The Pike County Dispatch

The Pike County Dispatch The Pike County Dispatch, Inc. Newspaper The number one newspaper of Pike County, Pa. The official Newspaper for all legal advertisements and Sheriff Sales.

We are one of the oldest continuous publications in the Nation. Serving all of Pike County, Pa, Northern Sussex County, NJ, and Port Jervis, NY. No other newspaper can reach this very unique corner of the Tri-State area. We have all the news that is fit to print covering all the local Township meeting and the local school board meeting. We have been chronicling the lives of the people in this regi

on for over 160 years and continue to bring our reader the breaking news through our website at pikedispatch.com. Be sure to keep up with all the homes for sale the rentals available in this very special community a center for artists and a long time home to environmentalist and those who have escaped the Hamptons for a more bucolic-like style! Milford is located 65 NW of NYC and is an easy commute. We are 40 minutes from Bethel Woods and minutes to shopping and the movies. Artsy and savvy is what makes this corner of the world a place to explore and consider for weekends and for retirement. Subscribe to the Dispatch and find out all you need to know to make this area your new home!

06/27/2025

Attention Milford Borough property Owners:

Effective July 3, 2025, Casella LLC will collect trash from all residents and some commercial properties. Each property will be provided with one 96-gallon trash can by Casella. Please utilize the can provided by Casella as no other waste containers will be collected effective July 3rd. Your waste container must be available for pickup at 7:00 am each Thursday morning. Your pickup location will remain the same, either alley or street. If you recycle, it will also be picked up on Thursday’s.

Please contact the Borough Office at [email protected] or 570-296-7140 if you have any questions.

06/03/2025

MILFORD MOONS: Book-Lover’s Scholarship & Fundraising Event
MILFORD — Internationally renowned author and Milford Readers & Writers Festival Editorial Director Richard C. Morais will be launching his latest book, Milford Moons: A writer’s visual love letter to his ancestral village, with a book signing and fundraising exhibit of related photographs. This joyous and special event will take place June 7th between 12 – 2 pm at the historic and beautiful Hotel Fauchère at 401 Broad Street, Milford, Pa. 18337.
An award-winning Forbes and Barron’s business-journalist veteran, and the New York Times best-selling author of The Hundred-Foot Journey novel that was made into a major Hollywood film, Richard is also the fourth generation of his family to live in the village. Milford Moons, a coffee table book filled with over 250 photographs, is a moody and atmospheric celebration of his nightly ramblings through town with his dogs, visually capturing the mysterious, timeless, and deep connections he has with this Eastern Pennsylvanian village.
The book launch’s attending exhibit will showcase throughout the summer 20 hand-picked, limited edition (1/10) photographs from the book in the entry hall of the hotel. A generous portion from the sales of these framed and signed prints will be donated to the Pike Artworks “Book-Lovers Scholarship” that he is establishing on behalf of the Milford Readers & Writers Festival held this year on September 12th - 14th.
Aware that the festival’s passes are not affordable for some, Richard decided to spearhead a fund to purchase tickets that can be donated to deserving book lovers who would like to attend but otherwise could not. To that end, 25% of the profits from the sale of the framed prints will go to this
worthy case.
The public is invited to the free event to meet the author for this, the first (hot off the press) book-signing and art exhibit in the stately Hotel Fauchère.

06/02/2025

Pike County Light & Power Company Important Message: NOTICE OF OUTAGE CANCELATION - Please be advised that the planned outage originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd at 12:00 AM (midnight) has been cancelled. We are deeply saddened to share that a member of our IBEW family passed away over the weekend. This tragic event occurred outside of work, and our hearts go out to their loved ones, friends, and brotherhood during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding and support. A new outage date will be communicated in advance once it has been determined.

05/30/2025

The Pike County Light & Power Company Has Issued The Following Important Message: Planned Service Outage Notification
Please be advised that a planned power outage is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a rain date of Wednesday, June 11. This outage will affect customers located on First Street, a portion of Avenue O, and all of Dervend Circle in Matamoras. The interruption is necessary to complete reconductoring and system upgrades to improve service reliability in the area. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance our infrastructure.

05/29/2025

Pike County Light & Power Company Has Issued The Following Important Message:
Planned Power Outage Notification - June 2-3, 2025
Pike County Light & Power (PCLP) will be conducting a planned power outage beginning at 12 a.m. (midnight) on Monday, June 2 as part of essential system maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
Work will begin at approximately 12:30 a.m. and is expected to last until 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3. During this time, customers in the affected area will experience a temporary loss of electric service.
The planned outage will impact customers in and around the following areas:
- Milford Borough
- Parts of Milford Township, including but not limited to Bennet Road, Greenwood Drive, Moon Valley, and Foster Hill
- Highway corridors including Route 209 (Toll Bridge area), Harford Street, Route 6, and adjacent side roads such as Martin Lane
PCLP crews will work diligently to complete the necessary work and restore service as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this important maintenance activity.

05/09/2025

NPS issues Delaware River Safety Advisory for May 9-11
BUSHKILL — Due to rising water levels in the Delaware River, the National Park Service (NPS) at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announced today that the river and all access points within the park will be closed until levels recede below 15’ at the Montague, NJ gauge. The river is expected to crest at just under 17’ on Saturday evening but could rise even higher depending on precipitation amounts and locations. Minor river flooding, which is not expected, starts when the river reaches 23’ at this gauge.
Isolated flash flooding of creeks and streams is possible, and motorists are encouraged to drive with caution, especially in low lying areas and areas of poor drainage due to stormwater runoff and ponding on the roadways.
Park rangers note that when the river rises to these levels, hazardous conditions increase. Higher river levels bring swifter and stronger currents, reduced visibility, colder water temperatures, increased sediment, and debris. Submerged trees and vegetation on shorelines and islands can catch vessels and people entrapping them in what rangers refer to as a “strainer.” Swift water rescue operations in these conditions also become extremely dangerous for emergency responders.
Once the river and access points reopen, a properly fitted and fastened, US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket must be worn at all times by all individuals in any type of vessel until river levels drop below 8’.
River levels can be monitored at Delaware River at Montague (noaa.gov).
For more information on Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area call (570) 426-2452; visit our website at www.nps.gov/dewa; or follow on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DelWaterGapNPS.

05/09/2025

Route 507 Flooded, Closed in Palmyra Twp.
DUNMORE — Route 507 is closed between Burns Hill Road and Leahs Court in Palmyra Township, Pike County due to flooding. The road is expected to remain closed for approximately seven days from today, Friday, May 9. Work is weather dependent.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

05/09/2025

Ann Street Park Closure
MILFORD — The Milford Borough Council has announced: On Monday, May 12 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Ann Street Park will be closed. The Park is being closed for the spraying for Spongy Moths.

Tractor Trailer Wreck Temporarily Closes Route 209 Through ParkBUSHKILL — At around 9 a.m. yesterday, a tractor trailer ...
04/03/2025

Tractor Trailer Wreck Temporarily
Closes Route 209 Through Park
BUSHKILL — At around 9 a.m. yesterday, a tractor trailer carrying oranges overturned while traveling northbound on US Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The incident occurred between mile markers 5 and 6 just north of Toms Creek. There were no injuries. Route 209 will remain closed between Bushkill Falls Road and Brisco Mountain Road while the wreck is cleaned up and an accident investigation and damage assessments can be conducted. The incident is under investigation and multiple charges are expected.
Tractor trailers are prohibited on Route 209 through the park. For more information on commercial vehicle regulations in the park see https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm.

03/25/2025

Art Invitational
PORT JERVIS — The Port Jervis Art Invitational will be holding a public reception at the R.H. Smith Mercantile Building in Port Jervis, N.Y. on March 29 from 4-8 p.m. Sponsored by the nonprofit organization, Port Jervis Arts, the exhibition will feature the work of nine visual artists who live or work in the Tristate area.
Curated by artist and professor Julia Schmitt Healy, the show will include sculpture, mixed media, painting, photography and collage.
This year’s exhibition presents the work of artists Elaine Cardella-Tedesco, Greg Curry, Gordon Graff, Julia Schmitt Healy, Reggie Cheong Leen, Lisa DiLillo, Jeffrey Parker, Craig Smedley and Eric Stein.
Port Jervis Arts, which was founded in 2019, has already funded several local events, such free public concerts and a summer children’s art workshop.
R.H. Smith Mercantile is owned and operated by Anne Rogers, who herself is an artist. The enormous space is fondly called “The Beast” by locals, due to its size. The space, which continues to be renovated, has already housed two art exhibits and more exhibits and other special events are planned for the future.
R.H. Smith Mercantile is located at 22 Jersey Street in Port Jervis, N.Y. and all are welcome to attend the reception.
The show will continue to be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11-5 and also by appointment. Call 917-494-7754.

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