Task Force Plans Elder Justice Day Event May 16

The Wayne County Elder Abuse Task Force hosts an Elder Justice Day on May 16, from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a free event at the Ladore Performing Arts and Recreation Center located at 287 Owego Turnpike in Waymart, is open to all members the community, to ed...

Alzheimer's Association Recruits Group Facilitators

WAYNE COUNTY -- The Alzheimer's Association is in need of volunteer caregiver support group facilitators throughout Northeastern PA.

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop in...

Bus Trip to Rainbow Comedy Playhouse

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging heads to Amish country on Thursday, Aug.30, with a bus trip to the Rainbow Comedy Playhouse to see a production of "Love, Lies and the Lottery."  After of Lancaster-style buffet lunch, the bus heads...

Wayne DA Seeks Info on Alleged Drug Dealers

Patrick L. Robinson, Wayne County District Attorney, is requesting the assistance of the public in locating two wanted fugitives stemming from an investigation by the Wayne County Drug Task Force into the distribution of heroin within Wayne County. Three ...

Heroin Possession Sends Nevada Man to Wayne Prison

HONESDALE -- Senior Judge Raymond Hamill sentenced Travis Chesky, 27, of Sparks NV, to six to 18 months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility after he pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested April...

County District Attorney Seeks Man Wanted for Homicide

HONESDALE -- Patrick L. Robinson, Wayne County District Attorney, is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a wanted fugitive stemming from a homicide that occurred on December 8, 2017, in Gouldsboro, Lehigh Township,  Anyone with in...

Task Force Plans Elder Justice Day Event May 16

The Wayne County Elder Abuse Task Force hosts an Elder Justice Day on May 16, from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a free event at the Ladore Performing Arts and Recreation Center located at 287 Owego Turnpike in Waymart, is open to all members the community, to ed...

Greentown Man Gets Hefty Sentence for Fifth Drug Conviction

HONESDALE - Senior Judge Raymond Hamill sentenced John Henneforth, Jr., 39, of Greentown to 21 to 42 months in a State Correctional Institution for one felony count of criminal useo f a communication facility.

The sentence falls in the aggravated range of ...

7th Annual Safety Fair Focuses on Kids & Fun May 19

The Wayne County Safety Fair for Kids teaches children and parents about the many different types of risks families face each day.  In this country, 26,000 children are injured everyday and 22,000 dies as a result of injuries each year. This free...

County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month

HONESDALE – The Wayne County Commissioners marked April as Child Abuse Prevention month with a visit from members of the C&Y Intake Department.

Intake Director Natalie Burns (seated, center) was accompanied by supervisors Amy Hubert (left) and Kelsey F...

State Updates Report on Autism Needs w/Survey

COMMONWEALTH -- The Pennsylvania Autism Needs Assessment collects information from thousands of individuals with autism and their families/caregivers to inform priorities for programs and policies. Information gathered from the assessment is aggregated an...

County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month

HONESDALE – The Wayne County Commissioners marked April as Child Abuse Prevention month with a visit from members of the C&Y Intake Department.

Intake Director Natalie Burns (seated, center) was accompanied by supervisors Amy Hubert (left) an...

Wayne Acknowledges Skills, Professionalism of 911 Dispatchers

HONESDALE – “When you’ve had a fire, you know how important it is to be able to make that one call to get the help you need,” Wayne Commissioner Chairman Brian Smith told the county’s assembled Emergency Communications Dispatchers at the Commissioner’s me...

Wayne Recycling Center Celebrates Earth Day This Week

Help celebrate Earth Day at the Wayne County Recycling Center, 66 Volunteer Drive, Honesdale,  jut off Route 652.  Stop by with your recycling any day this week of and receive a free gift.

In addition to the ‘traditional&rsq...

Task Force Plans Elder Justice Day Event May 16

The Wayne County Elder Abuse Task Force hosts an Elder Justice Day on May 16, from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a free event at the Ladore Performing Arts and Recreation Center located at 287 Owego Turnpike in Waymart, is open to all members the community, to ed...

PennDOT Launches New Initiative Focusing on Local Input

HONESDALE – Representatives from the PA Department of Transportation and consultants working with the agency on the new PennDOT Connects initiative recently held an outreach meeting at the Wayne County Park Street Complex.

PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards...

Lake Region Municipalities Seek Input on Plan

HAWLEY — The three Lake Region communities of Hawley Borough and Palmyra and Paupack Townships are now engaged in updating their joint Comprehensive Plan and the public is invited to complete an online public opinion survey being conducted to so...

Info Session Focuses on Spotted Lanternfly Threat

In an effort to educate those possibly affected by the Spotted Lanternfly and to combat the spread of the insect, the non-profit Northern Tier Hardwood Association and the Wayne Conservation District host a free Spotted Lanternfly Informational Meeting an...

Conservation Offers Help w/Manure Management Plans

The Wayne Conservation District is hosting a series of workshops focused on completing your Manure Management Manual. Attendants will be given a presentation on how to complete their manure management plan, along with how to map their farm. The next sessi...

Seedling Sale Offers Seed Mixes for Pollinators, Wildlife

HONESDALE -- The Wayne Conservation District accepts orders for its 48^th annual Seedling Sale.

This year the offering includes two seed mixes – one to attract and sustain pollinating insects like honey bees and butterflies and the other to provid...

PennDOT Launches New Initiative Focusing on Local Input

HONESDALE – Representatives from the PA Department of Transportation and consultants working with the agency on the new PennDOT Connects initiative recently held an outreach meeting at the Wayne County Park Street Complex.

PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards...

Seedling Sale Offers Seed Mixes for Pollinators, Wildlife

HONESDALE -- The Wayne Conservation District accepts orders for its 48^th annual Seedling Sale.

This year the offering includes two seed mixes – one to attract and sustain pollinating insects like honey bees and butterflies and the other to provide food and...