nominees confirmed
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed the first two of Governor Josh Shapiro’s nominees to lead state agencies. The votes were unanimous in support of Christopher Paris for State Police Commissioner and Michelle Henry as Attorney General. Both Paris and Henry were nominated to their posts by Shapiro shortly after he was sworn in as […]
Read Morefairgrounds vandalized
State police say two juveniles vandalized the West End Fairgrounds in Chestnuthill Township last Saturday night. Troopers arrived to find several broken windows and some fire extinguishers that were set off in the main office of the fairgrounds near Brodheadsville. A 17 year old and a 15 year old have been arrested. Their names are […]
Read Moreaccused killer’s final moments of freedom detailed
Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Michael Mancuso has revealed more details about Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger;s final moments of freedom here in the Poconos. When police burst into Kohberger’s family home at 1:30am on December 30, Kohberger in the kitchen, wearing latex gloves and separating his personal trash into Ziploc baggies.
Read Moreshapiro takes aim at minimum wage
Governor Josh Shapiro called for an increase in the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour during his budget address. The state’s current minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, something Shapiro says is not a livable wage in 2023. Shapiro said that Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is lower than that of 30 other states, including all […]
Read MoreWinter weather advisory issued
Get set for some more winter weather… again! A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, including Monroe County, beginning Friday afternoon and running through early Saturday morning. Accumulating snow will be possible, especially in higher elevations. Mount Pocono could see as much as 6 inches.
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