Stroudsburg Lunch Monitor Faces Firing Over Mouth-taping Incident
A lunch monitor at Hamilton Elementary in Stroudsburg could lose her job after allegedly placing painter’s tape over students’ mouths. The school board issued a notice of termination to Dorothy Lanza, accusing her of past neglect and abusive behavior. The district says the incident was not isolated and cited years of concerning evaluations. Lanza claimed […]
Read MoreMan Turns Himself in After Alleged Hit-and-run in Stroudsburg
A man accused of hitting a woman with his car and fleeing the scene has turned himself in. Stroud Area Regional Police say 46 year old Robert Miller admitted he struck the woman last October in Stroudsburg, then left after briefly stopping to apologize. He’s charged with driving without a license and causing injury in […]
Read MoreBarricade Situation Ends Peacefully in Nazareth Borough
A shelter in place order was lifted in Nazareth Borough after a barricade situation ended late Wednesday. Police got a person out of a home on South New Street around 10 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreFour Advance in Monroe County Judicial Race
Patrick Best, Alex Marek, Janet Jackson and Kelly Lombardo will appear on the November ballot for two open seats on the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. The general election is set for November 3.
Read MoreMan Charged After Wawa Theft Involving Minors in Tannersville
A 40 year old man is facing charges after police say he and a woman stole $86 worth of food and drinks from the Wawa in Tannersville. Thomas Decrescenzo is charged with retail theft and corruption of minors. Three children were with the pair during the incident. A warrant is being issued for the woman.
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