Chestnuthill Township Dies in Jackson Township Crash
A 52-year-old man from Chestnuthill Township was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jackson Township. It happened just after 4pm on Route 715. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Monroe County Coroner has scheduled an autopsy for today to determine the exact cause of death. The man’s identity has not been […]
Read MoreFormer Police Chief May Be Stripped Of Pension
A former Lehigh Valley police chief may soon be stripped of his pension after he pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the department. Robert Shupp, who served as the Police Chief of Hellertown and once earned $120,000 annually, was sentenced last month to 9 to 23 months in prison after he was found […]
Read MoreWomen Raise Money By Hammering Nails At Shawnee Inn
Women in Monroe County raised funds for Habitat for Humanity Sunday with a nail-hammering contest. Eight teams competed at the Shawnee Inn, helping support local housing efforts.
Read MoreMan Facing Charges After Urinating On Honesdale Service Counter
A man is facing charges after allegedly urinating on a service counter in Honesdale. State Police say Salvatore Conforto became upset while renewing his license and exposed himself at a title office Friday.
Read More2 Arrested In Pennsylvania For New York Murder
Two people from eastern Pennsylvania have been arrested in connection with a New York murder. State police say 22-year-old Sgrollin Santana and 19-year-old Jaslynn Garcia were wanted out of Nassau County. They were taken into custody in Tamaqua and are awaiting extradition.
Read MoreFilm Fest Returns To Jim Thorpe
The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival is back, drawing crowds to Carbon County. The four-day event features 80 films across every genre, plus music and cultural events. This year’s theme—“Jim Thorpe Loves Philly”—highlights talent from Philadelphia. Screenings run at the Mauch Chunk Opera House.
Read MoreJudge Will Not Rule out Death Penalty in Kohberger Case
An Idaho judge has denied Bryan Kohberger’s latest request to remove the death penalty from his case. Kohberger… or the Poconos… is charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The judge ruled prosecutors didn’t withhold evidence. His trial is scheduled to begin in August.
Read MoreTobyhanna Man Sentenced
A Tobyhanna man has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to slashing a man’s face at a Mount Pocono Wawa back in March 2024. 38-year-old Tyrone Witherspoon pleaded guilty to simple assault. Witherspoon also struck the victim in the head. Two more serious charges, including felony aggravated assault, were dropped as […]
Read MoreBig Comeback for Big Lots
Big Lots is returning to East Stroudsburg. The store at Eagles Glen Plaza in Monroe County is one of 13 across Pennsylvania reopening under new ownership. Variety Wholesalers is relaunching 132 Big Lots stores nationwide, including the East Stroudsburg location, which reopens May 15. The company says shoppers can expect more brand-name deals and a […]
Read MoreCorrections Officer Charged for Allegedly Having Sex With Inmates
A Pennsylvania corrections officer was arrested after an investigation turned up evidence that she had been having a months-long sexual relationship with an inmate. Investigators say 25-year-old Jocelyn Ebert of Pottsville, who worked at at SCI Frackville, admitted to multiple encounters. The inmate also confirmed the relationship. Ebert is now facing charges including institutional sexual […]
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