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Coffee in hand, Honesdale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a cross on Irving Cliff sparked a divided Honesdale debate
  • Why Irving Cliff belongs on your Poconos fall hiking list

Also on today's calendar: October 2026 Concert Series and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marching to the cross in Honesdale (riverreporter.com) — Residents in Honesdale Borough packed a recent council meeting after dueling marches over whether to re-light the historic cross on Irving Cliff, a long-standing symbol overlooking town. Supporters framed the cross as part of Honesdale's heritage, while opponents raised church–state and inclusion concerns, especially amid rumors of outside right‑wing activists joining in. Local officials and residents stressed keeping debate civil and focusing on what they value about Honesdale.
   

• 10 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Poconos This Year (worldatlas.com) — Poconos explorers get a shout-out to Honesdale's own Irving Cliff, a 300‑foot sandstone outcropping in Gibbons Memorial Park that overlooks the Lackawaxen River valley. The guide highlights its free hiking trail, scenic overlooks, and famous winter star honoring Honesdale native Dick Smith of "Winter Wonderland" fame. It also rounds up other waterfalls, bogs, and boulder fields worth a day trip from town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ever wonder what really goes on in the wild places around you?
    Here's your chance to get an inside look at Pennsylvania's wildlife, conservation stories, and outdoor history with a FREE public education series… (Nextdoor )
  • Ever wonder what really goes on in the wild places around you?
    Here's your chance to get an inside look at Pennsylvania's wildlife, conservation stories, and outdoor history with a FREE public education series… (Nextdoor )
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Honesdale. Apply here.
  • OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - Part Time - W2480 in Honesdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honesdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carbondale

  • The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants In Pennsylvania Are So Good They Deserve A Pilgrimage (newsbreak.com)
  • Hawley holds Harvest Hoedown (riverreporter.com)

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Ok Honesdale! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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