Monroe/Pike Top Bear Harvest Stats
Monroe and Pike counties ranked at the top in Pennsylvania for black bear harvests in 2024. Monroe County led with 93 bears, including the state’s heaviest at 774 pounds. Pike County followed with 85 bears. Overall, hunters harvested 2,642 bears across 56 counties.
Read MoreJudge Greenlights Death Penalty Option in Kohhberger
A judge has ruled that the death penalty can still be pursued against Bryan Kohberger, despite his recent autism diagnosis. Kohberger’s defense argued that autism reduces his culpability and would make executing him unconstitutional, but prosecutors maintain that Kohberger’s condition doesn’t meet the criteria to prevent the death penalty. His trial is set for August.
Read MoreNew Shared Emergency Services Facility Officially Opened in Chestnuthill Township
A new shared emergency services facility has officially opened in Chestnuthill Township. The building houses the West End Fire Company, Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS, and Chestnuthill Township Emergency Operations. Designed by emergency responders, the state-of-the-art facility aims to improve response times and provide better service as the community grows.
Read MoreJust Between Friends Pop-up Consignment Shop Back at the West End Fairgrounds
The Just Between Friends pop-up consignment shop is back at the West End Fairgrounds in Monroe County. The event features over 200 vendors and is attracting large crowds. Organizers say this year’s turnout is the largest they’ve seen in five years. The shop runs through Sunday in Gilbert.
Read MoreBrodheadsville ShopRite Recognized
The ShopRite of Brodheadsville is being recognized for its efforts to fight hunger, raising over $48,000 in the annual ShopRite Partners in Caring Cheerios Contest. Ranking among the top five fundraising stores, the initiative has raised more than $65 million over the past 25 years.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg’s Walmart To Get Facelift
East Stroudsburg’s Walmart on Lincoln Avenue is set for a full remodel this year. It’s part of a statewide upgrade of 26 Walmart locations in Pennsylvania. The company says the changes will include bigger departments, updated signage, and expanded pickup and delivery services.
Read MoreMan Destroys Monument at Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg
Police say a man destroyed a Ten Commandments monument outside Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg and then tried to force his way into the building. Officers say the man stayed on school property for about three hours. His name hasn’t been released, but police say they’ve identified him.
Read MoreJim Thorpe Fire 95% Contained
Fire crews say the large brush fire on Bear Mountain near Jim Thorpe is now 95% contained. The Packerton fire as it has come to be known, which started Saturday near Packerton Junction, has burned 560 acres. Crews are using controlled burns to stop its spread. Nearby trails remain closed
Read MoreMother and Grandmother Charged in Horrific Child Abuse Case
Two women in Luzerne County are charged in what prosecutors call one of the worst child abuse cases they’ve seen. Investigators say a malnourished 11-year-old girl was strapped to a bed, fed cat food, and left with untreated injuries. The suspects are the child’s mother and grandmother. Both face at least 10 years in prison […]
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Claims Life of Monroe County Man
A Monroe County man has died after crashing his motorcycle into a utility pole in Smithfield Township on Sunday night. State police say 38-year-old Michael Crumpler veered off Hollow Road. He died Tuesday at a hospital in Bethlehem. The coroner has ruled it an accident.
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