Showing Off The Courthouse Renovations In Stroudsburg
Lots of Monroe County residents toured the newly renovated courthouse in Stroudsburg Tuesday as part of Founders Day celebrations. Visitors explored courtrooms, learned about the building’s history, and enjoyed food trucks and live music.
Read MoreKalahari Festival Set For April 13
Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos is bringing back its Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival on April 13, featuring over 50 food and drink samples with a tropical twist. The event includes live chef demos and local vendors selling crafts and art. With beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are available […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Man Facing Possible Life In Prison
A Monroe County man has been indicted on drug trafficking charges for possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine. 43 year old Eli Calero of East Stroudsburg, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Read MoreLehigh Valley Health Network Adds K9 Protection
Lehigh Valley Health Network is enhancing security with the addition of two K-9s trained to detect firearms and other threats. The dogs will rotate through various campuses, including Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, providing an extra layer of safety for staff and patients.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Students Handed Stern Warning
East Stroudsburg University students are being warned by borough officials after disruptive behavior in off-campus housing. Violations could lead to eviction under the borough’s “three strikes” policy.
Read MoreProsecutors Plan To Introduce Even More Damning Kohberger Evidence
Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger case plan to use a graduate school essay as evidence. The paper, written while Kohberger studied at DeSales University, outlines a fictional crime scene investigation, with eerie similarities to the 2022 University of Idaho murders. Kohberger’s trial is set to begin this summer.
Read MoreWildfire Risk Deemed High In Monroe County
Several counties here in northeastern Pennsylvania… including Monroe County… are facing an elevated risk of wildfires, as dry conditions increase the chances of rapid fire spread. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the warning urging residents to remain cautious.
Read MoreStroudsburg And Churches Working Together To Address Hunger
Stroudsburg churches and the borough are collaborating to address the growing need for food services in the area. Officials are in the early stages of creating a community food resource center that would serve as a central location for food distribution. The goal is to have the center operational by the fall. Volunteers are being […]
Read MoreProsecutors Considering Calling Kohberger Family Members As Trial Witnesses
Prosecutors in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the Monroe County man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, are considering calling members of his family as witnesses. Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ home in Monroe County. His first-degree murder trial is set to begin this summer.
Read More2 Men Jailed On Felony Charges After Armed Invasions In Stroudsburg And East Stroudsburg
Two Stroudsburg men, Jose Ramirez and Anthony Ciccone, have been arrested on felony charges following a series of home invasions and armed robberies in the area. The suspects, identified after a traffic stop, are accused of using a knife to threaten victims and steal personal items. The crimes occurred in both Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg. […]
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