Month: November 2024

State News

Food Recall Warning Issued

Sugar Foods has recalled 3.5-ounce pouches of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style due to undeclared wheat allergens. If you have any, you should return or discard the product, which has a “Best By” date of June 20, 2025. The affected products were sold in 22 states including Pennsylvania, but no illnesses have been […]

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State News

Fetterman Reacts Favorably To Trump Cabinet Picks

PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP HAS NAMED HIS NOMINEES FOR KEY POSITIONS IN HIS CABINET, AND PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRAT SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN REACTED TO THE APPOINTMENTS…

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Local News

Monroe County’s Ill Fated-Ballot Counting Decision Reversed

Monroe County’s handling of the 2024 election has drawn a lot of attention, particularly regarding the controversial issue of undated mail-in ballots. The County Commissioners eventually reversed their earlier decision, announcing they would not count improperly dated or undated mail-in ballots, a move that aligns with Pennsylvania law and recent state Supreme Court rulings.

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Local News

“Snowmen of Stroudsburg” Return Friday

The “Snowmen of Stroudsburg” are returning to the streets this holiday season, with 60 snowmen – including 10 new ones – set to make their debut on Black Friday. Everyone is invited to help set up the festive figures, with volunteers meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Olde Engine Works. The Stroudsburg Tree Lighting Ceremony will […]

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Region

Investigation Continues Into Coolbaugh Twp Fatal Crash

Pocono Mountain Regional Police today, are continuing their investigation into a fatal crash that happened early last Friday. 36-year-old Brian Rambhawan of Coolbaugh Township was pronounced dead at the scene after a two-vehicle accident on Memorial Boulevard around 5 a.m. Investigators believe weather conditions may have contributed to the crash.

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Local News

Stroud Mall Fire Remains Under Investigation

An investigation is ongoing after a Christmas tree caught fire at the Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg on Saturday night, injuring two people. Police say the fire, which started near the food court, led to heavy smoke and caused two people to be hospitalized for breathing difficulties. The fire appears to have started with an artificial […]

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Local News Region

Pike County Man Jailed On Child Sex Charges

A man wanted in Pike County on child sex abuse charges has been arrested in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Everett McKean faces multiple counts, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with children. He is set to be extradited to Pike County for further legal proceedings.

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Local News

Truck Driver Facing Charges After Fatal Crash

A truck driver faces court action after a crash on Route 33 last year that killed three people. 36 year old Mark Rideout Jr is charged with three counts of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence. The March 2023 crash involved Rideout’s truck losing control and then slamming into several vehicles, taking the […]

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State News

PA Ranks Poorly When It Comes To Vehicle Thefts

Vehicle theft is on the rise nationwide, and also here in Pennsylvania, with criminals employing advanced methods to target high-value vehicles. State Police say many thefts involve key fob signal hacking or organized teams targeting dealerships and private owners. Here in Pennsylvania, data shows clearance rates for car thefts remain below 40%.

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State News

FBI Issues Warning To Pennsylvanians

The FBI has put out a new warning to Pennsylvania residents about two dangerous holiday scams. The first involves romance scams, where fraudsters create fake online identities to build relationships with victims, only to later manipulate them into sending money for fake emergencies. The second is ransomware attacks, where malicious software locks victims’ files and […]

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