Thieves Hit Ulta Beauty
Two men are accused of stealing over $800 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Stroudsburg last Monday, July 15. Stroud Area Regional Police report the suspects left the store with about $841 in unpaid items. Authorities are seeking information on their identities and urge anyone with details to submit a tip on the police […]
Read MoreFree Donuts!
Duck Donuts is celebrating National Sprinkle Day with a sweet deal! All day today, buy one Vanilla Confetti Donut and get another free, in-shop only and limited to one free donut per person. Bring a friend or indulge yourself. Visit the Duck Donuts website to find a location near you. There are locations in Lackawanna, […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Teacher Waives Preliminary Hearing On Sordid Charges
A math teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South has waived his preliminary hearing on charges related to recording his fiancée’s daughters in his bathroom. 43 year old John Swineford faces charges including invasion of privacy and evidence tampering. For now, Swineford remains free on $25,000 unsecured bail. No word from the school regarding his […]
Read MoreStroudsburg Residents Frustrated Over Bridge Delays
Some people in Stroudsburg are voicing their frustration over the ongoing construction of the Glenbrook Road Bridge, which has been closed since way back in August 2020 due to damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. PennDOT officials acknowledge the delays, citing complex design and environmental challenges. They now say that construction should resume within weeks and […]
Read MoreWoman Dead After Monroe County Golf Cart Incident
A woman from West Virginia has died from injuries sustained in a recent golf cart accident in Monroe County. 35 year old Brenna Abbinanti from Mount Clare, West Virginia, fell from the golf cart on July 6 in Middle Smithfield Township. No other details are yet available, and Pennsylvania State Police are continuing the investigation […]
Read MoreIncident At Weis In Tannersville Calls For Charges
38 year old Anthony Felix of East Stroudsburg is facing charges after a violent incident at Weis Plaza in Tannersville back on June 23. Police say Felix, a former employee, threw glass at staff, damaged a car with a metal pipe, and threw rocks…. all while intoxicated. He faces charges including simple assault, criminal mischief, […]
Read MoreStroud Township Man Headed To Prison On Drug & Weapons Charges
A Stroud Township man has been sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms violations. 40 year old James Williams III will spend the next 147 months… more than 12 years… in federal prison following his conviction on charges of distributing cocaine near a school and illegal firearm possession.
Read MoreCoach Calls It A Day
Steve Caffrey, the head coach of Pleasant Valley softball, has announced his retirement after over three decades with the program. Caffrey, who led the Bears to a 394-251 record and nine conference titles, cited a desire for new direction and more family time as reasons for stepping down.
Read MoreMan Sentenced To 12+ Years In Prison For Pandemic Fraud
A man from the northern end of the Poconos is headed to prison for Pandemic Fraud. 36 year old Christopher Miller, formerly of Newfoundland in Wayne County, was sentenced to 12 years and 5 months in prison following his conviction on charges including bank fraud. Miller filed over 50 fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, […]
Read MoreI-80 Weekend Delays Experienced
Travelers on westbound Interstate 80 experienced longer than usual delays over the weekend, all thanks to construction according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The work in Pocono Township between Exit 299 and Exit 293 resulted in a lane restriction caused significant delays and created backups and additional traffic on other area roads as drivers […]
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