Guilty Plea In Marshalls Creek Bank Robbery
A man from New York City has pled guilty in connection with an armed bank robbery that took place last September in Marshalls Creek. 44 year old Michael Muse now is facing up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced for the robbery of the ESSA Bank in Middle Smithfield Township.
Read MoreBishop Tests Positive
Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera is said to be isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19. He reports that he is experiencing mild flu-like symptoms and he is following medical advice. He also said that he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Read More2 Monroe County Men Nabbed In Early Morning Raid
A drug raid Thursday in Monroe County resulted in the arrests of two men. 61 year old Michael Boomer and 22 year old Justin Hardy…both of Tunkhannock Township… are behind bars in the Monroe County Correctional Facility after the Drug Task Force raided a home early yesterday morning, and seized cocaine, firearms, and eight cell […]
Read MoreSaturday Is ‘Drug Take Back Day’
Tomorrow will mark the 20th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and all Pennsylvanians are being encouraged to participate. You can drop off unwanted and unused prescription drugs at one of hundreds of drop-off locations all across the state. For a list of drop-off locations in your area, visit www.ddap.pa.gov/
Read MoreMonroe County Woman Facing Fraud Charges
A woman from Monroe County is accused of stealing more than $3 Million from the metal salvage company where she worked as an assistant controller. 49 year old Tammy Simpson of Pocono Lake is now facing charges including wire fraud and filing false tax returns. If convicted, Simpson faces as much as 172 years in […]
Read MoreGame Commission Sets Migratory Bird Regs
Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 migratory game bird seasons have been set, after the Game Commission reviewed last year’s hunter harvests, population survey data and public input. There are a few significant changes this year that affect hunters in various parts of the commonwealth. For full details, visit www.pgc.pa.gov before you head out for a day in the […]
Read MoreScam Alert!
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity warns all Pennsylvanians that scammers are using text messages to target potential unclaimed property claimants. Garrity reminds you that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department never reaches out to people in regard to any program, including unclaimed property, via unsolicited text messages. If you get a phishing message about unclaimed property… ignore it […]
Read More3-Mile Construction In Delaware Water Gap Results In 30-Mile Detour
Detours continue along Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap. PennDOT says 500 barriers have been place there to redirect traffic after heavy rains washed out the road earlier this month. Three miles of Route 611 remain closed, starting at Mountain Road in the borough of Delaware Water Gap, stretching south into the Delaware Water Gap […]
Read MoreMore Avian Flu Cases Popping Up In Pennsylvania
The cost of eggs and chicken is likely to increase even more, after Avian flu has now been confirmed at a fifth location in Lancaster County…. this time it resulted in more than 300,000 birds being euthanized, in addition to the more than 3.5 million chickens that have already been killed at four other Lancaster […]
Read MoreMonroe County Included In Fire Warnings
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 THIS MORNING TO 10 THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA… INCLUDING MONROE COUNTY. A FIRE WEATHER WATCH ALSO WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… ALSO FOR MUCH OF NEW JERSEY AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND AGAIN INCLUDING MONROE COUNTY. […]
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