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PPL Electric Utilities has disclosed a data breach.

It's tied to the 2023 breach involving MOVEit, a type of file transfer software. Hackers were able to steal files from companies and agencies around the world, including the U.S. Department of Energy. 

A Russian ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

East Stroudsburg residents are voicing their frustration after the Borough Council approved a 29% property tax hike at their December 17, 2024, meeting. Concerned citizens argue that the council has failed to explore viable alternatives before placing the financial burden squarely on the shoulders of taxpayers.

Mike Mancuso, District Attorney just posted on Facebook details on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide.  Read the content of his post here:

East Stroudsburg seems determined to burden its residents with a staggering 29% property tax hike—one councilwoman even proposed raising it to 40%. It’s as though this borough has never met a property tax it didn’t like.

The Democrat County Commissioner is on videotape voting twice. 

The Democrat Attorney General, referenced in the story, refused to press charges. 

We no longer have a Democrat Attorney General. 

At the December 17, 2024, East Stroudsburg Borough Council meeting, residents expressed outrage over a proposed 29% property tax increase. The meeting highlighted a striking financial disparity: non-taxable properties, including hospitals, East Stroudsburg University (ESU), and public schools, account for an estimated $3-$4 billion in property value, while taxable properties total only $400 million.

Zoning enforcement is an essential part of maintaining order and safety in our communities, but in Monroe County, there has been growing concern about the use of third-party contractors to handle these responsibilities. While municipalities are tasked with enforcing local zoning laws, some have opted to outsource the role of zoning enforcement officer to private companies. This decision has raised questions about the transparency, consistency, and fairness of zoning enforcement practices.

On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may have been intentional to limit the time available for an appeal.

MONROE – Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-8) will begin hosting office hours at Senator Rosemary M. Brown’s Scotrun District Office starting this week, Jan. 16.

Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD) has announced that it was informed of a cybersecurity breach involving its third-party vendor, PowerSchool, on January 8, 2025. PowerSchool, a widely used student information database provider serving over 18,000 school organizations across the United States, reported the breach and has launched a forensic audit to determine the extent of the damage.

(1 Count) (35) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
& (1) Disorderly Conduct (S)

Age

35

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 4"

Weight

115 lbs

We have received a response (link to previous article) from Kelly Lewis, Borough Manager of East Stroudsburg Borough:

2025 Budget Question & Answers (Q&A):