Peter Becker Tri News Today

In 1850, a public meeting was held in Wayne County. The subject: denouncing federal law that made assisting runaway slaves a crime.

Multiple parties have been interested in making improvements at the launch site, keeping it maintained and open for public use.

Poconos need consitent representation on the Pennsylvania State Planning Board

Heading down the tracks from Hawley with Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, along Lackawaxen River

A proposal by the Pike County Commissioners to use $2 million in matching federal American Recovery Act COVID-19 relief funds to help ambulance companies would be best directed to the companies once they respond to a call, Lance Spodak, president of the Emergency Services Commission at Blooming Grove Township said. He shared his view with the supervisors at the May 3rd meeting and reiterated it again at the May 17th meetings. The offer was made at the townships third, monthly special ambulance ...

Tri-County Independent HONESDALE/HAWLEY - The Stourbridge Line marks in its seventh season in 2021 since the popular train excursions were resumed in 2015 under the auspices of the Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad. Moving full throttle coming out of a difficult year with the COVID-19 pandemic, passengers can look forward to several new theme excursions- and even pedal power. Jeff Hiller, who coordinates the excursions, reviewed the highlights. On Saturday, May 29th they have schedule...

Emma May Buckingham was an author of the late 19th century who in her first novel championed the cause of elevating womanhood in a male-dominated society.

Tri-County Independent PIKE COUNTY -Voter turnout was quite low in Pike County on May 18, with mostly municipal elections on the ballot and few of them being contested. Even the four statewide referendums failed to stimulate much interest. The overall turnout was 18.75%, with 8075 people voting from a total registration of 43,056, according to data released by the Pike County Election Office. Republicans showed the most zeal, with a 22.69% turnout but also with more contested elections than the...

Tri-County Independent LACKAWAXEN TWP. - Mark Hughes reported at the Lackawaxen Township supervisors’ workshop, April 19, that there were approximately 850 participants in the annual Two Rivers Marathon, held on the last weekend in March. The event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. He said that for 2022, he hopes to lessen the impact for residents along they route, on Route 590 and the Towpath Road. Two constables helped with traffic control this year, which was a help. For next year, Hug...

Libraries; agencies helping abuse victims; senior volunteer program Tri-County Independent MILFORD - Pike County Commissioners, April 7, issued several proclamations, bringing recognition to the value of public libraries; sexual assault awareness; child abuse prevention and senior volunteers. Libraries A resolution was passed for National Libraries Week. Rose Ciocchi, director of Pike County Public Library, welcomed the public to stop in at the library. Face masks are required. There are no in-...