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An upcoming golf tournament will fundraise for EMT training in Pike County.
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Programs for more than 1,800 children are in jeopardy.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has 102 new projects set to start across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties in 2024.
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First-time homebuyers in Pike County can apply for a new housing assistance program.
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Applications for settlement funds could open as soon as mid-April in Lackawanna County. Luzerne County has yet to assemble a full opioid committee and has not yet met to discuss spending.
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Volunteers are needed for a region-wide litter pick-up day in the Poconos. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is hosting the event on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be held rain or shine. Volunteers can choose from around 20 participating locations in Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering should fill out the Volunteer Form or Group Sign-Up Form online at PickUpthePoconos.com. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 10, at 5 p.m. Volunteers are invited to the annual Earth Day Celebration at Pocono Organics 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. after the cleanup.
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The Working Pike Job Fair is back for the seventh year.More than 70 employers in a variety of fields from across the tristate area are expected to attend. There is no fee for job seekers and no RSVP is necessary. Working Pike will be held on Tuesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Best Western Inn at Hunts Landing in Matamoras. Pike County’s Workforce Development Agency will help update resumes before the fair. Contact the office at 570-296-2909 to schedule an appointment. Employers are also encouraged to attend the fair.
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A record number of women serve in the state General Assembly, but fewer than their share of the population
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Milford, Pike County will host its inaugural St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday, March 17.
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Matthew Contreras still on ballot for Republican primary for the seat