The Hawley Silk Mill ... a community jewel

The Hawley Silk Mill … a community jewel

The Silk Mill, originally an industrial era building, was built as a throwing mill to create silk thread from cocoons.  Powered by hydro mechanical and hydroelectric systems, the mill, constructed of two-foot thick bluestone walls, heavy wood timbers, and solid…

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

Car Enthusiast and International Artist The Community Tapestry NEPA Project attracted 30 artists – families, children, first-timers displaying their art, established artists showcasing their work or sharing inspirational messages. One artist is Simon Ward. Simon is an internationally known artist…

Top Ten Things To Do in August (especially when guests arrive)

Top Ten Things To Do in August (especially when guests arrive)

Top Ten Things to Do in August (especially when guests visit) Wayne County Fair – August 2-10. Demolition, Monster trucks, Livestock, Music, Food and MORE! Local fun for the whole family. Milford’s Festival of Wood – August 3-4 Hike! There…

Ghosts in the Hawley Silk Mill

Ghosts in the Hawley Silk Mill

This month’s Pocono Secret is submitted by Jody Cunningham. She showed me the photo and I saw the face. I thought it would of interest to you. – Laurie   Is that a Face? In December of 2016 I was…

DORFLINGER FACTORY

DORFLINGER FACTORY

Our Industrial Heritage On a rainy Thursday afternoon, I happened upon the recently opened Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum on Route 6 in White Mills – different from the Dorflinger -Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary – and had the privilege to meet James…

Rev Dr. Walter Ungerer

Rev Dr. Walter Ungerer

In April, 2013, I wrote an article about The Round House of Laxawaxen. It is the remains of what looks like what might have been a small village in Baoba. I asked if anybody had any information or photos of…

Hawley Silk Mill

THE HAWLEY SILK MILL

A Community Jewel – Then and Now I recently taught an improvisational comedy workshop in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill. It is one class of several being offered to the community as a New Year gift, courtesy…

VISIONARIES ~ People with the passion to bring ideas to life.

VISIONARIES ~ People with the passion to bring ideas to life.

  I love people with Vision and, more than just having Vision, having the passion to bring it to fruition.  I’m sure there are many amazing people doing extraordinary things in our community.  But, here are a few that I…