Day: March 12, 2025

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East Stroudsburg Driver Hits Pedestrian On I-81

An East Stroudsburg driver hit a pedestrian on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Monday morning. State Police say 48 year old Carson Gaston of Lehighton, was standing on the highway after being rear-ended by another driver when he was struck by 28 year old Jonothan Parker of East Stroudsburg. Parker’s car then collided with another […]

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Region State News

Geisinger Nurses Threaten 2nd Strike

Geisinger nurses are threatening a second strike after voting Monday to authorize it. The SEIU union says management has not addressed concerns over staffing shortages and pay, despite weeks of negotiations. Nurses continue to push for better benefits and working conditions.

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State News

Penn State Reveals Closure Factors

The committee tasked with advising Penn State on potential campus closures has outlined factors they’ll use in their recommendation. These include enrollment trends, population shifts, and the university’s land-grant mission. Last month, an idea was proposed that included closing up to 12 of Penn State’s 19 commonwealth campuses, citing financial pressures and declining enrollments.

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Local News

East Stroudsburg Man Caught At Airport With Turtle In His Pants

An East Stroudsburg man was caught trying to sneak a live turtle through airport security at Newark Liberty International Airport. He was caught when TSA agents noticed something concealed in his groin area, and when they checked, it turned out to be a 5-inch red-ear slider turtle. The man, whose name was not released, was […]

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