Pocono Business Focuses On Pocono “Elopements”
A husband-and-wife team have launched a new business… Jim Thorpe Elopements. It offers all-inclusive elopement packages for couples in the Pocono Mountains, including photography, floral arrangements, and more. Preston and Laurette Christman even have planned a launch party to be held tomorrow in Lehighton. The Christmans say their plan is to provide a stress-free and […]
Read MoreWoman Dead After Monroe County Golf Cart Incident
A woman from West Virginia has died from injuries sustained in a recent golf cart accident in Monroe County. 35 year old Brenna Abbinanti from Mount Clare, West Virginia, fell from the golf cart on July 6 in Middle Smithfield Township. No other details are yet available, and Pennsylvania State Police are continuing the investigation […]
Read MoreLithium Discovered In Marcellus Shale
A breakthrough study from the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Pittsburgh reveals that wastewater from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale drilling could become a significant source of lithium for the U.S. Researchers found that the wastewater contains enough lithium to potentially meet 40% of the nation’s current import needs.
Read MoreWildlife Protections Urged
A new report from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and PennEnvironment is urging Pennsylvania officials to improve wildlife protection and reduce vehicle collisions. The recommendations include creating wildlife corridors, adding road-crossing structures, and tracking animal-vehicle collisions.
Read MoreTurnpike Commission Issues Scam Warning
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials have sent out an alert about a new scam targeting E-ZPass users. Fraudulent text messages pretending to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are being sent to some people, claiming overdue payments will incur additional charges. The texts contain links designed to steal personal financial information. People are being advised not to […]
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