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Inspiring the next generation of game wardens in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Campers are soaking up the sun at the Rockport Hunting Club in Newfoundland with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They're learning all about what it takes to become a game warden. "Game wardens, it's basically like almost the equivalent of a police officer, but...
Microsoft tech outage impacts mid-Hudson Valley services Friday: Here's the latest
County offices and services in the mid-Hudson Valley have been impacted by the Crowdstrike global technology outage, which has impacted airlines, banks, media companies, healthcare, telecom firms and public transit. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by more than half of Fortune 500 companies, has attributed the outage on Friday morning to a faulty system update that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, and claims it is not related to a cyberattack or security issue. ...
Update: Pike County under a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 6:28 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Pike County. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring during...
Waymart Borough Council sends debated ballfield project to bid
Waymart Borough Council is pursuing bids for the current plan to renovate the Robert D. Wilson Athletic Field, which will comply with Little League requirements but is far from a home run for Waymart men's softball enthusiasts. Council Vice President Jane Varcoe, at the July 9 meeting, said they were advertising for bids as agreed last month, since the peer review requested by the softball team never materialized. ...
International Overdose Awareness Day vigil to be held August 29th in Monticello
MONTICELLO- The Fourth annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil will be held on August 29th at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose remember without stigma those who have died from...
Brothers and entrepreneurs: Small business owners will run Wayne County’s new shuttle system
Before dreaming of a shuttle to connect Honesdale to Scranton, brothers Christopher and Matthew Harms moved to Wayne County from New York City. “So, I moved up here from the city probably about 12 years ago, and I always found it strange that there was never any type of transportation options to get to and from an airport, to go out to a restaurant,” said Christopher Harms.
Salem Lake Wallenpaupack History: Exploring Hawley’s Industrial Past and Recreational Evolution
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, Lake Wallenpaupack boasts a rich history that intertwines with the development of nearby towns like Hawley. Originally named Paupack Eddy, Hawley grew alongside the rise of railroads and canals, becoming a hub for silk and cut glass industries. The town’s architectural diversity, from the...
Area Republicans venture to Milwaukee for the week
They came from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to celebrate and be part of history. One even brought his 10-year-old son along for the trip. Republican delegates representing the 8th Congressional District, which includes Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties, are in Milwaukee, attending the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum.
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