President Donald Trump returned to Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying supporters at a casino and resort in Mount Pocono with a message centered on the economy — even as protesters challenged his…
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New Crisis Center in Honesdale Aims to Meet Rising Demand for Mental Health Support
As more residents across the region turn to crisis hotlines and community support networks, a new center in Wayne County is preparing to open its doors with the goal of meeting growing…
I-84 Exit 17 Ramp in Wayne County Closing for Emergency Repairs
Dunmore, Pa. – The eastbound on-ramp to I-84 at Exit 17 (Route 191/Newfoundland/Hamlin) will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 15 for emergency repairs. Detour: Take I-84 east to Exit…
Pepperfest Debuts in Damascus With a Burst of Flavor
From sweet and mild to spicy and hot, the first annual Pepperfest kicks off in Damascus this Saturday, Oct. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irene Soloway and Anna B….
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Wayne County Deer; State Establishes New Disease Management Area
A fatal neurological disease affecting deer has been detected in Wayne County, prompting state officials to establish a new Disease Management Area (DMA 10) in the northeastern part of the county. Chronic…
Inmate Death in Wayne County’s USP Canaan Prison
An inmate, Brandon Sharpe, died on Sunday morning at a high security U.S. penitentiary in Waymart, Pennsylvania. He was 30 years old. U.S. Department of Justice officials said that Sharpe was found…
Wayne County to Open New Mental Health Walk-In Crisis Center in Honesdale
Wayne County is set to receive a major boost in mental health crisis care with the upcoming launch of a new 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center and Crisis Residential Program at 100 Park…
Significant Property Tax Hikes Ring in the New Year for NEPA Residents
Updated property taxes went into effect January 1 across Northeast and Central Pennsylvania and our NPR colleagues at WVIA are reporting that residents in 11 counties will see higher property taxes in…