Northern 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 […]
Read MoreJobless Rate On The Rise
Initial unemployment claims in Pennsylvania rose last week, reflecting a trend of increasing layoffs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, new jobless claims reached 9,772 for the week ending October 5, up from 8,595 the previous week. Nationally, unemployment claims also climbed, with a total of 258,000 claims filed, a rise of 33,000 from […]
Read MoreBeware The Bears!
It’s that time of year again… Some residents in the Poconos are facing increased bear activity as the animals prepare for hibernation. Many homeowners report aggressive behavior from bears raiding trash cans and sheds in search of food. Experts advise keeping trash secured and not feeding bears, as it can lead to dangerous encounters as […]
Read MoreCatholic Priest Removed For Sexual Assaults
The Diocese of Scranton has dismissed Father Martin M. Boylan after he was found guilty under canon law of sexually assaulting two minors. Boylan, who served in Stroudsburg and Honesdale, is permanently barred from priestly ministry. Boylan, ordained in 1980, faces no criminal charges in Pennsylvania courts.
Read MoreTobyhanna Man Wanted For Threatening To Shoot Nurses
A Tobyhanna man is wanted for threatening to shoot nurses at St. Luke’s Hospital in Stroudsburg, prompting a lockdown. Police say 31 year old Christopher Soares-Gilliam made the threat in the hospital parking lot as a nurse arrived for her shift. An arrest warrant has been issued for Soares-Gilliam, who was last seen driving a […]
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