Small business counseling announced
The Wayne County Commissioners heard from Stephen Lawrence Tuesday about a future office in Honesdale for SCORE, a national organization which provides counseling to small businesses.
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Remember the Fallen at park ceremony
Come join Waynepeace in reading the names of the U.S. servicemen and women who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. All are welcome to join in the reading or to stand in honor for all or part of the ceremony that is expected to last about two hours.
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Buckingham Township shares sewer reg concern
The newly proposed septic regulations by DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) is among the most important community issues on the minds of municipal leaders, and Buckingham Township is no different.
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County hears of gas well application
Wayne County Commissioners received a municipal notice Tuesday from Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc. (HRG), concerning a proposed exploration gas well in western Lebanon Township.
The engineering firm is applying for an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for earth disturbance...
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Pointing out Main
Signs to direct Church St. traffic to business district
As a means to direct one-way motorists to the business district, Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) is planning decorative directional signs.
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Reservoir releases hailed by UDC
NYC reacts to flood control need
At the March meeting of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC), Phil Chase expressed delight that the City of New York was releasing more reservoir water.
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Habitat’s 14th home: a dream come true
It was a “dream come true” for the Memedi family, who needed a better place to live but was not in a position to purchase a home to suit their needs.
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Legislators meet with DEP Sec.
A sit-down between local legislators and DEP Secretary John Hanger was held last week over new on-lot sewage system policies.
State Senator Lisa Baker, and State Reps. Sandra Major (R-111), Mike Peifer (R-139), and Edward Staback (D-115) shared Wayne County’s concerns over DEP’s...
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Man injured in snowmobile accident
Steve Motichka, owner of Rent-E-Equip in Honesdale, was injured Friday morning during a snowmobiling accident in Rileyville.
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FACE OFF: Is America special to God?
Below are two opposing opinions from guest commentators on the topic, "IS AMERICA SPECIAL TO GOD?" The Wayne Independent is planning a weekly series of FACE OFF commentators and YOU are welcome and needed to participate. Contact Managing Editor Peter Becker at...
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