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Before dreaming of a shuttle to connect Honesdale to Scranton, brothers Christopher and Matthew Harms moved to Wayne County from New York City.
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Van Wagner is an educator from Danville who has a mission to climb a tree at the highest peak in every county in Pennsylvania. His climbs are more than just a chance to get a bird’s eye view of the state, they’re a way for Wagner to bring awareness to PA’s natural resources.
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The Upper Delaware BioBlitz took a snapshot of biodiversity in Wayne County. Over 24 hours, both professional scientists and amateur naturalists identified around 720 species around the Delaware River. It also gave the public a chance to meet with scientists in the field.
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As summer heats up, Honesdale officials ask drivers to slow down and stay cool while behind the wheel.
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About one in six people in NEPA has a disability and the region's number of English language learners is growing. A physician education grant will help the health nonprofit better equip new doctors and staff to better reach them.
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Officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado blew through Wayne County on the evening of May 27. The storm uprooted trees and damaged barns in Damascus Township, lasting from 6:20 p.m. to 6:22 p.m. Monday evening.The NWS determined the storm was an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which ranges from zero to five. Maximum wind speeds reached 90 miles per hour.The Wayne County Director of Emergency Management is asking residents to report storm damage by calling the office at (570) 253-1622.The NWS also confirmed a tornado in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County later that evening.
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The row of discrete solar panels at Lukans Farm Resort generates enough energy to power 15 homes. The resort in Wayne County is one of nine that received funding through the United States Department of Agriculture grants for energy efficient projects. Lukans is expected to save almost $24,000 dollars a year.
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Governor Josh Shapiro hoped to hook a fish out of Lake Wallenpaupack Saturday while luring tourists into Pennsylvania. Shapiro launched the state’s tourism rebrand: Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway on Monday at PNC Field in Moosic. He returned to Northeastern PA Saturday to spend time in the Poconos with his family.
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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is restoring four lakes and their dams in Wayne County. The waterways once filled canals to float coal to larger rivers and big cities.
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An historic property in the Poconos now has more access for students of all ages to study the environment. The Lacawac Sanctuary in Wayne County held a ribbon cutting Tuesday to celebrate its new William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center.