Commissioners Recognize Correctional Facility Officer of the Year
Commissioners Recognize Correctional Facility Officer of the Year (Milford, PA)—The Pike County Commissioners recognized Melissa Conway as Correctional Officer of the Year for 2020 during their May 5 meeting. Warden Craig Lowe of the Pike County Correctional Facility bestowed the honor on Conway in conjunction with a proclamation issued for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (May 2-8, 2021).“I am extremely proud of Officer Conway. She is always positive and smiling. She has performed her
UNITED WAY OF PIKE COUNTY 14TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT WOODLOCH SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
UNITED WAY OF PIKE COUNTY 14TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTAT WOODLOCH SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB Pike County, PA – The United Way of Pike County will hold its 14th Annual Golf Classic Tournament at the Woodloch Springs Country Club in Hawley PA, on Monday, June 21, 2021. Registration for the outing begins at 11:00 a.m. with a shot gun start at noon. The fundraising event includes Continental Breakfast, Hole-in-1 Prize, Awards, 50/50s and Full Luncheon Buffet. Registration is now open for golfers. The cost is
The Hawley Hub Main Floor Opens Memorial Day Weekend with Family Farms Northeast
The Hawley Hub Main Floor Opens Memorial Day Weekend with Family Farms Northeast The Hawley Hub features Family Farms Northeast as an anchor tenant to open on Memorial Day weekend, 2021. This local business provides local produce, meats and pre-made meals from small family farms in the region and will be opening their cafe, coffee shop, and subscription pick-up location at The Hawley Hub. The new retail space is located within the Hawley Hub building, at 318 Main Ave. in downtown Hawley at the historic
The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards
The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund AwardsFirst Wave of Approvals Come in First Week After Opening WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is already delivering economic relief to more than 16,000 approved applicants to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan and signed into law by President Joe Biden. This first round of funding represents over $2 billion of relief awarded since last Monday’s successful program launch. Restaurants and other
SBA Announces $28.6 Billion RRF Application Opening
SBA Announces $28.6 Billion RRF Application OpeningPrioritizes women, vets, & socially and economically disadvantaged individualsWASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the U.S. Small Business Administration is opening Restaurant Revitalization Fund registration Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and opening for applications Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. Online applications remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the core of
Emergency Management Office and Area Agency on Aging Work Together to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccinations
Emergency Management Office and Area Agency on Aging Work Together to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccinations to HomeboundPIKE COUNTY, PA ― Pike County’s Office of Emergency Management and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) worked together to deliver first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 30 homebound individuals on April 14. Second doses will be administered at 28 days.“We were able to help senior citizens and people with disabilities who don’t drive, have mobility issues, or receive in-home services similar to
Cruising for Clues: A different kind of road trip
Cruising for Clues: A different kind of road trip BETHANY, PA —Have some fun on Saturday, May 15 by taking a scenic drive in the country. Use your deductive powers to figure out a series of clues to 10 sites around central Wayne County. Follow a 60-mile circular route on scenic highways and backroads through rural countryside, from the village of Bethany to the Delaware River and back again. And it’s all to benefit Bethany Public Library. This fundraising event, called “Cruising for Clues,” is a cross
SBA Announces RRF Application & Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities
SBA Announces RRF Application & GuidelinesEconomic relief prioritized for underserved communitiesWASHINGTON – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced, over the weekend, key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The food service industry is among the hardest-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden,
SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Tech Initiative for RRF Innovative Point-of-Sale Service Support So
SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Tech Initiative for RRFInnovative Point-of-Sale Service Support Solutions for ApplicantsWASHINGTON -The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday (April 22, 2021) the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program to allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the application, or data they need to fill out the application, through their trusted point-of-sale (POS)
The Chamber Welcomed Teal Feather Shoppe with a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting!
The Chamber Welcomed Teal Feather Shoppe with a Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting!Hamlin, PA – The Chamber of the Northern Poconos conducted a grand opening / ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the new Teal Feather Shoppe located at 569 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel PA 18436. (Route 191 South of Hamlin Corners). The Teal Feather Shoppe is a small eclectic specialty shop hosting a wide selection of home décor, beauty & wellness, coffee/tea, jams, artwork, jewelry, furniture & so much
SVOG Application Portal Reopens on April 24 at 12:30 p.m. EDT
SVOG Application Portal Reopens on April 24 at 12:30 p.m. EDTThe U.S. Small Business Administration will reopen the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. In preparation for the opening, potential applicants should register on the portal in advance. Applicants will also need a smartphone and a multi-factor authenticator app to register and apply.The SBA has also added the following updated resources.Applicant user guide and FAQ: For help with the
