Man Destroys Monument at Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg
Police say a man destroyed a Ten Commandments monument outside Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg and then tried to force his way into the building. Officers say the man stayed on school property for about three hours. His name hasn’t been released, but police say they’ve identified him.
Read MoreJim Thorpe Fire 95% Contained
Fire crews say the large brush fire on Bear Mountain near Jim Thorpe is now 95% contained. The Packerton fire as it has come to be known, which started Saturday near Packerton Junction, has burned 560 acres. Crews are using controlled burns to stop its spread. Nearby trails remain closed
Read MoreMother and Grandmother Charged in Horrific Child Abuse Case
Two women in Luzerne County are charged in what prosecutors call one of the worst child abuse cases they’ve seen. Investigators say a malnourished 11-year-old girl was strapped to a bed, fed cat food, and left with untreated injuries. The suspects are the child’s mother and grandmother. Both face at least 10 years in prison […]
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Claims Life of Monroe County Man
A Monroe County man has died after crashing his motorcycle into a utility pole in Smithfield Township on Sunday night. State police say 38-year-old Michael Crumpler veered off Hollow Road. He died Tuesday at a hospital in Bethlehem. The coroner has ruled it an accident.
Read MoreBig Remodeling Project In East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg’s Walmart on Lincoln Avenue is set for a full remodel this year. It’s part of a statewide upgrade of 26 Walmart locations in Pennsylvania. The company says the changes will include bigger departments, updated signage, and expanded pickup and delivery services.
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