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🌱 Hawley remembers World War II Ranger and beloved postmaster Joe Drake

Coming up: Betrayal by Harold Pinter on the Hawley Patch calendar

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Hello Hawley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hawley remembers World War II Ranger and beloved postmaster Joe Drake
  • Planning a fall drive? See why Hawley's a must-stop mountain town
  • What inspectors found during Forest Edge's latest Hawley health inspection.

Also on today's calendar: Betrayal by Harold Pinter and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Army Ranger Joe Drake, a World War II veteran from Hawley, dies at 101 (centredaily.com) — Hawley is mourning Joseph "Joe" Drake, a 101‑year‑old World War II Army Ranger and lifelong resident who served in five major European battles and later became Hawley's postmaster and a local firefighter. Friends and family recall his decades of quiet service, from liberating Buchenwald to safely chauffeuring AMSkier's president on camp visits, and the deep affection he inspired across town.
   

2. 10 Pennsylvania Mountain Towns Made For Easy Weekend Road Trips In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Hawley is spotlighted as a road‑trip‑ready mountain town where the Lackawaxen River meets Wallenpaupack Creek, just minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack. The guide points readers to the Hawley Silk Mill, Main Street shops, nearby Dorflinger Glass Museum, and lakeside trails, positioning Hawley as an easy, scenic weekend escape with plenty of outdoor and small‑town charm.
   

3. Restaurant inspections from Wayne County, Sept. 14-20 (centredaily.com) — A Hawley restaurant, Forest Edge on Route 590, was recently inspected by the state agriculture department and cited for three food safety violations, including an insect found in liquor and expired cooked pasta. Several other Wayne County eateries, schools, and stores were also inspected, with issues ranging from refrigeration problems to cleanliness concerns, while some locations earned clean reports.
   

4. 9 Best Places To Call Home In The Poconos In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Hawley gets a strong endorsement here as one of the most affordable and appealing Poconos towns for year-round living, thanks to its access to Lake Wallenpaupack and small-town charm. The piece highlights Hawley's historic Silk Mill, Bingham Park, nearby trails, and relatively attainable home prices, comparing it favorably with other Pocono communities for buyers considering a move.
   

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  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Hawley. Apply here.
  • PPL Corporation posted a job opening for Ops Distribution Scheduler/Lead Ops Distribution Scheduler in Honesdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hawley here.

Ok Hawley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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