Joe Hessling's battle is done
Joe Hessling died Friday evening, having fought a courageous battle with cancer. The Wayne Independent's long time Circulation Director, Joe's qualities of friendship, kindness, dedication, integrity, interest in others and bravery have been examples to us all. For this...
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Ambulance put at Hideout substation
Saturday morning, officials from the Hideout Property Owners Association (POA), Lake Ariel, gathered with Hamlin Fire & Rescue personnel and Lake Ariel Fire Department officials, at the Hideout Substation of the Lake Ariel Fire Department.
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Passenger dies from injuries
Pa. State Police report that a passenger, Caitlin Grasso, who was in the collision on Ledgedale Road November 10th, has died from injuries she suffered in the crash.
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Resort gives $5,000 to Food Pantry
A story about nearly “bare cupboards” at the Wayne County Food Pantry has generated a generous response from the community, said Carleen Faatz, Director of Community Services at the Area Agency on Aging. In addition to full barrels of donated food, a...
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Owl Chrysler closes its doors
An attempt to reach the owner of Owl Chrysler Jeep Inc., Gary W. Goodman, for comment, Friday, was unsuccessful. Signs on their doors, however, tell it plainly: “Closed- Out of Business.”
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Gas drillers complain of Pa. regulations
As some county landowners await the natural gas boom, executives from major natural gas companies are saying it may be too difficult to drill here because of an over-demanding regulatory system that could put the brakes on the “gold rush.”
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Lost wallet at police station
The Honesdale Police are in possession of several items that were found in the area of West and 13th.
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Chain embedded in dog's neck
Pennsylvania Humane Society Officer Marlene Metzger, Dessin Animal Shelter, is asking for the public's help in locating the owner of the above dog, found running along Route 6, just west of Hawley, Wednesday. A chain around the dog's neck was embedded and had to be...
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Waste oil burner malfunctions
A minor fire was reported Thursday at Jack Williams Tire and Auto Service Center in Hamlin.
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New county jail gets thumbs-up
The new Wayne County jail in Texas Township got a nod of approval from the state.
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