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This outlet’s coverage of Wayne County, including Honesdale and the surrounding communities, is among its deepest local beats, tracking county and borough government, courts, law enforcement accountability, and the people and institutions shaping the county’s direction. Coverage includes municipal decision-making, development disputes, criminal cases moving through Wayne County courts, and sustained accountability reporting on elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.

As part of this outlet’s broader Local coverage across northeastern Pennsylvania, Wayne County reporting reflects where this outlet has invested the most sustained attention, often following stories and public records requests other outlets in the county don’t pursue. If it happens in Wayne County and it’s of public interest, we’ll cover it — check back here to stay current.

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026Main, Wayne CountyBy Vinnie V.

The American Nightmare: The Phil Lather Story (Part 1 of 3)

Opinion and Analysis HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY — In late July, Phil Lather posted a video to Facebook that has been viewed more than 707,000 times. He is standing in his bar at the Moonshadow Inn and Resort in Beach Lake, a historic hotel and restaurant he calls “absolutely beautiful.” He is holding a copy of the Constitution. He brought it...

September 09, 2026September 9, 2026Main, Wayne CountyBy Vinnie V.

James Allen Stalter Says Brendan Ellis Is His Attorney

A convicted felon with a record spanning two states faces criminal charges for directing a child to commit an assault. His attorney field is blank. His email tells a different story. James Allen Stalter, 40, of Texas Township, Wayne County, has been charged with corruption of minors, criminal solicitation to commit simple assault, and aiding consummation of crime. Pennsylvania State...

September 08, 2026September 8, 2026Main, Wayne CountyBy Vinnie V.

There Was Never a Reason To Remove Central Park

Opinion | Analysis. Statements marked [FACT] are supported by documented records, emails obtained via Right-to-Know request, or PA DEP correspondence. Statements marked [SPECULATION] are the author’s interpretation. On November 18, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection sent Honesdale Borough its verdict on the Central Park soil. Here is the key passage: “While it appears the areas near where the...

September 03, 2026September 3, 2026Main, Wayne CountyBy Vinnie V.

Missing Playground FOUND! It’s in a Junk Pile.

A PPP supporter posted a photo to shut us up. Instead she handed us Exhibit A. Now ask yourself: why would a borough promise a playground to another park, then leave it rotting behind a maintenance building? Opinion | Analysis This article contains clearly labeled opinion and speculation alongside documented facts. Facts are sourced from River Reporter coverage, Honesdale Borough...