Media, government, and confusion Growing up I was taught, not to jump to conclusions, let the dust settle and take a moment before forming an opinion. Things... Letters to the Editor 20 Jun 2022 | 11:43
The worst bridge in the county is this 67-foot concrete span that straddles Pike and Wayne counties over the Wallenpaupack Creek. Built in 1955, its rating fell to poor in 2017 and is now “critical.” (Photo by Becca Tucker) Even in a state filled with aging bridges, Pike County’s stand out Go for a drive in the Delaware River Valley, and soon enough you’ll cross a bridge. Ideally, you’ll hardly notice, except... Business 02 Feb 2022 | 01:05
Senate Democrats unfazed by GOP police funding proposal Policing. (AP) Sometimes, lawmakers in Congress concoct amendments that are so politically devastating to the rival party... Police & Fire 22 Aug 2021 | 04:11
(freepik.com) County to get $27.3 million in pandemic recovery funds The Sussex County Commissioners agreed to apply for about $27.3 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan to address... Local News 14 Jun 2021 | 06:01
A story of two letters from mostly military academy graduates To the Editor: Among other media, NBC reported in September 2020: More than 200 retired generals and admirals endorsed Joe... Letters to the Editor 21 May 2021 | 08:47
Gov. Murphy proposes new ambitious gun control, safety measures (AP) New Jersey would mandate safety courses in order to get a gun permit, require lockboxes for out-of-use firearms and... Police & Fire 19 Apr 2021 | 04:13
Tom Vilsack does not belong To the Editor: Tom Vilsack’s nomination as secretary of agriculture does not belong within Joe Biden’s progressive agenda.... Letters to the Editor 24 Feb 2021 | 02:26
Governor: People 65, older cleared to get vaccine in NJ Covid. (AP) New Jersey residents 65 and older, as well as those from 16 to 64 with serious medical conditions such as cancer,... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 04:30
A gallows erected by pro-Trump rioters outside the Capitol building (Tyler Merbler/Creative Commons) Anti-Semitism seen in Capitol insurrection raises alarms Washington. (AP) As a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol last week clamoring to overturn the... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 03:48
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer on Fox News last Thursday U.S. Reps. Gottheimer and Sherrill, Senator Menendez issue statements on Capitol assault U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) issued the following statement on the United States Capitol insurgence late on Wednesday:... Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 03:43
President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. at age 10 (Wikipedia Commons) Find your way to Biden Way (AP) A driver pulls up to a Scranton resident and calls out the window: “How do I get to Joe Biden Way?’’ The Scrantonian... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 09:29
Those who vote for Biden are truly imbeciles incarnate To the Editor: First of all I have implored you in the past to limit the nonsense written by the area’s most ignorant anti-Trump... Letters to the Editor 28 Aug 2020 | 01:25
Biden is a hypocrite To the Editor: Another case of double standard by a Democrat. This time it’s Joe Biden. Biden complains that Trump played... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:31
