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šŸŒ± What eerie artworks await at Honesdaleā€™s new ā€˜Hauntedā€™ exhibition?

Honesdale, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What eerie artworks await at Honesdaleā€™s new ā€˜Hauntedā€™ exhibition?
  • Ready to walk indoors all winter with neighbors starting October 12?
  • What new lighted symbol could replace Honesdaleā€™s long-dark Easter cross?

Also on today's calendar: October 2026 Concert Series and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. ā€˜Haunted' exhibition at the Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery starting October 8th (scdemocratonline.com) ā€” Honesdaleā€™s Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery is launching a free ā€˜Hauntedā€™ exhibition on October 8, with an opening reception October 9 at 959 Main Street. Running through November 13, the show features twenty-nine member artists exploring spooky themes, memories, and emotions, and is open Thursday through Sunday afternoons for local art lovers.
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2. WMH In-School Walking Program Starts Oct. 12 (scdemocratonline.com) ā€” Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale is reopening its in-school evening walking program on October 12, giving residents warm, secure hallways to stay active through April. Locals can walk weeknights at several area schools, but must register, sign a waiver, and, if needed, purchase or update a $5 ID badge before joining.
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3. Honesdale mayor makes suggestion as some residents seek cross on cliff (centredaily.com) ā€” Honesdaleā€™s mayor is floating a community-driven idea for a programmable light display on Irving Cliff as residents debate whether to restore the traditional Easter cross. After years of legal concerns and controversy over religious symbols in Gibbons Memorial Park, recent borough discussions emphasized inclusivity, potential rotating symbols, and the need for citizen leadership and funding.
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4. Honesdale Borough invites community members to participate in Outdoor Towns survey (riverreporter.com) ā€” Honesdale Borough is asking residents, business owners, and visitors to complete an Outdoor Towns survey this month to shape future recreation, downtown improvements, and safer walking and biking. An in-person community walking assessment on October 17 will further gather ideas, with details and sign-up available at the end of the survey.
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5. Stephanie Harris of Honesdale, PA 18431, Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding major, earns Dean's List honor at Central Penn College (riverreporter.com) ā€” A Honesdale resident, Stephanie Harris, has earned a spot on Central Penn Collegeā€™s Deanā€™s List for the Summer 2026 term while studying medical billing and coding. The recognition requires at least six credits and a 3.5 GPA, spotlighting local academic achievement and a career-focused college option within Pennsylvania.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Letā€™s keep Pennsylvania wildlife safe during spooky season!
    While decorating this fall, please be considerate of all your neighbors, including wildlife. These tips will help take your creepy decor to the maxā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • We use to go to Overboard's, years ago when we first started coming to the lake.
    We tried it again lately and found that it is still a great place for a cocktail and a great diner. (Nextdoor Cherry Ridge)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Carbondale. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Carbondale. 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: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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