Stroudsburg Eyes Plastic Bag Ban
Stroudsburg Borough is considering a ban on single-use plastic carryout bags. If enacted, the ban would affect businesses by prohibiting plastic bags at the point of sale and for delivery services. Alternatives such as paper bags and reusable options would be encouraged.
Read MoreMail-In Ballots Cleared For Distribution In PA
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for mail-in ballots to be sent out ahead of the November election. The court upheld a decision rejecting independent presidential candidate Cornel West’s bid to appear on the ballot, citing missing paperwork. Now, voters in the state will see only four presidential candidates on their ballots: Republican Donald […]
Read MoreUSP Canaan Inmate Indicted After Death Of Another Inmate
A federal grand jury has indicted a USP Canaan inmate for voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 stabbing death of another inmate. Bryant Wilson, who is already serving a life sentence for bank robbery and murder, faces additional charges for possessing a sharpened metal weapon.
Read MoreAccused Killer Kohberger Relocated For Trial
Bryan Kohberger, the man from the Poconos who is the prime suspect in the 2022 murders of 4 University of Idaho students, was transported from Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport to Boise early Sunday. The transfer was conducted by an Idaho State Police plane, and Kohberger was booked into Ada County Jail upon arrival. The move follows […]
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Ringneck Pheasant Season Opening Soon
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is forecasting a successful ring-neck pheasant season, with plans to stock approximately 230,000 birds across the state. That figure mirrors last year’s numbers, though it may slightly increase. Pheasant hunting season begins with a junior hunt on October 12 and runs through February 28, 2025. Hunters should check the commission’s website […]
Read MoreNo Work Requirement For SNAP Until Next August
Pennsylvania’s waiver of work requirements for food stamp recipients will continue through August 31, 2025… despite calls from Republican lawmakers to reinstate the mandate for able-bodied adults without dependents to work at least 20 hours per week. The waiver affects nearly 200,000 of the 2 million Pennsylvanians on SNAP. Critics argue it simply extends government […]
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly Problem May Be Easing (A Little)
While spotted lanternflies continue to be a problem here in Pennsylvania, there is some good news… experts say their numbers may be dropping. Experts from Penn State say heavy infestations typically last a few years before the pests move on. The bugs are more noticeable right now… in September and October… when their late-season activity […]
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