The pandemic put a spotlight on many pre-existing problems in our communities, such as food insecurity, mental health, and domestic violence. And the pandemic has been making these problems worse. Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier,…
Category: Coronavirus
Listen: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, NY Update
At the end of a week that saw COVID-19 cases on the rise, Sullivan County recording two deaths due to COVID, NY Governor Cuomo announcing no more indoor dining in New York…
Listen: Holiday Travel During COVID-19
Where are you traveling for the holidays? Hopefully nowhere. The pandemic is getting worse across the country even as the holidays are on everyone’s mind. Ron Bernthal, host, WJFF’s “Borders” gives us…
Listen: Hands of Hope
Food insecurity was an issue in the WJFF listening area even before the pandemic. But since COVID-19 put millions of people out of work, the issue has grown even more serious. For…
Listen: Dr. Evans, Monticello Schools Closing due to COVID-19
On Monday, the Monticello Central School District (MCSD) shifted all classes online for two weeks after a staff member tested positive who was in close contact with nearly two dozen of their…
Pike County COVID-19 Testing Sites
With rising COVID-19 cases and travel guidelines recommending negative test results for individuals crossing state borders, Pike County residents and visitors should know where they can access COVID-19 testing at various regional…
Listen: WAYNE MEMORIAL COVID
The bad news is, cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Pennsylvania. The good news is, so far, Wayne and Pike Counties are among the five least-infected in the commonwealth. But…
Listen: Rotary Food Drive
(NOV 20) Every year, the Monticello Rotary Club holds an annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Of course, this year will be a little different. Past President and Food Drive Chair Lori Orestano-James…
Listen: Wayne Memorial Update
COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in our listening area. What does that look like in Wayne and Pike Counties? How does it compare to the situation earlier in the year? And…