'Sponsor A Senior" Program Helps Cover Small Donation for Meals

HONESDALE -- Activities at the Senior Centers in Honesdale, Hawley and Hamlin have been suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the Nutrition Department at the Area Agency on Aging kitchen continues to make in home meals and drive thru meals avai...

Area Agency on Aging Surveys Community on Needs of Older Adults

Every four years, all Area Agency on Aging Offices accross the nation develop a Four-Year Plan to provide guidance in planning services and goals for the older adults in our communities. As we get through this COVID-19 pandemic together, we also recognize...

COVID-19 Cancels Monthly Caregiver Support Group Meetings

Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging will be cancelling the monthly meetings of the Caregiver’s Support Group until further notice.

Please continue to monitor the situation through television,...

Senior Center Activities Cancelled/Take Out & Home Delivered Meals Available

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging announces the cancellation of all activities at our senior centers, effective March 17, 2020 until further notice, according to Mary Ursich, MSW, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Administrator.

“This is a pr...

Wayne DA, Local PDs Sign Agreement for Manpower Mutual Aid

HONESDALE --Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the implementation of a Mutual Aid Agreement which grants county-wide jurisdiction and enforcement powers to municipal departments amidst concerns due to the COVID-19 virus.

On March 26, 2020...

Gov. Calls on State Police to Help Enforce COVID-19 Restrictions

HARRISBURG -- Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement today on the agency’s enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing physical locations of non-life-sustainin...

PA Link To Community Care

Do you or someone you know need services? The new PA Link to Community Care website is designed to help persons with disabilities and seniors find information that will connect them to supports and services in their community. Consumers and family members...

County Encourages Online Registration, Mail-in Ballot Requests

As businesses and local government amend operations per the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Board of Commissioners wants to assure residents that Wayne County is fully equipped and prepared for the new June 2^nd primary election date.

On Friday, March 27...

Court Suspends In-Person Filings at Prothonotary

HONESDALE (April 2, 2020) – The Wayne County Prothonotary’s Office has adjusted it operations after an Administrative Order issued by the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas requires that court filings be submitted via mail, except for ...

Gov. Wolf Grants Extension for License to Carry Permits

Harrisburg, PA, April 1, 2020–Based on direction from Governor Wolf’s office, the Pennsylvania State Police released the following information about expired or expiring license to carry firearms permits:

• Permits that expired on March 19...

County Closes Recycling Center, Drop-Off Sites in Face of COVID-19

WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Commissioners have temporarily closed the Wayne County Recycling Center in Beach Lake in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Once the governor issued his stay at home order for Wayne County, we decid...

Wayne DA, Local PDs Sign Agreement for Manpower Mutual Aid

HONESDALE --Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced the implementation of a Mutual Aid Agreement which grants county-wide jurisdiction and enforcement powers to municipal departments amidst concerns due to the COVID-19 virus.

On March 26, 2020...

Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds Implement New Procedures

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds has implemented procedures to assist the public:

COVID 19 - Register/Recorder Procedures

Wayne County Court Issues Emergency Declaration

President Judge Janine Edwards has issued an Emergency Declaration and Administrative Order regarding court operations in Wayne County. Beginning March 16th, 2020 through April 14th, 2020, court operations will include essential functions only:

Declaration...

Senior Center Activities Cancelled/Take Out & Home Delivered Meals Available

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging announces the cancellation of all activities at our senior centers, effective March 17, 2020 until further notice, according to Mary Ursich, MSW, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Administrator.

“This is a pr...

County Closes Recycling Center, Drop-Off Sites in Face of COVID-19

WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Commissioners have temporarily closed the Wayne County Recycling Center in Beach Lake in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Once the governor issued his stay at home order for Wayne County, we decid...