Pocono Mountain Regional EMS To Benefit From Federal Funding
Pocono Mountain Regional EMS is set to receive over $158,000 in federal funding to enhance emergency response capabilities. The funds, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will be used to purchase an automatic chest compression device and two defibrillators. The funding is part of a larger $2 million grant supporting 20 fire departments in […]
Read MoreNEPA Woman Jailed For Fraud
A Northeastern Pennsylvania woman is facing theft and felony fraud charges after allegedly defrauding travelers out of $42,000. Police say 69-year-old Eileen Miner, owner of Thompson Tours in Luzerne County, failed to book promised vacations, leaving victims without flights or accommodations. She was taken into custody by police in the Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino parking lot […]
Read MoreProsecutors Push Back At Defense Efforts In Kohberger Case
Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger case are pushing back against defense efforts to eliminate aggravating factors and remove the death penalty as a possible punishment. Kohberger is the Poconos man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022. A hearing on the death penalty is set for November 7, with the trial scheduled […]
Read MoreAccident Victim Identified In Chestnuthill Incident
The Monroe County coroner’s office has identified the pedestrian killed in a vehicle accident on Route 115 in Chestnuthill Township back on October 10. 57 year old Eric Schecter of Chestnuthill Township, was struck while walking along the road. An autopsy was conducted, but the cause of death remains pending as the investigation continues.
Read MoreNorthern Lights Visible In NEPA
A recent surge in solar activity has brought stunning displays of the Northern Lights farther south than usual. This past week, people in Germany, the UK, New England, and even here in Northeastern PA reported sightings of the vibrant auroras, featuring pinks, purples, greens, and blues. This year has been exceptional for aurora watchers, with […]
Read MorePenn Hills Resort Demolished
The historic Penn Hills Resort in Monroe County has been demolished after years of decline marked by fires and safety issues. Once known as a premier honeymoon destination, the resort opened in 1944 and was part of the Poconos’ rise as the “honeymoon capital of the world.” However, it closed in 2009 due to flooding […]
Read MoreDispute Over Dishes Results In Gunfire
A Northeastern PA man faces charges after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute over washing dishes. It happened in Lackawanna County… in Carbondale, where police responded to find 47-year-old Frank Kleinbauer claiming that his wife had fired a gun with blanks. However, the victim told officers that Kleinbauer attacked after his mother scolded him […]
Read MoreKohberger Trial Now Delayed Until August
The trial of Bryan Kohberger, the Northeastern Pennsylvania man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, has been postponed to August 11, 2025. Originally scheduled for June, the delay is due to a change of venue after Kohberger’s defense team requested more time to review evidence. Kohberger faces four counts of murder. A hearing […]
Read MoreMan Killed In Chestnuthill Township
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Chestnuthill Township just before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of SR 115 and State Road. The 57-year-old man suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident […]
Read MorePA State Police Deployed To Florida To Assist In Hurricane Relief
The Pennsylvania State Police have deployed dozens of troopers and civilian support staff to Florida to assist with hurricane relief efforts following Hurricane Milton. This deployment comes after a recent mission in North Carolina, where state resources were sent to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Pennsylvania troopers are aiding local agencies in […]
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