Henry Kissinger Dead At 100
Henry Kissinger… the German-born scholar and diplomat who served as national security adviser and Secretary of State during the Nixon and Ford administrations…died Wednesday at the age of 100. He had a laser focused approach to foreign policy…
Read MorePocono Housing Market Adjusting To National Economic Downturn
In spite of the rapidly rising interest rates, the housing market here in the Poconos is still showing strength, with rising prices amid a tight inventory. But a closer look reveals that new home construction is down, as construction costs are increasingly becoming prohibitive. The numbers here locally closely mimic those from across the country.
Read MoreMurder Victim’s Name Released
The name of the woman who was fatally shot by her boyfriend Tuesday evening in Pocono Township, has been released. 37 year old Leilani Ramos was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Her death was ruled a homicide. The name of her boyfriend, who also dies after he shot himself has not been released yet.
Read MoreNew Ballots For 2024 Election Approved
Pennsylvania introduced redesigned mail ballot materials on Wednesday, and the new ballots will be used in the 2024 election. They are expected to decrease the number of errors on completed ballots that lead to many being rejected. They will also be more uniform across all of the state’s 67 counties.
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Hunt On For Accused Monroe County Shooters
2 people are still being sought here in Monroe County as the investigation into a drive-by shooting last year widens. 23 year old Kylan Coombs and 27 year old Alexandra Hidalgo each have outstanding warrants charging them with attempted homicide for their involvement in the shooting back on August 7, 2022 in the 600 block […]
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Murder / Suicide In Pocono Township
A domestic incident Tuesday night leaves two people dead in the Poconos. Police say a man shot and killed his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself in Pocono Township, not far from Camelback Ski Resort. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman died after being rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital. […]
Read MoreAccused Drug Dealers Off The Streets After Roundup In Poconos
3 people are facing federal drug charges related to distribution of illicit drugs in the Poconos. 32-year-old Tony Oliver of Paterson, New Jersey; 40-year-old Rosa Duran of Davenport, Florida; and 23-year-old Dewayne Hutton of East Orange, New Jersey… according to prosecutors… conspired to distribute fentanyl and heroin in Monroe County April 2021 and this past […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Prices Falling Locally
If you use natural gas, get set to pay a little less for it. On Tuesday, UGI Utilities announced that its natural gas rates will decrease on Friday. The average residential heating customer will see their monthly bill decrease about 20%, from $116.76 to $93.17. UGI serves more than 740,000 customers across 45 Pennsylvania counties.
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Gas Price Review
The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday was $3.25 according to AAA. Here in Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was around $3.56 on Tuesday. Locally, the average price of gas is a little less than that… hovering around $3.34 according to GasBuddy.
Read MorePocono Summit Woman Dies In Crash
A 56 year old woman from Pocono Summit died as a result of a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning on Route 314 in Pocono Township. The woman’s name is not being released until next of kin is notified. Two others were taken to the hospital for treatment. Route 314 was shut down due to icy conditions, […]
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