The Pike County Dispatch

04/03/2026

Easter In Lehman
LEHMAN — The Easter Bunny takes a break leaning on the Lehman Pike EMS vehicle during the Lehman Township annual Easter Egg Hunt on a sunny Saturday, March 27 at the township municipal ballfields. The popular event drew 30 families this year, with eager youngsters tracking down the prized eggs and candy.

03/27/2026

1776 History of Transportation
SHOHOLA — The first meeting of the 2026 season of the Shohola Railroad and Historical Society (SRHS) will be on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. at the Shohola Municipal Building, 159 Twin Lakes Road. The guest speaker will be Tony Perito, who has been a guest speaker in the past. His topic will be "Transportation in 1776, a Semiquntesesteniel Lookback." Tony is a history enthusiast interested in early 19th century transportation. He is a Universal Banker at The Dime Bank. Following the presentation, attendees can enjoy a snack and browse the SRHS Museum Room (Formerly the primary school room) at the Township building and find out more about Shohola History.

02/26/2026

Volunteer Orientation & Safety Training
Do you find joy in the outdoors, have a soft spot for animals (especially horses!), and feel a sense of purpose in helping others? If so, GAIT Equine Assisted Services offers a truly rewarding volunteer experience just for you. GAIT is looking for volunteers to assist with our Therapeutic Riding classes. Classes are held on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings (usually Wednesdays and Thursdays) starting in the spring. No prior horse experience is necessary. GAIT’s friendly and knowledgeable team will provide all the training you need to feel comfortable and confident. GAIT will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation & Safety Training on Saturday, February 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note that the minimum age for volunteers is 12 years old; anyone over the age of 18 must obtain background checks as per PA law (must be renewed every 5 years). Returning volunteers are also required to update forms and attend one safety training each year. Dates and times may be subject to change. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or 570-409-1140 to confirm. To download the Volunteer Application forms, links to obtain these background checks, and more information about volunteering, please visit GAIT’s website at www.gaittrc.org/volunteer.

02/24/2026

Milford Borough Garbage Pickup Rescheduling
The Milford Borough Council has issued the following announcement:
Due to the snow, garbage pickup will be on Friday, February 27 this week. Please have your garbage cans out by 7 a.m. on Friday morning. Regular Thursday pickup will resume next week.

02/17/2026

Free Community Lunch
MILFORD — You’re invited to a free community lunch at Good Shepherd Parish Hall (corner of W. Catharine & 5th Streets, Milford) on Thursday, February 19, and every third Thursday of the month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Everyone is welcome — no registration needed and no cost to attend. Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with neighbors, and share friendly conversations. Bring a friend or come solo and meet someone new.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with coffee and tea and lunch will be served at 12 p.m.
This monthly gathering is hosted by the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church as part of their commitment to their community outreach program. To learn more about volunteering, donating, or accessing food assistance, please visit ecumenicalfoodpantry.org.

01/27/2026

The Milford Borough Council has issued the following statement:
Sidewalks, including ADA ramps and the gutter in front of the ADA ramps are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. These areas must be free of snow.

01/27/2026

The Milford Borough Council has issued the following statement:
Due to the snowstorm, garbage pickup will be Friday, January 30. Please have your garbage cans and recycling (if you recycle) out by 7 a.m. on Friday morning. Garbage pickup will resume on Thursdays the following week.

01/27/2026

01/22/2026

The Milford Borough Police Department is advising borough residents to keep their house and car doors locked. There has been an increase in suspicious activity in the surrounding areas, and we want to make sure Borough residents stay safe.

Please report any suspicious persons or vehicles to their non-emergency line at (570) 296-7700, or call 911 for emergencies.

12/23/2025

The Milford Borough Council has issued the following statement:
Due to Christmas & New Year's falling on a Thursday, garbage pickup will be Friday, December 26th and January 2nd. Please have your garbage cans and recycling (if you recycle) out by 7am on Friday morning. Garbage pickup will resume on Thursdays the week of January 5th.
Thank you.

12/18/2025

Santa Claus is making his way back to our City! On Saturday, December 20th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Santa will take a break from the North Pole to visit our neighborhoods, spreading holiday cheer to children and families throughout our community.

This annual tradition is proudly hosted in partnership with the Port Jervis Police Department, PBA, Port Jervis Fire Department, and the Outdoor Club of Port Jervis. Our crews will help es**rt Santa safely through the city as he makes several stops to take photos and share some Christmas magic.

11/24/2025

Milford Borough Council Announcement
MILFORD — Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Milford Borough garbage pickup will be on Friday, November 28. Please have your garbage cans and recycling (if you recycle) out by 7 a.m. on Friday morning. Regular Thursday pickup will resume the following week.