Alabama Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody In Stroudsburg
In Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania State Police arrested a homicide suspect from Alabama without incident. Malcolm Jacob Derr, was wanted for a shooting-related homicide in Huntsville, Alabama. Derr was apprehended at 7th Street and Sarah Street. He now awaits extradition at Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Read MoreIt’s Bridge Repair Season In The Poconos
PennDOT has announced a busy schedule of maintenance activities beginning today. Much of it has to do with bridge maintenance. According to PennDOT, Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, and the preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of those structures. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the work […]
Read MoreNew Crime Prevention Tool Released
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department has launched its new Crimewatch page, offering a centralized platform for community engagement and crime prevention. To learn more, visit monroe.crimewatchpa.com/sarpd.
Read MoreMonroe Job Fairs Planned
Monroe County residents can now begin gearing up for a series of career fairs in Stroudsburg. Three events are scheduled for May, June, and July at 1 Quaker Plaza, offering job seekers opportunities to connect with local government departments. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes for review.
Read MorePA Seen As Among ‘Least Welcoming States’
Pennsylvania has been ranked as one of the least welcoming states in the U.S., according to a recent report by Preply. The study surveyed over 1,000 people across the country on their attitudes towards greetings and welcoming gestures. Pennsylvania landed at 47th place overall. Vermont, Maine, and Hawaii were recognized as the most welcoming.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Street Closures
Beginning today, Lincoln Avenue in East Stroudsburg will experience closures. The road will be fully closed for one week between Business Route 209/Brown Street and Prospect Street. After that, northbound Lincoln Avenue will be closed until spring 2026 due to ongoing construction. Expect detours and plan for delays.
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