'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...

Damascus Man Faces Escape, Resisting Arrest Charges

HONESDALE -- A 33-yea- old Damascus Township man threatened to shot himself after Wayne County Sheriff Deputies attempted to serve a bench warrant. Wayne County Detectives charged Timothy Todd Everard of 178 Baldwin Hill Road, Damascus PA with Escape, Fli...

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...

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 County Added to Governor Wolf’s Stay At Home Order

WAYNE COUNTY – As part of continuing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, Wayne County Commissioners have been informed that Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have added Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna and six other counties to ...

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...

Sheriff Tweaks "License to Carry" Process under COVID-19 Restrictions

HONESDALE -- Because the Wayne County Courthouse has restricted public access, the Sheriff’s Office has decided to enact alternative policies with regard to License to Carry Firearms permit applications.

Individuals may print the PA State Applica...

County Operations Remain Open, Public Access Restricted

HONESDALE -- The Wayne County Courthouse and most other county buildings opened for business Monday morning, with noticeable changes in place with the health and safety of county employees and visitors in mind.

County commissioners implemented a restricted...

Children & Youth Operations Open, Public Access Restricted

HONESDALE -- Wayne County Children &Youth Services (CYS) provides the essential function of ensuring the safety of children here in our community. 

In response to not only the growing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 but also as reco...

Commissioners to Restrict All Facilities to Employees, Necessary Visitors

WAYNE COUNTY -- In light of the public health risks associated with COVID-19 and guidance received from the CDC, the state and county department heads, the Wayne County Commissioners have decided that effective Monday, March 23, the courthouse and all cou...

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...

Commissioners to Restrict All Facilities to Employees, Necessary Visitors

WAYNE COUNTY -- In light of the public health risks associated with COVID-19 and guidance received from the CDC, the state and county department heads, the Wayne County Commissioners have decided that effective Monday, March 23, the courthouse and all cou...

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 County Added to Governor Wolf’s Stay At Home Order

WAYNE COUNTY – As part of continuing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, Wayne County Commissioners have been informed that Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have added Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna and six other counties to ...

Commissioners to Restrict All Facilities to Employees, Necessary Visitors

WAYNE COUNTY -- In light of the public health risks associated with COVID-19 and guidance received from the CDC, the state and county department heads, the Wayne County Commissioners have decided that effective Monday, March 23, the courthouse and all cou...