Pennsylvania Politician Refuses to Resign After DUI Crash
A politician here in Pennsylvania is facing backlash after crashing a government-owned vehicle while intoxicated. Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, who reportedly consumed up to nine shots of vodka, was charged with DUI after the incident in a county parking garage. The crash occurred as Hartwick was heading to a commissioner’s meeting.
Read MoreSpraying for Spongy Moths and Fall Cankerworms Begins Across Pennsylvania
For the first time in 29 years, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will spray for both spongy moths and fall cankerworms. The effort targets nearly 75,000 acres to combat spongy moths, with additional spraying for fall cankerworms. This marks the first cankerworm spraying in nearly three decades. Spraying will use aircraft to apply […]
Read MoreSnap Replacement Deadline is Friday
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania to apply for replacement benefits if their food was spoiled during recent power outages caused by storms. Affected individuals can request replacement benefits through their local County Assistance Office by Friday. The state has also requested a federal extension for those impacted.
Read MoreMan Killed in Monroe County Crash Identified
The Monroe County coroner has identified the man killed in a crash Monday in Jackson Township. Authorities say 52-year-old Jamie Franks of Chestnuthill Township died after a two-vehicle collision on Route 715. The crash happened just after 4 p.m. State police are still investigating.
Read MoreFetterman Responds to Unfit Claims
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is pushing back against recent claims questioning his fitness for office. In an interview, Fetterman dismissed allegations from former staffers, calling a New York Magazine article a “hit piece.” The report cited concerns about erratic behavior and his mental state following a 2022 stroke.
Read MoreMonroe County Finalizes Sale of Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home
Monroe County has finalized the sale of Pleasant Valley Manor to Outcome Healthcare for $3.05 million. The deal, announced by the Board of Commissioners on March 27, comes after the county decided to privatize operations due to rising costs. The nursing home has been a part of Monroe County’s healthcare services for years.
Read More2025-05-07 – Illegal Alien Arrested In Pike County (1)
An illegal alien is facing charges after being accused of breaking into a 16-year-old girl’s bedroom in Pike County on Monday. Police say 32-year-old Endy Camacho entered through a window and tried to silence the girl before fleeing when she threatened to call authorities. Camacho now faces multiple felony charges, including burglary and criminal trespass.
Read More2025-05-07 – I-80 Construction Plan Moving Forward
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with the reconstruction of three sections of Interstate 80 in Monroe County. The project, which spans from Stroud Township to East Stroudsburg, will involve 3.5 miles of roadwork, including widening, reconfigurations, and bridge replacements. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Read More2025-05-07 – PA Fatalities On Downward Trend
Overall, traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania declined in 2024, with 1,127 deaths recorded statewide, the second-lowest total since 1928. Monroe County saw 18 fatalities, also down from previous years. While the decrease is positive, state police urge drivers to stay focused, obey speed limits, and always wear seat belts.
Read More2025-05-07 – Pocono Businessman Hit With Felony Charges
A Monroe County auto repair shop owner is facing felony charges including forgery and unauthorized repairs. Sarfraz Mohamed Abrahim, owner of 611 Transmission & Auto Repair in Stroudsburg, is accused of forging customer signatures and performing unauthorized work on a vehicle that was held for over six weeks, during which time additional repairs were performed […]
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