Supreme Court Ruling May Give Hint To PA Governor’s Race
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is up to the individual states to decide the future of abortion. Here in Pennsylvania, Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano is opposed to abortion. Democrat challenger Josh Shapiro has said he’d veto abortion restrictions.
Read MoreChanges In Boat Registrations Taking Effect
Governor Tom Wolf signed a new law changing the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissions’ boat registration period… aligning it with the calendar year. Now, registrations may be valid for a period not to exceed three years, and they will run from January 1 through December 31. The law also allows the transfer of multiple calendar-year […]
Read MoreCentury Old Pocono Business Sold
A hardware store with deep roots in the Poconos is being sold. Blue Ridge Lumber… based in New Jersey… has purchased Cramer’s Home Centers. The new owners say they plan to transition the business to the new company next week. Cramer’s Home Centers began way back in 1915. The new owner, Blue Ridge Lumber, is […]
Read MoreNeed A Charge??
A major roadblock to those considering an all electric vehicle is the availability of charging stations. Pennsylvania now has more than 1,000 of them, according to a report by USA Today. There are only about two dozen of them in the Poconos. For a full database to help you plan your trip without becoming stranded, […]
Read MoreNew Med Center Proposed For Monroe County
A new hospital is being proposed in Monroe County. A developer is eyeing the site of Hunter Pocono Peterbuilt trucks just off Route 611 and near I-80 for a neighborhood hospital and three-story medical office building. It would be just the second new hospital in Monroe County in 107 years.
Read MoreSheetz Announces Price Cuts At Pumps
On Monday, Sheetz announced plans to lower some fuel prices to $3.49 and $3.99 a gallon through July 4th. The lower prices were “effective immediately.” Not all Sheetz locations are participating. Before you rush to fill up, verify that your vehicle can use unleaded 88 or E85, as each contain higher levels of ethanol and […]
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