Day: July 14, 2022

Local News

East Stroudsburg Man Headed to Prison

A Monroe County man is headed to prison for a long time for drug trafficking and firearms charges. 44 year old Ramon Williams of East Stroudsburg was sentenced to almost 12 years behind bars. Williams pleaded guilty in May to one count of possessing two handguns in furtherance of drug trafficking, and to a separate […]

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Local News

‘drug Take Back Program’ Set for Pocono Raceway

The “Drug Take Back Program” will be held during NASCAR race weekend at Pocono Raceway. Fans coming to the raceway July 22, 23, and 24 can bring unneeded prescription drugs, which will then be safely disposed of. In exchange, they’ll get vouchers for prize drawings, including items autographed by NASCAR drivers.

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State News

Plan to Compensate High School Athletes

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association presented an initial plan for high school student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, in an effort to ensure star athletes stay and compete for schools in Pennsylvania and aren’t lured to other states with the promise of big money.

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Local News

Monroe County Man Accused of Shooting Woman in Face

A Pocono Mountain man is accused of shooting a woman in the face. 41 year old Tomasz Michalski faces charges including criminal homicide and aggravated assault. Michalski is accused of shooting a 47-year-old woman in the face at a home on Resica Falls Road in Middle Smithfield Township following an altercation.

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