East Stroudsburg Driver Hits Pedestrian On I-81
- Ed Histed
- March 12, 2025
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 […]
Read MoreGeisinger Nurses Threaten 2nd Strike
- Ed Histed
- March 12, 2025
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.
Read MorePenn State Reveals Closure Factors
- Ed Histed
- March 12, 2025
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.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Man Caught At Airport With Turtle In His Pants
- Ed Histed
- March 12, 2025
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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