Game Commission Spotlights CWD
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is raising awareness about the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease among deer populations. The disease has been found here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and now state officials are stepping up calls for hunters to follow testing guidelines to prevent further spread.
Read MoreESU Students Show Off At National Competitions
Students from East Stroudsburg University’s sports management program showcased their skills at national competitions. Competing at a conference in Las Vegas and the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition in Atlanta, the students gained valuable networking and career advancement opportunities in the sports industry.
Read MoreGeisinger Tightens Security
Geisinger Health is enhancing safety with a new private police officer program. Thirteen officers, equipped with firearms and non-lethal options, will begin patrolling Geisinger facilities soon. This move follows increased violence at healthcare sites and includes additional security upgrades like AI-powered cameras and K-9 units.
Read MoreNASCAR Coming To Pocono Raceway June 22
Pocono Raceway will host NASCAR’s The Great American Getaway 400 on June 22, as part of a tripleheader weekend. Governor Josh Shapiro hailed it as a positive economic impact that gives the Poconos global exposure, bringing tourism and racing fans from around the world here to Pennsylvania.
Read MoreSecurity Tightens Ahead Of Big NEPA Parade
Police in Scranton say they are already ramping up security ahead of that city’s St. Patrick’s Parade, set for one week from tomorrow, Saturday, March 8th. The increased concern comes following the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans. The event, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the nation, draws thousands of visitors […]
Read MoreRabid Fox Bites Four People In Stroud Township
A gray fox in Stroud Township that bit four people, including a car wash employee, has tested positive for rabies and was euthanized. The Game Commission is now searching for a second fox spotted near Arlington Elementary School.
Read MorePA Human Relations Commission Makes Stop At Pocono Family YMCA
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission stopped at Pocono Family YMCA Wednesday for their statewide tour, aiming to combat discrimination in areas like disability, race, and gender. The session offered a community framework, program insights, and a Q&A. Discrimination victims are being urged to call (717)787-4410.
Read MoreKohberger Defense Now Claims Autism
Bryan Kohberger’s defense team, representing the Poconos native accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, is now pushing a new theory to remove the death penalty as a possible sentence. They’re citing autism in their argument, though it’s unclear if Kohberger has an official diagnosis. Prosecutors meanwhile, plan to seek execution at […]
Read MorePocono Wildlife Center Feeling Financial Pinch
A wildlife rehab center in the Poconos is facing financial strain. The Pocono Wildlife Center recently lost a bald eagle to bird flu, and canceled two months of educational programs, costing thousands of dollars. With animal intakes doubling, the center is in urgent need of donations.
Read MoreMonroe County Adding To Bird Flu Count
In Monroe County, bird flu cases have contributed to the more than 2.3 million birds affected across Pennsylvania so far just this year. The largest outbreaks have occurred in Dauphin County. The USDA urges all bird owners to take extra precautions to prevent the virus from spreading. For updates on confirmed cases, visit the USDA’s […]
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