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Also on today's calendar: Betrayal by Harold Pinter and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kristine H.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Restaurant inspections from Wayne County, Sept. 14-20 (centredaily.com) — Health inspectors recently visited several Wayne County eateries, including Vinny's Original Brooklyn Bagels in Honesdale, noting multiple temperature and cleanliness violations that were addressed on site. The report also lists other nearby restaurants and stores, highlighting which had issues and which passed with zero violations so Honesdale residents can better gauge recent food safety conditions.
2. Honesdale residents dream of an outdoorsy future (riverreporter.com) — Honesdale residents and business owners recently gathered to imagine how the town's outdoor spaces could better support recreation and economic growth, from riverwalk extensions to ice rinks and improved trail signage. Consultants will use meeting feedback and a follow-up survey to craft an action plan for borough council, with another "Walkshop" assessment set for October 17 that's open to anyone who regularly visits Honesdale.
3. 9 Best Places To Call Home In The Poconos In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Honesdale gets a strong endorsement as one of the Poconos' best places to live in 2026, praised for its historic Main Street, local businesses, and access to outdoor spots like Irving Cliff and Prompton State Park. The guide notes that Honesdale combines below-median Pennsylvania home prices with a tight-knit community feel, putting it alongside other affordable mountain towns like Jim Thorpe, Hawley, and Mount Pocono.
4. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Edward Kiesendahl, Wallenpaupack football (thetimes-tribune.com) — Wallenpaupack senior running back Edward Kiesendahl is being honored after powering the Buckhorns to a fourth straight win and their first victory over Delaware Valley since 2018. He says an opening loss to Honesdale snapped the team out of overconfidence and pushed them to focus on chemistry, physical play, and a winning culture as they chase a 1,000-yard season for him and a winning record for the program.
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