Bank Robber Sentenced To 5 Years Behind Bars
A man was sentenced to 5 years in prison yesterday, for his part in an armed bank robbery that took place in Monroe County in 2021. 44 year old Michael Muse of Brooklyn, New York previously pled guilty to committing an armed robbery of the ESSA Bank in Middle Smithfield Township. During the robbery, in […]
Read MoreAmtrak Restoring Passenger Service From PA To New York City
$3.7 million has now been earmarked for the development of a new passenger rail line to go from Northeastern Pennsylvania, through the Poconos to New York City. The funding will be provided to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority to help Amtrak restore passenger rail services to The Big Apple. Amtrak predicts route will inject […]
Read MorePonzi Scheme Operator Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
A man was in federal court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Thursday, to learn his fate for his part in a nationwide Ponzi scheme. 42 year old Perry Santillo of Rochester, NY was sentenced to 20 years in prison for mail fraud. Santillo previously pleaded guilty, admitting as part of a plea deal, […]
Read MoreEnd Of An Era In Tannersville
Hundreds of people came away with pieces of real Pocono History recently, when the legendary Tannersville Inn opened… in a way anyway… for the last time ever. Last weekend, hundreds of items, including beer signs, tables, barstools, furniture, and more at the Tannersville Inn were auctioned off in a live auction. The Tannersville Inn began […]
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