PA Turnpike Tunnels Closed for Maintenance
As we head into the Easter weekend, be aware that two tunnels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed for maintenance this week. Traffic shifts began yesterday and continue today at the Kittatinny and Blue Mountain tunnels in Franklin County. A backup work date is set for tomorrow if the scheduled work delayed.
Read MorePA House Passes Bill Banning Transgender Females From Women’s Sports
A bill to ban transgender females from competing in girls and women’s sports passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday on a 115-84 bipartisan vote. It now goes to the Senate for consideration, which has a similar bill that was approved by its education committee on Monday.
Read MoreMonroe 911 Dispatchers Kick Off Special Initiative
The Monroe County control center kicked off a special program to recognize April as 911 Education Month, and now dispatchers have a new initiative. It’s being called ‘donuts with a dispatcher’ and it includes visits with community members who can come to the center and sit down with a dispatcher to learn all about 911 […]
Read MoreGame Commission Allocates More Antlerless Permits This Year
Pennsylvania hunters will have about 23,000 more antlerless deer permits this fall compared to last year, but fewer elk permits after the Game Commissioin met last Saturday for their quarterly meeting in Harrisburg. Hunters in the Pike and Monroe county area will have 5,000 additional tags for a total of 41,000.
Read MoreFeds Join Manhunt for New York Subway Shooter
Federal investigators are working at the scene and on the manhunt for the suspect in connection with the shooting in New York City yesterday at a Brooklyn subway. At least 23 people were injured. The suspect is still at large. New York City Mayor Eric Adams…<>
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