š± How Honesdaleās āNature Ninjasā earned their trip to states
Honesdale, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Honesdale! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Honesdaleās āNature Ninjasā earned their trip to states
- Honesdale state police detail serious domestic assault in Wayne County
- Discover why Honesdaleās āboringā reputation hides a quietly fascinating past.
Also on today's calendar: Hotel Cruise In and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain tapering off, temps: high: 58, low: 45.
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Testing knowledge of forestry, animals and more (riverreporter.com) ā Honesdale High Schoolās āNature Ninjasā earned top Wayne County honors at the Pike/Wayne Envirothon and will advance to the Pennsylvania state competition. Local sponsors like Honesdale Farm and Garden and Wayne Memorial Hospital helped fund prizes, shirts, and refreshments for 104 participating students from five area high schools. 
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2. Waymart man charged after woman seriously injured in Wayne County assault (fox56.com) ā State police based in Honesdale report that a woman was seriously injured during an alleged domestic assault in Canaan Township on May 8, leading to aggravated assault charges against a Waymart man. Troopers say the victim required emergency medical care, and the suspect was later arrested at his home and taken to the Wayne County Correctional Facility. Ā Ā Ā
3. 12 Boring Pennsylvania Towns With Strange Stories (myfamilytravels.com) ā Honesdale is highlighted here as a quietly charming railroad town where Main Street still reflects its early role in American rail history. The piece paints a relaxed, walkable downtown with close-set storefronts, leafy sidewalks, and subtle industrial-era details. Itās part of a roundup of āboringā Pennsylvania towns that actually have surprisingly rich, atmospheric stories. Ā Ā Ā
4. Penn State Scranton graduates ready for the next chapter (thetimes-tribune.com) ā Several Honesdale residents, including Leah Kellogg and Zachary DeReamer, are among Penn State Scrantonās Class of 2026 graduates celebrated at the Scranton Cultural Center. The ceremony highlighted student honors, military service, and marshals across majors, sending local grads into careers in business, supply chain management, and more. Ā Ā Ā
5. District 2 Girls Track: Nanticoke Area's Baran leaps to second district gold medal (timesleader.com) ā Honesdaleās girls track team scored 40 points at the District 2 championships in Scranton, highlighted by Olivia Woodās discus win and strong relay and sprint finishes. The meet also saw Nanticoke Areaās Nevaeh Baran secure double gold in the jumps and Abington Heights claim the Class 3A team title, with several Lackawanna League schools posting standout performances. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Honesdale
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Second Annual Catch The Train Brewfest ā
Runaway Train Brewery: Brewhouse + Saloon, 2 Chapel St, Honesdale
2:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Board of Education Meeting
Lakeside Elementary School 474 Grove St Honesdale, PA, United States
7:00 pm -
State of the Woman Listening Tour Northeast: Honesdale ā
The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St, Honesdale
2:00 pm -
Wine & Cheese Experience ā
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions, 812 Main St, Honesdale
3:00 pm -
Hotel Cruise In ā
Newfoundland Hotel, 939 Main St, Newfoundland
9:00 am -
Wayne County Farmers Market ā
Wayne County Farmers Market, 200 Willow Ave, Honesdale
9:30 am
Tuesday May 19
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
Saturday June 6
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š Events Nearby
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WAHS Players Cabaret
Wallenpaupack Area SD HS Auditorium
3:00 pm -
Southern Wayne Grange 4H
Wallenpaupack Area SD South School cafeteria
4:45 pm -
Clinton Township Supervisors Monthly Meeting ā
Wayne County, PA Calendar
7:00 pm -
8th Grade Dorney Presentation
Wallenpaupack Area SD Cafeteria
8:15 am -
WSES 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert- Spring
Wallenpaupack Area SD WSES Cafeteria
6:00 pm -
5th Grade Visit - NIS/South
Wallenpaupack Area SD Hawley, PA 18428
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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- How much consuming will it take
To quench the thirst within our heart? We searched for joy in hollow places Where it never was to start. We thought gold would bring us happiness,ā¦ (Nextdoor Dyberry)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Honesdale. Apply here.
- Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers posted a job opening for Physician Billing, Patient Account Representative - Full-time in Honesdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honesdale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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