Democrat Fetterman Gaining GOP Support
- Ed Histed
- January 31, 2025
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.
Read More6 More Weeks Of Winter??? We’ll Know Sunday Morning
- Ed Histed
- January 31, 2025
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.
Read MoreHawley Woman Jailed Amid Allegations Of Drug Dealing
- Ed Histed
- January 31, 2025
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.
Read MoreCoolbaugh Township Crash Claims Scranton Man’s Life
- Ed Histed
- January 31, 2025
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.
Read MoreState To Text Warnings Of Snap Fraud
- Ed Histed
- January 31, 2025
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.
Read MoreCommercial Jet And Military Aircraft Collide At Reagan National Airport – No Survivors
- Ed Histed
- January 30, 2025
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.
Read More66 Year Old Luzerne County Man Facing 112 Years In Prison
- Ed Histed
- January 30, 2025
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 […]
Read MoreNew Hunting Land Soon Available In Monroe County
- Ed Histed
- January 30, 2025
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 […]
Read MoreSign Replacement Causes Turnpike Detours
- Ed Histed
- January 30, 2025
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.
Read MoreBrad Pensyl Gymnasium Unveiled
- Ed Histed
- January 29, 2025
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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