Residents of Four Counties Working Together to Address Climate Change in the Upper Delaware River
Residents of Four Counties Working Together toAddress Climate Change in the Upper Delaware River Watershed Upper Delaware River Watershed Region, NY and PA, July 20, 2021 – Twenty residents of Pike and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York recently completed a 10-session online course in communicating about climate change, organized by a partnership called “Earth to Sky” (ETS). The course presented state-of-the-art science on climate change combined with practical
Pike Responder Camp for Ages 10 - 18
Pike Responder Camp for Ages 10 - 18 MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Public Safety Department will host a free three-day Responder Camp for young people, ages 10 to 18. The camp will be held August 17th through August 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Training Center, located at 135 Pike County Boulevard, in Lords Valley.Each day will focus on a different responder service including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service (EMS). The camp will be taught by Pike County Office of Emergency
Pike Agency on Aging receives Subaru Share the Love Event donation
Pike Agency on Aging receives Subaru Share the Love Event donation PIKE COUNTY, PA ― Pike County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) partnered with Subaru for its 13th annual Share the Love Event. During the holiday season, for every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru donates $250 to charity. Participants are able to choose from four national or over 1,440 hometown charities. Over the life of the event, Subaru has donated over $200 million to charity.This past year was the first year the AAA participated in
Residential Recycling Services Guide to Aid in Community Recycling
Residential Recycling Services Guide to Aid in Community Recycling MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Office of Community Planning recently released a Residential Recycling Services Guide to communicate the environmental benefits of recycling, while providing accurate information regarding recycling programs available in Pike County. Despite having numerous programs, it is estimated that only “20% of solid waste generated in the County is recycled.” The goal of the resource guide is to provide educational
SBIR Week Connects Tech Innovators with Research Funding
SBIR Week Connects Tech Innovators with Research FundingWASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts the 2021 National SBIR Week July 19 through July 23, for small business innovators. This virtual event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman will provide welcome remarks July
Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund Supports EMT Training
Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund Supports EMT TrainingMILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners Office received a $3,103.61 grant through the Greater Pike Community Foundation (GPCF) by the advisors of the Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund (PCESI).The grant helps to fund an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) course at the Pike Country Training Center. Commissioner Chairman Matthew Osterberg thanked GPCF and said, “The generous support is part of the important work toward solutions
The Chamber Welcomed Advanced Disaster Recovery, Inc.
The Chamber Welcomed Advanced Disaster Recovery with a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting!Hawley, PA – The Chamber of the Northern Poconos invited the public to attend a grand opening / ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Hawley Satellite location, 8 Riverside Drive, Suite B, White Mills. (Next to the NEPA Sports Factory).Marketing and Sales Manager Jennifer DeYoung comments “We service the Tri-State area. Our newest coverage area is NEPA! Our services include:Emergency Fire & Smoke Damage, Water
Vendors Wanted
Vendors Wanted!! The Teal Feather Shoppe 569 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel is a new small specialty shop and we have been sharing space to offer single Pop Up's in front of the store. Now we are also going to host a Market Day on Saturday July 24th and Saturday August 7th and Friday August 20th11am-5pm. It will be small with 8 vendors along the front and side of the building; a main busy road. Never know until we take a try.If you are interested in either Market Days or another day for a Pop Up let me know.
SBA Extends $100M ‘Community Navigator’ Grant Deadline
SBA Extends $100M ‘Community Navigator’ Grant DeadlineProgram strengthens outreach to underserved business communities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending the application date for its new Community Navigator Pilot Program. The SBA will now accept proposal submissions through July 23, 2021, and anticipates making award decisions by September 2021. This new initiative, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will leverage a community navigator approach to reach
Take A Hike! on the Cobey Pond Trail
Take A Hike! on the Cobey Pond Trail Do you enjoy hiking? Have you heard of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s Take a Hike! program? As a way to get people to enjoy the outdoors, Upper Delaware has partnered with the New York State Department of Conservation, the Pennsylvania State Game Lands, Sullivan County, NY, Boy Scouts of America, and Damascus Township, PA to create the Take A Hike! program which includes six local trails. Located in Masthope, Pennsylvania on PA Game Lands 316, the
