Local Employees On Cereal Boxes
Employees from a Shoprite store in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, are being honored with a special edition box of Cheerios for their efforts in fighting hunger. They raised over $47,000 as part of the annual ShopRite Partners in Caring Cheerios Contest.
Read MoreLots Of Trash Collected
The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau reports a staggering achievement: over 40,000 bags of trash have been collected. With 500 volunteers spanning 40 locations and 169 miles, 1,041 bags were gathered. Families, businesses, and organizations united under the Pick Up the Poconos initiative. As efforts continue, the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau encourages participation to maintain the […]
Read MoreKohberger Defense Strategy Revealed
Newly-released court documents in the Bryan Kohberger murder case shed light on the defense’s strategy, including plans to survey potential jurors ahead of trial. The defense seeks to gauge community sentiment in Latah County, Idaho, where the trial is set to take place. The case involves the Pocono native and the brutal murder of four […]
Read MoreSanofi Earnings Report Due Today
Sanofi, the parent company of vaccine maker Sanofi Pasteur in Pocono Township, is set to report its first-quarter 2024 earnings today. The company’s key drug, Dupixent, recorded significant sales in the last quarter and is hailed as a transformative medicine for treating eczema and asthma.
Read MoreRental Property Problems In Pocono Manor
Neighbors are raising serious concerns about a rental property on Lake Drive in Pocono Manor. They’ve reported over a dozen incidents to police, citing excessive noise and safety issues. A recent violent incident involved a gunshot. The property’s rental permit expired in October 2023, and the township is withholding renewal due to ongoing problems.
Read MoreWawa Threats Under Investigation
Pennsylvania State Police investigated a report of terroristic threats at a Wawa in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. The store was briefly closed, but no suspicious activity was found. Anyone with information is urged to contact State Police.
Read MoreDriver Airlifted After Crash
The operator of a motorcycle was airlifted to the hospital after a crash on Route 902 in Lehighton on Sunday afternoon. State Police say the driver was eastbound near Gypsy Hill Road. Troopers along with Lehighton Police are investigating. No other details have yet been released.
Read MorePocono Palace Shutting Down In May
Pocono Palace Resort is set to close in May. The hotel, with its famous heart-shaped baths and champagne glass whirlpool tubs, first opened in 1976. According to their website, the sale is expected to take place on May 2nd. That leaves Cove Haven Resort, which opened in 1958, and Paradise Stream Resort, which opened in […]
Read MoreFatal Fire In Hamilton Township
Early Thursday, a tragic residential fire in Hamilton Township claimed one life and left another person injured. State Police along with local fire and EMS responded to a fully engulfed home on North Easton Belmont Pike. Despite efforts to rescue the occupants, one man was found dead inside. A female survivor was taken to Lehigh […]
Read MorePark In Smithfield Township Now Open
After years of effort, Marshalls Falls Park in Smithfield Township has officially opened to the public. The park, spanning 15 acres with additional property acquired in recent years, features accessible paths leading to scenic views. Future plans include more trails and recreation areas.
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