Kohberger Now Seeking To Move Trial
Bryan Kohberger, the Poconos man accused of the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, is seeking to move his trial. During a court appearance on Thursday, Kohberger’s defense argued that extensive media coverage in the original venue would hinder his chances of a fair trial. They proposed relocating the trial to a county […]
Read MoreNASCAR Adjusts 2025 Pocono Race Dates
NASCAR has released the 2025 schedule, and it means some changes for fans at Pocono Raceway. The Great American Getaway 400 is set for Sunday, June 22 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Friday, June 20, and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 21. The change moves the race up from […]
Read MoreStroudfest Returns Saturday
StroudFest returns to Stroudsburg on Saturday, bringing a vibrant celebration of local talent and businesses with it. The festival will feature four stages: the Main Stage at Courthouse Square, the Party Patch Stage at South 8th and Main streets, the Acoustic Stage at Renegade Winery, and the Showcase Stage across from the Sherman Theater. Over […]
Read MoreTurnpike Expecting Busy Holiday Weekend
As we head into the last holiday weekend of the summer season, a lot of people will be on the roads. Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are anticipating a busy Labor Day weekend, with today expected to be the peak travel day. An estimated 720,000 vehicles are projected to use the Turnpike today alone. To ensure safety, […]
Read More4 Arrested / 1 At Large After Pocono Twp Park Fight
Four men have been arrested, and one remains at large following an investigation into a fight during a basketball game in Pocono Township on July 8th at TLC Park. 20-year-old Ethan Mercado allegedly pulling a gun on other players. Mercado, along with 4 others fled before police arrived. The others have now been caught, but […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Drug Bust
An undercover investigation led to the arrest of two people in East Stroudsburg after a motel drug operation was busted. 50 year old Sean Johnson and 52 year old Cathi Jones were nabbed in Alabama following a warrant issued in Monroe County. Authorities say that between May and June 2023, they executed multiple controlled drug […]
Read MoreMoneyGram Customers May Be Eligible For Claim
Pennsylvania residents who purchased MoneyGram checks that were never cashed since January 1, 2011, may be eligible to reclaim their money. Following a Supreme Court ruling, over $20 million in unclaimed funds is being returned to the state. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department encourages those affected to file a claim by providing evidence of their purchase. […]
Read MoreState Police Warn Of ‘Sextortion’ Scam
Pennsylvania State Police are warning of a dangerous sextortion scam targeting teenage boys across the state. Scammers, often posing as young females online, are luring victims into sharing compromising photos and videos. They then threaten to release the images unless they’re paid. Police emphasize that victims won’t be prosecuted and stress the importance of reporting […]
Read MoreWeis Market Thefts Lead To Search For 2 Women
Stroud Area Regional Police are searching for two women involved in a theft at the Weis Market on Ninth Street in Stroudsburg. Police say the two suspects used what they call “a sleight-of-hand trick” to steal $140 in $20 bills after requesting change for three $100 bills. The same duo is suspected of committing a […]
Read MoreNew Troopers Sought
The Pennsylvania State Police are currently accepting applications for new troopers. This year’s cycle, open until November 27, has been boosted by the removal of the 60-college-credit requirement. Since the change, applications have surged. Prospective troopers must be at least 20 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and meet various other criteria. […]
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