Tobyhanna Man Sentenced
A Tobyhanna man has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to slashing a man’s face at a Mount Pocono Wawa back in March 2024. 38-year-old Tyrone Witherspoon pleaded guilty to simple assault. Witherspoon also struck the victim in the head. Two more serious charges, including felony aggravated assault, were dropped as […]
Read MoreBig Comeback for Big Lots
Big Lots is returning to East Stroudsburg. The store at Eagles Glen Plaza in Monroe County is one of 13 across Pennsylvania reopening under new ownership. Variety Wholesalers is relaunching 132 Big Lots stores nationwide, including the East Stroudsburg location, which reopens May 15. The company says shoppers can expect more brand-name deals and a […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Clean up Set for Saturday
More than 200 volunteers are set to roll up their sleeves for East Stroudsburg’s Borough Beautification Day this Saturday. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at the Dansbury Park Pavilion. Crews will clean up trash and debris, with students, athletes, and community members are all pitching in. The borough will provide tools and free […]
Read MoreCorrections Officer Charged for Allegedly Having Sex With Inmates
A Pennsylvania corrections officer was arrested after an investigation turned up evidence that she had been having a months-long sexual relationship with an inmate. Investigators say 25-year-old Jocelyn Ebert of Pottsville, who worked at at SCI Frackville, admitted to multiple encounters. The inmate also confirmed the relationship. Ebert is now facing charges including institutional sexual […]
Read MoreStorm Leaves Behind Death and Destruction in Central & Western Pa
More than 300,000 homes and businesses across Central and Western Pennsylvania remained without power Wednesday after Tuesday night’s deadly storms. Four people were killed, including two men who were electrocuted in State College and Pittsburgh. Another died in Greene County when a tree fell on a car. Winds hit 70 miles per hour.
Read MoreUPS To Cut Around 20,000 Jobs – Close 73 Facilities
UPS plans to cut about 20,000 jobs and shut down 73 buildings this year as it slashes shipments from Amazon, its largest—but low-margin—customer. The move follows a deal to cut Amazon volume by more than half by late 2026. UPS says the cuts will help streamline operations and cut costs.
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