🌱 How a “tasteless prank” upended a Honesdale woman’s life
Good morning Honesdale! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a “tasteless prank” upended a Honesdale woman’s life
- Which Honesdale wrestlers are poised for big seasons on the mat?
- How a missing-person alert from Honesdale ended in tragedy
Also on today's calendar: Tyler & Friends — Here & Now Brewing and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 23 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 51 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man admits he framed woman charged in Wayne County neo-Nazi email, authorities say (wnep.com) — A Jewish-owned business in Honesdale was the target of a hateful email that led to a former employee being wrongly charged, but prosecutors dropped the case after another man confessed to sending it. State police say he created a fake account in her name as retaliation, and he now faces multiple charges while she has been cleared. 
• BOYS WRESTLING PREVIEW: Giles locks in to sophomore season (thetimes-tribune.com) — Honesdale wrestling fans will see several Hornets highlighted as key contenders this season, with Nathan and Dominic Schuman and Duke Martin all state-ranked and off to hot starts. The preview also spotlights Valley View standout Tywone Giles and lays out upcoming duals and championship dates that will shape the Lackawanna League race.
• Coroner's office: Missing man found dead in Wayne County (thetimes-tribune.com) — Wayne County authorities say an 80-year-old Texas Township man reported missing through the Pennsylvania State Police at Honesdale was later found dead in a Palmyra Township driveway. The coroner has completed an autopsy, but the exact cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
📸 Around Honesdale
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Upcoming Events in
Honesdale
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★ Featured events ★
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Messy Minis
Owl & Friends, 809 Main St Ste 201, Honesdale
9:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Tyler & Friends — Here & Now Brewing
Here & Now Brewing Company , 645 Main St , Honesdale
6:00 pm -
Pocono Express Train, The Stourbridge Line, Honesdale
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions , 812 Main St , Honesdale
1:00 pm -
Tasting Tuesdays — Here & Now Brewing
Here & Now Brewing Company , 645 Main St , Honesdale
5:00 pm -
Santa Express
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions , 812 Main St , Honesdale
10:00 am -
Main Street Farmers Market, Honesdale
The Cooperage Project , 1030 Main St , Honesdale
11:00 am -
Holiday Train Ride: Beer Tasting Experience, Brewery Tour, & Meal
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions , 812 Main St , Honesdale
3:00 pm -
Pocono Express Train, The Stourbridge Line, Honesdale
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions , 812 Main St , Honesdale
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dart Night at Hopping Eagle Brewing Company
Hopping Eagle Brewing Company , 8 Silk Mill Drive g101 , Hawley
6:00 pm -
Commissioner Meeting
Wayne County, PA Calendar , 925 Court St 3rd Floor , Honesdale
10:30 am -
Thursday Night Trivia
Hopping Eagle Brewing Company , 8 Silk Mill Drive g101 , Hawley
6:00 pm -
Live Music at Hopping Eagle Brewing Company
Hopping Eagle Brewing Company , 8 Silk Mill Drive g101 , Hawley
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Available Homemade from scratch baked goods…
9” and 10” Cannoli Cheesecakes 10” Pecan Pie Cheesecake All are deep dish NYC style! Cinnamon Roll cookies with a maple glaze topping - couple… (Nextdoor Honesdale)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Backroom Associate in Honesdale. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Honesdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honesdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hawley
- Anti-Semitic email to Jewish-owned business in Wayne County prompts police investigation (wnep.com)
- Reading-based engineering firm voted ‘best place to work' by business journals (readingeagle.com)
- 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (nj1015.com)
Carbondale
- Lackawanna County Court Notes, December 17, 2025 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Archbald
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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