Month: February 2024

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Monroe 5th Graders Dive Into Science

In a lively event at East Stroudsburg South High School, fifth graders donned lab coats and goggles to immerse themselves in the world of science. Organized by high school students, the day was filled with exciting experiments and presentations. The goal? To ignite a passion for science in these young minds. From chemistry to environmental […]

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Kohberger Back In Court

Accused killer Bryan Kohberger, a man from the Poconos, faced a courtroom in Idaho on Wednesday. His attorney and prosecutors debated his trial date… prosecutors pushing for this summer, while the defense argues for next year. Kohberger stands accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. The judge didn’t make any decision […]

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Turkey Torturers Sentenced

8 people here in Pennsylvania have been sentenced for animal abuse at several turkey farms. Pennsylvania State Police charged 11 people with inhumane treatment of turkeys at 7 farms in central and southeastern Pennsylvania back in 2022. A court has since ruled that the company operating the farms cannot be held liable for the actions […]

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Thousands Left In The Dark After Storms

Thousands of residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania were left without power due to severe weather conditions. As of 10:45 last night, PPL reported over 16,000 customers were affected, with nearly 4,000 of them in Monroe County. Meanwhile, West Penn Power indicates that approximately 5,000 customers are experiencing outages, with around 3,700 of those in Northampton County. […]

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12 Year Old Boy Arrested After Terroristic Threats Made Regarding Pocono School

A 12-year-old boy who is a student at Pleasant Valley Middle School, has been charged with making terroristic threats. The unnamed minor allegedly threatened a school shooting, leading to charges of causing a catastrophe, threat to use weapons of mass destruction, and reckless endangerment. The boy is now in a juvenile detention center.

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Long Investigation Results In Multiple Arson Related Charges

In Carbon County, an investigation has led to a man from Lansford… homeowner, Benjamin Arnold… being arrested for paying another man… Richard Snyder… $10,000 to burn down his house for insurance money back in 2016. Snyder then allegedly paid yet another man… David Argott… $5,000 to set the fire. Charges of arson and insurance fraud […]

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Local Monroe Resident Running For State House Seat

In Pocono Township, local resident Matt Long has announced his candidacy for the state House seat in the 115th district. A graduate of East Stroudsburg’s Notre Dame High School and Washington & Jefferson College, Long is running as a Republican. His campaign priorities include lowering inflation, improving education, reforming property tax, raising the minimum wage, […]

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Teachers Getting Pay Raises

In a unanimous decision, the East Stroudsburg school board has approved a six-year contract with the East Stroudsburg Education Association. The contract, which covers teachers and other positions, includes significant pay raises. A teacher on the first step of the pay scale will see their salary increase from $52,985 to $73,385 by 2029. The contract […]

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PA Lawmaker Shines Spotlight On Border Problem

THE SENATE’S FOREIGN AID BILL IS UP FOR A VOTE. THE BILL WOULD PROVIDE MORE AID FOR UKRAINE, BUT PENNSYLVANIA REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT PERRY SAYS THE BORDER NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FIRST…

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New Cameras In Tannersville Aim To Improve Traffic Flow

A new camera system is being installed at the busy intersection of Route 715 and Sullivan Trail in Tannersville. The goal? To alleviate traffic concerns. The improved camera system aims to enhance traffic flow. The adaptive signaling technology will allow lights to communicate with each other along the entire Route 611 corridor, easing congestion during […]

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