William Vealey, who owns Vealey Landscaping in Wantage, hasn’t had his plow on his truck in more than a month. Photo by Kathy Shwiff. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) No snowfall, falling profits “As I sit here in my office looking out at the mountain, every flake of snow I see has been made by us, and not mother nature,”... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 12:28
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
Pike County Administration Building illuminated green Pike County launches ‘Operation Green Light’ and announces other support for local veterans In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Pike County Veterans Affairs Office announced that the Pike County Administration... Police & Fire 08 Nov 2022 | 04:19
For the first time in two years, local real estate agents are seeing price adjustments on their listings due to increased living costs and mortgage rates. Prices are starting to plateau and homes are seeing fewer offers than they were at this time last year. But those that are priced to sell or have highly desired amenities such as a swimming pool, like this West Milford listing, are still going for above asking and are getting multiple offers. Photo provided by Dawn Corbo, Weichert Realtors. Higher interest in local homes At first glance, it looks like housing costs are continuing to soar. In Sussex County, NJ, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom... Home 09 Aug 2022 | 01:41
Three delicious fire pit recipes to enjoy all summer long As temperatures rise and the days last a little longer, everyone is starting to spend more time outdoors. And, what better... Sponsored Content 15 Jun 2022 | 01:40
A firepit kit available through Athenia Mason Supply. There’s a supply chain shortage for outdoor living products — but Athenia Mason Supply is stocked Ever since the pandemic hit in March 2020, there’s been a surge in demand for outdoor living products: from patios, to firepit... Sponsored Content 16 Mar 2022 | 01:23
Amber Vitoulis and the impressive sash of badges she’s collected along the years. (Photo provided) Don’t worry, they’ve got Thin Mints: Supply chain shortages hit the Girl Scouts It’s finally March, and you know that that means. No, I don’t mean March Madness or Saint Patrick’s Day. Ladies and gentlemen,... Local News 16 Mar 2022 | 11:51
Books that are being challenged in three local school districts Latest front in the culture wars: school library books Angry speakers called Gender Queer: A Memoir “dangerous to developing brains,” and said including the book in the S.S. Seward... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 09:41
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
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Local News 25 Jan 2022 | 06:15
A class at Delaware Valley High School, which provided full-time, in-person instruction from start to finish (Photo provided) Top of everybody’s wish list: Ending the year in class School districts can see the finish line after a tough year negotiating remote, in-person, and hybrid instruction, and everything... Local News 10 May 2021 | 02:13
Pike study: Lyme found in 39% of blacklegged ticks Pike County’s Tick Borne Diseases Task Force has shared the results of a first-of-its-kind baseline study, conducted from... Local News 06 May 2021 | 09:47
Vetstock co-founder Tom Ryan and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association representatives at the donation presentation (Photo provided) Final Mile for an American hero VetStock, a non-profit organization headquartered in Pike County, Pa., helped bring Colonel Taylor home. A VetStock donation... Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 12:41
Pike County Development Director Mike Sullivan cut the ribbon, and everyone cheered (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Nursing home grand opening ‘a joyous occasion for us all’ A 70-bed nursing home that includes 50 units of assisted living apartments has just opened in Westfall Township. People from... Business 28 Apr 2021 | 12:04
Handmade Project Linus blankets ready for delivery (Photo provided by Orange County, NY/Pike County, PA chapter) Project Linus celebrates 20 years’ worth of love and warmth In 2000, Julia Sullivan contacted the national headquarters of Project Linus to inquiry if a chapter could be started in... News 24 Mar 2021 | 03:11