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
Lenape enrolled in Federal army (Created by Worms, published on L'illustration, Journal Universel, Paris, 1863) ‘We have not vanished’: Lenape exhibit to open at the Columns Museum on Oct. 6 The Pike County Historical Society is opening a new permanent exhibit, “The Lenape, Original People, Reconciling the Past,... Entertainment 01 Oct 2021 | 01:09
Hotel Fauchère (hotelfauchere.com) The end of an era: Sean Strub sells the Hotel Fauchère Before Milford Mayor Sean Strub sold the Hotel Fauchère and 403 Broad to Bill Rosado’s Milford Hospitality Group, people... Entertainment 30 Sep 2021 | 12:13
Anne-Marie Stanley, mezzo-soprano Encore! Encore! Opera! Pike! Park! returns to Milford Calling all opera fans and wannabe opera fans. Opera! Pike! Park! is returning to Milford. The free event will be held from... Entertainment 20 Aug 2021 | 04:00
The Lost Ramblers (Facebook photo) Welcome back, Welcome Party With the McDade Trail, Pinchot Greenway, and trails to the Knob, Cliff Trail and elsewhere emanating from Milford Borough,... Entertainment 02 Jun 2021 | 01:50
A tongue-in-cheek help wanted sign at Werner’s Ace Hardware in Florida, N.Y. ( Becca Tucker) Help wanted, badly It’s been a decade since she bartended, but Kathy Aherne is back slinging drinks at the Captain’s Table in Monroe, N.Y. Home 20 May 2021 | 03:03
The Sawkill Creek flows under the Mott Street Bridge (File photo by Frances Ruth Harris) ( Frances Ruth Harris) Milford wants to get a handle on Mott Street swimming hole The Milford Borough Council is looking into problems at the swimming hole near Mott Street, after hearing concerns about... Local News 04 Mar 2021 | 12:00
Zoom event: What does it take to get your words from page to screen? The mysterious process of translating the written word to the screen will be illuminated in a virtual conversation offered... Entertainment 24 Feb 2021 | 12:43
Julia Quinlan, co-founder and CEO, cuts the ribbon at the open house with Laura Quintiliani, Pike County Chamber of Commerce board member, and Milford Mayor Sean Strub Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice celebrates move to new home Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has a new location at 200 Third Street in Milford Borough, Pa. “We look forward to being a more... Business 17 Nov 2020 | 01:50
These graphs from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show the sharp rise in new coronavirus cases in Pike County. The numbers for November have not been seen since April and May, at the height of the pandemic. On Monday, Nov. 9, eleven new cases were reported in Pike, the highest per-day number since May 1. As Covid cases take off in Pike County, we must redouble our efforts to stay safe An Open Letter to our Pike County Neighbors: Pike County has much to be proud of concerning our response to the Covid pandemic.... Letters to the Editor 11 Nov 2020 | 10:12
Gloria Steinem will explore what the gender gap may mean for November’s election (Mario Anzuoni) Doing It Write – Milford Readers and Writers to hold first online global event The Milford Readers and Writers Festival has been doing it right for the past four years with unprecedented success. This... Entertainment 05 Aug 2020 | 06:32
Bob Eckstein captures the spirit of the Milford Readers & Writers Festival through his drawings, like this one. What makes RAW run? An inside view of the Milford Readers and Writers Festival Why is the Milford Readers and Writers Festival (RAW) so successful? It is the gestalt of creative famous people and events... Entertainment 03 Jul 2020 | 10:21
Lawsuits can drain a town dry Who says you can't fight city hall? A $40 parking ticket in Hamburg, N.J., ballooned into a $1.25 million settlement when... Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 02:53
