Pocono 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 […]
Read MoreJudge Rejects Latest Request By Kohberger’s Defense Team
Bryan Kohberger’s defense request to exclude investigative genetic genealogy evidence from his trial has been denied. A recently unsealed transcript reveals details of the private hearing, where the FBI’s use of IGG linked Kohberger to the killings of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger… originally from the Poconos… faces trial in August with prosecutors seeking […]
Read MorePenn State Eyeing Closures
Penn State University is reviewing the future of multiple Commonwealth campuses as enrollment declines across the state. A committee has been formed to assess which campuses will remain open. Campuses under review include Scranton and Wilkes Barre. The university’s seven largest campuses, including Lehigh Valley, will remain open.
Read MoreBIG Trout Awaiting PA Anglers
Pennsylvania’s trout season opens on April 5th, and streams are being stocked this year with some trophy fish that have been growing for about three years. Anglers can check stocking schedules and special regulations on the commission’s website. A Mentored Youth Trout Day is set for March 29, giving young anglers an early start.
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