Biden In Pennsylvania
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS HITTING THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL, AND TODAY HE IS GOING TO BE HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA…. If you are headed to Scranton today, you might run into some delays. The Electric City is gearing up for President Joe Biden’s visit with preparations underway for two campaign events scheduled there today. ‘No parking’ […]
Read MoreMonroe Non-Profit Lending Help To Haiti
A Monroe County non-profit organization called Helping Hands and Beyond is assisting Haitian communities amidst ongoing gang violence in that country. Founder Herline Raphael, originally from Haiti, expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and struggles to deliver medical supplies due to blocked roads and ports by gangs in Port-Au-Prince. The organization continues its mission to […]
Read MoreOpening Day Of Deer Season Questioned
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has finalized hunting seasons for the year but is considering the best day for the rifle deer season opener. While the opening day is set for the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Commission is open to more research to confirm if hunters prefer this over the traditional Monday start.
Read MoreStroudsburg Man Gets Virtual Life Sentence Behind Bars
A Stroudsburg man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for torturing an employee in Iraq back in 2015. 55 year old Ross Roggio was convicted of abducting and torturing the employee after raising concerns about illegal weapons manufacturing. The Department of Justice supported his prosecution.
Read MoreAlabama Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody In Stroudsburg
In Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania State Police arrested a homicide suspect from Alabama without incident. Malcolm Jacob Derr, was wanted for a shooting-related homicide in Huntsville, Alabama. Derr was apprehended at 7th Street and Sarah Street. He now awaits extradition at Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Read MoreIt’s Bridge Repair Season In The Poconos
PennDOT has announced a busy schedule of maintenance activities beginning today. Much of it has to do with bridge maintenance. According to PennDOT, Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, and the preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of those structures. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the work […]
Read MoreNew Crime Prevention Tool Released
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department has launched its new Crimewatch page, offering a centralized platform for community engagement and crime prevention. To learn more, visit monroe.crimewatchpa.com/sarpd.
Read MoreMonroe Job Fairs Planned
Monroe County residents can now begin gearing up for a series of career fairs in Stroudsburg. Three events are scheduled for May, June, and July at 1 Quaker Plaza, offering job seekers opportunities to connect with local government departments. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes for review.
Read MorePA Seen As Among ‘Least Welcoming States’
Pennsylvania has been ranked as one of the least welcoming states in the U.S., according to a recent report by Preply. The study surveyed over 1,000 people across the country on their attitudes towards greetings and welcoming gestures. Pennsylvania landed at 47th place overall. Vermont, Maine, and Hawaii were recognized as the most welcoming.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Street Closures
Beginning today, Lincoln Avenue in East Stroudsburg will experience closures. The road will be fully closed for one week between Business Route 209/Brown Street and Prospect Street. After that, northbound Lincoln Avenue will be closed until spring 2026 due to ongoing construction. Expect detours and plan for delays.
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