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
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with Covid surge Covid-19. (AP) Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 01:28
People lined up to address the school board (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) ‘Ain’t happening!’ Public shouts down proposal to temporarily require masks in school Angry people came face to face, masked and unmasked, to fight over mandates at the Aug. 19 Delaware Valley school board meeting.... Local News 25 Aug 2021 | 12:04
What stays? What goes? As the start of a new school year looms, Straus News wondered what routines and equipment from last year would remain and... Back to School 18 Aug 2021 | 08:07
It’s Just a Plant: A Children’s Story about Marijuana is a picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children. ‘Mom, what is Jedi Kush?’ Now that New York and New Jersey have greenlighted recreational marijuana – with Pennsylvania considering it – the billboards,... Local News 01 May 2021 | 06:36
Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April (AP) Gov. Tom Wolf will expand more business and event capacity limits and lift a raft of long-standing coronavirus restrictions... Business 17 Mar 2021 | 01:00
Pennsylvania eases size restrictions on gatherings (AP) Pennsylvania is easing restrictions on large gatherings and eliminating a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers,... Local News 03 Mar 2021 | 11:30
Judge rejects restaurants’ challenge of indoor dining ban (AP) A federal judge in Pennsylvania has rejected a bid to block one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest orders to try to stem the... Business 29 Dec 2020 | 01:09
In a game last December against Wyoming Area Secondary Center, Delaware Valley's Lukas Schutz holds the ball after grabbing it during a rebound (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter / George Leroy Hunter) Pennsylvania halts school sports, bans indoor dining Pennsylvania has temporarily halted school sports and other extracurricular activities, close gyms, theaters and casinos,... News 16 Dec 2020 | 08:45
Restaurant, bar industry fighting to survive Owners of the state’s restaurants, bars and taverns told members of the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee on July... Letters to the Editor 05 Aug 2020 | 04:54
The progress of Pike County cases is shown on this Pennsylvania Department of Health graph. Dr. Doug Manion of Milford, an infectious disease specialist who has been providing residents with regular informative updates throughout the pandemic, says Pike is doing well: “Pike has only seen 11 new cases (confirmed and probable) in the past 14 days and only 2 in the last 7 days,” he said on July 13. (health.pa.gov) Pike County in good shape even as ‘alarming escalation’ leads to tightened restrictions in PA Pike County is now one of the safest places to be during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a local infectious disease specialist.... News 22 Jul 2020 | 04:23
Wisteria in bloom at the popular fingerbowl outdoor dining table (Photo provided) Grey Towers to expand access starting June 29 With Gov. Tom Wolf easing more COVID-19 restrictions and moving Pike County into the green phase, Grey Towers National Historic... Entertainment 24 Jun 2020 | 01:15
In-person retail will be allowed in the yellow phase, with curbside service and delivery still preferred. (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Pike County to move into yellow re-opening phase on Friday (AP) Gov. Tom Wolf said he is easing some pandemic restrictions in eight counties, including Pike County, on Friday, May... Local News 27 May 2020 | 09:11
