Day: January 7, 2025

Local News Region

Former East Stroudsburg Teacher Sentenced

A former math teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South has pled guilty to child endangerment for recording his fiancée’s two minor daughters in his bathroom. 43-year-old John Swineford was sentenced to three years of probation and will surrender his teaching certificate. Swineford is also prohibited from contact with the victims and will continue sex […]

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Region

Pocono Pony Introduces New Procedures

With the new year, the Pocono Pony has introduced a new contactless payment system on all fixed-route buses. The Pocono Pony Tap & Dash system allows payments via debit or credit cards, smart devices, and digital wallets. Fare caps have also been introduced, offering benefits for frequent riders.

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Region

Snowstorm Acts As Predicted

The winter storm behaved pretty much as predicted, and passed to the south of our area on Monday, leaving just a light dusting of snow across the region. While parts of Maryland and South Jersey received up to six inches, the Poconos saw only one to two inches of snow, but it did make the […]

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State News

Trader Joe’s Eyeing PA

Trader Joe’s has announced plans to open 12 new locations across the U.S. in 2025, with one of those locations set to be in Pennsylvania. The company has not yet confirmed opening dates and exact locations, but may announce additional locations throughout the year.

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