufactures over 12,000 crystal clear ice carving [...]

Slow traffic on I-81 North

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:32:19

Slow Traffic on I-81 North

Dunmore – There is some very slow moving traffic between Exit 186 (Drinker Street) and Exit 190 (Dickson City/Main Ave) on Interstate 81 North in the area of the long-term construction project, PennDOT reported Friday. While there is no additional work taking place on the road today, it is a beautiful spring day on a Friday afternoon and a lot of people are out and about.

Delays will most likely continue until about 6 p.m. this [...]

Ambulance Services to hold EMS Week Open House

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:23

TAFTON - On Sunday, May 19th, Tafton Fire Company and Pike County Advanced Life Support (ALS) will celebrate the start of Emergency Medical Services Week by holding an Open House Celebration.

The event will take place 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the Tafton Fire Company on Route 507 in Palmyra Township.

Activities include, tours of the ambulances and paramedic vehicles, CPR training, public information, and giveaways for children. Free food and beverage will be also be [...]

Sarah Lozo, Derek Van Gorder to wed

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:33:43

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Sarah Lozo to Derek Van Gorder, both of Greentown, PA.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Cindy Lozo, Victor, NY. She is a graduate of Victor High School, New York, and earned a bachelor's degree in English from Hamilton College. She received a master's degree in English from Syracuse University and is employed by Highlights for Children in the book publishing division.

The prospective [...]

Tricky Tray raises over $44K for families in need Pennies From Heaven Caleb’s Foundation

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:20

Pennies From Heaven Caleb’s Foundation raised over $44,000 at their annual Tricky Tray fundraiser that was held on April 28th at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant.

There were 112 theme baskets raffled off due to the generosity of family, friends, local businesses and the community as a whole. The money raised will go towards helping families who have a critically ill child fighting for their life. More than 210 families have been assisted in 3 years, said Nichole [...]

Reading of children's book on Stourbridge Lion set

Wed, 15 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000

There will be a reading of the children's book, The Stourbridge Lion: America's First Locomotive at the Wayne County Historical Society Museum, 810 Main St., Honesdale, Saturday morning May 18.

The event at 10 a.m. will be followed by a related art activity under the direction of Lisa Macchia-Ohliger, an artist from the Wayne County Arts Alliance.

The book, The Stourbridge Lion: America's First Locomotive , is written by Karl Zimmerman and illustrated by Steven [...]

Science fiction spoof next in film series

Tue, 14 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000

TEXAS TWP. - "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension" will be presented by the Wayne County Arts Alliance on Sunday evening, May 19 at Honesdale Cinema 6.

The movie is a science fiction spoof that went on to become one of the cult classics of the 1980s. The film stars Peter Weller as Buckaroo Banzai, a combination secret agent, neurosurgeon and rock star and his band on assistants/backing musicians who attempt to deal with the evil Dr. Lizardo [...]

Spring bird walk planned May 18

Tue, 14 May 2013 2:01:00 +0000

The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society will have a spring bird walk on Saturday, May 18 at 7 a.m. at the Zimmerman property in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Peter Wulfhorst, former Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society President and seasoned birdwatcher, will be leading the field trip.

Everyone will be meeting at the Zimmerman property and bird from 7 to 10 a.m. The

Zimmerman property is located between mile marker 15 and 16 on Route 209. There is [...]

Local History: Recalling the A&P at the Eddy

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:36:49

PART TWO OF TWO PARTS

By Peter Becker

Managing Editor

HAWLEY - Part 1 of this story highlighted Joseph Solliday and his family, and the general store he operated for most of the late 19th Century in the Eddy Section of Hawley.

The store, selling groceries and dry goods, had a prominent location at the east end of Church Street facing up Welwood Avenue and right at the foot of the old Eddy Bridge. It sat diagonally across from the Eddy Hotel. Solliday lived from 1824 [...]

Wallenpaupack students win the 2013 Pike/Wayne Envirothon School teams learn about nature at 27th annual event

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:11:39

This year’s winners’ of the 2013 Pike/Wayne Envirothon were the Wallenpaupack Area School District team called the Hefty Heifers. Second place went to The Avengers from Wallenpaupack and third went to the Wildlife Warriors of Delaware Valley School District.

The 27th Annual Pike/Wayne Envirothon was held Wednesday, May 7, 2013 at the PPL Environmental Learning Center in Hawley with an exciting day of competition and wild animals.

The 1st place Wallenpaupack team [...]

Celebrate Pike's good water quality on guided hikes

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:28

The Pike County Conservation District is celebrating June and Pike County’s extraordinary water quality with two hikes at the southern and northern ends of the County.

On Saturday, June 8th at 9 a.m., meet the Pike County Watershed Specialist at the parking lot of Toms Creek Picnic Area on Egypt Mills Road.

Toms Creek is a crystal clear, exceptional value stream flowing through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area in Lehman Township.　This [...]