Tafton News

PennDOT announces its work schedule for July 6-11. To report potholes and other road problems, call 1-800-FIX ROAD.

At $4.60 a gallon on Lake Wallenpaupack, gassing up a pleasure boat to cruise around may sound like a luxury this summer.

A home in Pike County was damaged in an early morning fire. The alarm on Paper Birch Road in Tafton came in just after midnight.

President Judge Joseph F. Kameen sentenced the following individuals in Pike County Court on May 1: * Justin Inserra, 31, of Tafton, was fined $300 for harassment. via The Weekly Almanac

“Even if it involves coming after one of our own, the Legion will never stand by and let the community be hurt. We will make sure that this is seen through. Justice will prevail”

Visci faces September trial date Brian Hineline 08.MAY.08 A former Hawley resident accused of stealing money from two Wayne County veterans organizations and fleeing to California briefly appeared in court ... via The Weekly Almanac

The Lackawaxen River Conservancy will host a public information meeting on a proposed ethanol plant along the Lackawaxen River on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the PPL Environmental Center, Route 6, Hawley. via The Weekly Almanac

“Nobody was hurts so we're happy about that. Already the outpouring of support from the community has been fantastic. We do want our patients to know that we're getting stuff on order”

Fire investigators are looking into what caused a fire that destroyed four businesses in Pike County . via PAHomepage.com

“Many of the same people have been coming year after year, but we invite everyone to join us for a night that is just full of entertainment.”

A limited number of tickets are still available for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Annual Murder Mystery at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort, in Tafton, on Saturday, April 12. via The Weekly Almanac

The annual construction season has begun on a stretch of Interstate 84 in Pike County. via WNEP

PennDOT presents its work schedule for March 24-28, including the bridge preservation project that will affect I-84 in Pike County. via Tri State Observer

“We look forward to all that we can accomplish in honor of our little boy”

Joe and Nichole Regenski announced that the second annual fundraiser weekend to support the Caleb Joseph Regenski Memorial Foundation will be held on April 20 and 21. via The Weekly Almanac

Baltimoresun.com's tax-advice column features three experts from the Sparks accounting firm SC&H Group answering questions about preparing your return every Monday until April 15. via Baltimore Sun

The Hawley Fire Department recently responded to fire alarms at apartment complexes in the borough. via The Weekly Almanac

A 41-year-old Port Jervis, N.Y., man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Palmyra Township, Pike County. via The Weekly Almanac

Robert C. Hafler, 77, of Dirk Manor, Tafton, died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at home following an illness. via The Weekly Almanac

“It's locally controlled and independently run. We are here for you, and we're very pleased that, when asked, you were here for us.”

Wayne Memorial Hospital's first capital campaign since 1981 ended on a high note at the hospital auxiliary's Mistletoe Ball in January, the same place where it was launched three years ago. via The Weekly Almanac

“This place is disgusting. I ordered a brisket sandwich and there was more fat than meat. My son ordered a hamburger well done... it was raw... not...”

In Pike County, Pa., an 11 a.m. fatal car crash has narrowed Interstate 84 westbound to one lane from mile 25 between Exit 26 and Exit 20 . via Middletown Times Herald Record

Under the watchful eye of Jeannette Bates, secretary of the Hawley Rotary Club, preschoolers Melissa and William try out the new computer at the Hawley Head Start center in Tafton. via The Weekly Almanac

Open to the public this week: n Monday through Friday: Art Communicates, a three-part event featuring students' original writings, musical performances and pieces of visual art, featuring an art show in Jackson ... via The Times-Tribune