East Stroudsburg Man Pleads No Contest To Indecent Exposure & Open Lewdness
A man pleaded no contest to charges of indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct in Monroe County court. 41 year old Josiah Grauso of East Stroudsburg, was arrested following an incident at Kalahari Resort in December 2023, where he exposed himself in the waterpark’s lazy river area.
Read MoreDingmans Ferry Woman Accused Of Corruption Of Minors
A Dingmans Ferry woman has been arrested after investigators say she used Facebook Messenger to send sexually explicit messages to a minor. 35 year old Ashley Hall-Stoll faces multiple charges including unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors. She was taken into custody and is being held on $175,000 bail.
Read MorePocono Mountain School Board To Participate In Tax Proposal Hearing
The Pocono Mountain School Board has voted to participate in a public hearing regarding a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement proposal. The program aims to offer tax breaks to encourage development in Pocono Township’s commercial and recreational zones. A final decision is expected after public input.
Read MoreTHON Weekend At Penn State
Pennsylvania senators have introduced a resolution to designate February 17-23 as “THON Week,” recognizing Penn State students and supporters in their ongoing fight against pediatric cancer. THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, raises millions annually for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. This year’s 46-hour dance marathon runs this weekend.
Read MorePUC Taking Close Look At UGI Rate Increase Request
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will now investigate UGI’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The utility wants to raise its annual operating revenue by $110.4 million, which could push residential bills up by 10.8%. A final decision is expected by October 28th.
Read MoreMonroe County Reports 220 Underage Drinking Arrests
Underage drinking arrests in Pennsylvania hit their highest level since the pandemic in 2023, with 6,814 cases—up 12% from 2022 but still 30% below 2019 numbers. Centre County, home to Penn State, led the state with over 3,600 arrests between 2019 and 2023. Locally, Monroe County reported 220 and Pike County reported 46 arrests. […]
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