Swiftwater Solar Facility Clears Another Hurdle
Plans to build Pennsylvania’s largest solar field on what is now a private 644 acre site on Bear Mountain near Swiftwater, has gotten one of its necessary final two permits from the state Department of Environmental Protection before it begins construction. Plans call for about 200,000 solar panels.
Read MoreBus Drivers Needed
A shortage of bus drivers is having a big effect in the Poconos. The Monroe County transit authority is looking for more drivers to fill the seats. Anyone interested in applying can stop at their office off 611 to fill out an application.
Read MorePA Woman Digs Up Dead Boyfriend’s Ashes
In Schuylkill County, a woman is headed behind bars for at least six months for digging up her dead boyfriend’s ashes. Nicole Chester lives in Frackville. She pleaded guilty to theft and institutional vandalism following her arrest after investigators say she dug up the urn holding Kevin Mentusky’s ashes in 2020 because she felt it […]
Read MoreMore Reliable Electric Service In Southern Monroe
Met-Ed has reportedly finished work on its distribution system in southern Monroe County that the company says will prevent power outages… or at least reduce their duration. Existing lines were rebuilt to provide a second source of power for a substation near Snydersville, and automated equipment was installed to improve service to about 2,300 customers.
Read MoreNew Transportation Option
Pocono Pony is introducing a new service that they call PonyPlus. The pilot service being offered by the Monroe County Transportation Authority begins August 1st. It will be an on-demand, door-to-door service that lets anyone request a shared ride using a Smartphone app. It will be available in both the Tri-Boro Connector and the Pocono […]
Read MoreStroudsburg Man Wanted By State Police
State Police are searching for a Stroudsburg man who they say fled from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. 29-year-old Richard Shafer has an active felony warrant out for his arrest. Shafer fled on foot as he was being taken into custody. Now he faces additional charges. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and […]
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