Month: January 2025

State News

Democrat Fetterman Gaining GOP Support

Senator John Fetterman’s approval rating among Republicans has surged, nearly doubling, according to a recent analysis. Fetterman’s efforts to engage with GOP voters, along with his continued support from Pennsylvania residents, have boosted his job performance ratings in the state. The shift comes amid speculation about his political strategies.

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6 More Weeks Of Winter??? We’ll Know Sunday Morning

Phil will make his highly anticipated prediction this Sunday. If he sees his shadow, expect six more weeks of winter. If not, an early spring is on the way. His famous forecast will come Sunday morning from Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney.

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Region

Hawley Woman Jailed Amid Allegations Of Drug Dealing

A Wayne County woman faces multiple drug charges after she was arrested for selling cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycontin to a confidential informant eight times between last October and December. 33 year old Amanda Reesey of Hawley was arrested and jailed, with bail set at $150,000.

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Coolbaugh Township Crash Claims Scranton Man’s Life

A Scranton man died early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in Coolbaugh Township. 45-year-old Michael Cieciorka was found dead at the scene after his car left the road and struck a utility pole. An autopsy is scheduled for today.

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State News

State To Text Warnings Of Snap Fraud

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services will soon send text alerts to SNAP recipients warning them about skimming scams. The messages will help prevent fraud by advising cardholders to watch for suspicious devices that could steal their benefits.

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National News

Commercial Jet And Military Aircraft Collide At Reagan National Airport – No Survivors

AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 5342 CARRYING 64 PEOPLE COLLIDED WITH A MILITARY HELICOPTER CARRYING 3 SOLDIERS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT IN ARLINGTON VIRGINIA LAST NIGHT. AMERICAN AIRLINES C-E-O ROBERT ISOM (EYE-SUM)… REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT IS CLOSED UNTIL 11 THIS MORNING.

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Region State News

66 Year Old Luzerne County Man Facing 112 Years In Prison

A Northeastern Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 51 to 112 years in prison after being convicted on multiple sexual assault and child pornography charges. 66-year-old Jack Covert of Luzerne County was deemed a sexually violent predator. If he serves the maximum, he would be 178 years old at the time of his release, at […]

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Local News

New Hunting Land Soon Available In Monroe County

Hunters in Monroe County will soon gain access to 199 acres of new public land. The property, offered by Iroquois Ridge Partners LLP, is located adjacent to State Game Land No. 38. The acquisition is part of a larger initiative to expand public land across Pennsylvania. Access to the new land is available via Sullivan […]

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Sign Replacement Causes Turnpike Detours

The Pennsylvania Turnpike shut down the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) overnight until 5am today so crews could replace an overhead sign structure. Drivers were detoured by Pennsylvania State Police to alternate routes and entered the Northeast Extension at Exit 105 or Exit 87.

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Local News

Brad Pensyl Gymnasium Unveiled

Brad Pensyl, who led Pocono Mountain West to 300 wins and two district titles, now has the school’s gym named in his honor. Pensyl, a former athletic director and boys basketball coach, was inducted into the school’s inaugural Hall of Fame as the gym was officially renamed Brad Pensyl Gymnasium.

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