Month: December 2024

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Death Investigation Ongoing In Mount Pocono

The investigation continues in Monroe County after two people were found dead one week ago at a home in Mount Pocono. Police conducted a welfare check last Monday afternoon and discovered 47-year-old Joann Alberti and 54-year-old Craig Zigarelli dead. Authorities have not released details on the cause of death but they do say there is […]

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Monroe County Couple Indicted In Federal Drug Case

Federal authorities have indicted a Monroe County couple on fentanyl and heroin trafficking charges connected to three fatal overdoses. Prosecutors say 30 year old James Cullen and 31 year old Michelle Ferranti of Bartonsville, distributed drugs nationwide and overseas using the Dark Web, with victims identified in Alaska, Georgia, and Vermont.

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Huge Sinkhole Closes Lanes Of I-80 In New Jersey

A massive sinkhole has closed a portion of eastbound I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. Crews are working around the clock to make repairs after the 40-foot hole opened up, but it’s unclear when the lanes will reopen. The New Jersey Department of Transportation is urging drivers to seek alternate routes.

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1 Left Homeless After Weekend Fire In Pocono Twp

One person is now homeless after an early morning fire Sunday in Pocono Township. Fire crews responded to the blaze on Buck Fever Trail just before 5 a.m. There were no injuries, but the Red Cross was called to assist the displaced individual. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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State News

Governor Shapiro Orders Flags In PA At Half Staff In Honor Of Carter

Flags across Pennsylvania are flying at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday at the age of 100. Governor Josh Shapiro ordered the flags to be lowered on all state buildings and grounds until sunset on January 28th in accordance with federal law. […]

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State News

New PA Laws Take Effect On Wednesday

New laws in Pennsylvania take effect January 1, 2025, aiming to improve education, healthcare, and support for seniors. Public schools will see increased state funding, which could stabilize property taxes. The Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program has expanded, offering more aid to seniors. Healthcare updates include insurance coverage for biomarker testing and first responders […]

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State News

Fetterman Explains Reaching Across The Aisle

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRAT SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN HAS MET WITH SOME OF PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP’S TOP PICKS. ON SUNDAY, HE APPEARED ON A-B-C’S “THIS WEEK” WHERE HE SAID THAT WORKING ACROSS THE AISLE IS IMPORTANT TO HIS WORK…

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Equipment Failure Takes Out Power For Thousands

Met-Ed has been working hard to restore power to over 13,000 customers… many in Monroe County… after an equipment failure caused widespread outages. As of 3:40 p.m. Sunday, fewer than 20 outages remained in Northampton County, with Monroe County fully restored. The outages according to the utility, were not weather-related.  

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“Kids For Cash” Victims Express Outrage After Biden Pardons Disgraced Judge

Victims of the “Kids for Cash” scheme along with their families, are expressing outrage after learning that former judge Michael Conahan received clemency from President Biden, clearing the remaining two years of his sentence. Victims say they were never notified of Conahan’s release. Meanwhile, a movement is gaining traction aimed at removing Biden’s name from […]

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Sheetz Offering Free Coffee

Starting Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, Sheetz will offer customers a free self-serve coffee at all 750+ locations. To redeem, simply add the offer through the Sheetz app under the Offerz tab. The deal is limited to one coffee per My Sheetz Rewardz member during the promotional period.

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