19 More Names Added To Casino Ban List
- Ed Histed
- March 31, 2025
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has added 19 more names to the state’s involuntary exclusion list, banning them from gambling in casinos and online sites. Among those banned, two were cited for leaving children unattended in vehicles while gambling. Since the list’s inception, 1,363 people have been excluded for such violations along with other fraudulent […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Students Handed Stern Warning
- Ed Histed
- March 31, 2025
East Stroudsburg University students are being warned by borough officials after disruptive behavior in off-campus housing. Violations could lead to eviction under the borough’s “three strikes” policy.
Read MoreFormer Theater Manager Charged With Theft
- Ed Histed
- March 31, 2025
The former business manager of the Ritz Theater in Scranton is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing over $74,000. Investigators say 48 year old James Olecki used a company debit card for unauthorized transactions. Olecki was terminated, and he now faces legal action.
Read MoreMoney Match Checks In The Mail
- Ed Histed
- March 31, 2025
Pennsylvania’s new Money Match program is sending $1.7 million in unclaimed property back to residents. More than 7,000 people will receive checks, with no action required if owed $500 or less. The next round of checks will go out in June.
Read MoreWrong Way Turnpike Driver Claims Life Of Motorcyclist
- Ed Histed
- March 31, 2025
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lehigh County on Sunday. The crash closed the northbound lanes for hours. A 24-year-old woman driving south in the wrong lanes collided with two motorcycles, injuring another rider. The investigation is ongoing.
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