Spotted Lanternfly Causing New Concerns
The spotted lanternfly continues to destroy plants and fruit trees throughout the northeast, and the Poconos too are feeling the damage.The spotted lanternfly has no natural predators. If you see one, you should immediately report it by calling the statewide hotline… 888-422-3359.
Read MoreMore Medical Options Coming To Monroe
St. Luke’s University Health Network is adding another state-of-the-art facility to their roster that is expected to be complete by early 2024. They held a groundbreaking event at the Monroe campus on Tuesday, which when finished will include 36 more beds, additional operating and procedure space, and a state-of-the-art interventional radiology suite.
Read MoreConcerns Rising In Tobyhanna Township
Residents of Tobyhanna Township are concerned about emergency services amid a dispute between the township and its volunteer fire department. Many people showed up at a special meeting at the Township of Tobyhanna Emergency Services building Tuesday, and they say it’s extremely concerning to them that while emergency calls are coming through the Tobyhanna Emergency […]
Read MoreTire Company Bringing More New Jobs To Tennessee
A South Korean tire manufacturer plans to add almost 400 jobs in a third expansion of its Tennessee operations. The state Department of Economic and Community Development says Hankook Tire & Technology Co. is planning to add the jobs over five years at its Clarksville campus. The company plans to finish a previous expansion to […]
Read MoreMan Accused Of Arson After Damaging Blaze
An Estes Express Lines employee is facing charges including arson after a fire at a trucking company in Montour County last Wednesday night. The fire destroyed 6 trailers and the building sustained ‘heavy damage.’ It took 85 firefighters from 7 different departments to get the flames under control. Anthony Dick has been charged with two […]
Read MoreWarehouse Project Takes Next Step Forward
The Pocono Township Planning Commission met Monday night to go over the details of plans for a new warehouse in Tannersville. Around 100 residents showed up to voice their concerns about pollution, potential flooding, and the effects on a nearby wetland. After about three hours, the meeting ended with the planning commission voting to accept […]
Read MoreCold Winter Forecast
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its prediction, and they say to expect a “Season of Shivers” this winter. Pennsylvania is forecast to see plenty of snow, and perhaps even record breaking cold temperatures. They say the brutal cold and stormy weather could even be one of the longest, coldest winters we have seen in […]
Read MoreHeating Oil Shortage Feared
Diesel and heating oil supplies in the Northeast… according to the Associated Press… are more than 50% below average, raising new concerns in addition to existing concerns about sky high prices and forecasts of a bitter cold winter. Now, suppliers fear that extreme weather could cause supply disruptions.
Read MorePocono Township Man Sentenced
A man from Pocono Township has been sentenced to six-and-a-half to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of multiple felony sexual related charges in February. 57 year old Scott Grant had been charged with three counts of unlawful contact with a minor, two counts of corruption of minors, and one count each […]
Read MorePolice Watching For Impaired Drivers
The Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, and state and local police are already watching for impaired drivers during the “National Crackdown Impaired Driving Campaign” that started on Wednesday and continues through Monday, September 5th. There is a zero tolerance policy in effect concerning impaired driving.
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