Diocese Of Scranton Shuts Down One Of The Area’s Oldest Catholic Churches Amid Dwindling Attendance
One of the oldest Catholic churches in the Diocese of Scranton will close its doors forever this summer after more than a century of service. The Diocese of Scranton announced the closure of Nativity of Our Lord Church in Scranton, citing dwindling attendance and shifting pastoral needs. The church’s operations will move to Sacred Hearts […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Man Facing Possible Life In Prison
A Monroe County man has been indicted on drug trafficking charges for possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine. 43 year old Eli Calero of East Stroudsburg, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Read MoreLehigh Valley Health Network Adds K9 Protection
Lehigh Valley Health Network is enhancing security with the addition of two K-9s trained to detect firearms and other threats. The dogs will rotate through various campuses, including Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, providing an extra layer of safety for staff and patients.
Read MorePike County Man Facing Indecent Charges Involving Minor
A 67-year-old man from Pike County faces multiple charges, including indecent assault of a minor. Authorities say Joseph Aversa abused a child over five years, starting in 2019. He was arrested after an investigation and is now in jail on $250,000 bail, with a preliminary hearing set for today.
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Change That SNAP Pin
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients to change their PINs monthly to protect against fraud. That comes after an increase in skimming devices targeting EBT cards. It is also recommended that you check for signs of tampering at card readers.
Read More19 More Names Added To Casino Ban List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has added 19 more names to the state’s involuntary exclusion list, banning them from gambling in casinos and online sites. Among those banned, two were cited for leaving children unattended in vehicles while gambling. Since the list’s inception, 1,363 people have been excluded for such violations along with other fraudulent […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Students Handed Stern Warning
East Stroudsburg University students are being warned by borough officials after disruptive behavior in off-campus housing. Violations could lead to eviction under the borough’s “three strikes” policy.
Read MoreFormer Theater Manager Charged With Theft
The former business manager of the Ritz Theater in Scranton is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing over $74,000. Investigators say 48 year old James Olecki used a company debit card for unauthorized transactions. Olecki was terminated, and he now faces legal action.
Read MoreMoney Match Checks In The Mail
Pennsylvania’s new Money Match program is sending $1.7 million in unclaimed property back to residents. More than 7,000 people will receive checks, with no action required if owed $500 or less. The next round of checks will go out in June.
Read MoreWrong Way Turnpike Driver Claims Life Of Motorcyclist
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lehigh County on Sunday. The crash closed the northbound lanes for hours. A 24-year-old woman driving south in the wrong lanes collided with two motorcycles, injuring another rider. The investigation is ongoing.
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