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On the issues: Cartwright, Bresnahan discuss positions as election nears - Scranton Times-Tribune
In an election where Pennsylvania voters will play a major role in choosing the next president, voters in the state's northeast region also will ...
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on Cat Rescue Trespassing Incident
Cresco, PA – A reward of $5,000 is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for trespassing on private property and opening an enclosure, releasing a group of rescued cats. This incident occurred on Bush Road in Cresco, where the cats, previously under care, were left exposed to life-threatening conditions.
NEWS POST: SCAM INVOLVING TOWNSHIP EVENTS
It has come to our attention that someone has been making social media posts advertising a food truck event happening at the Township Building in December and collecting deposits to reserve a spot. THIS IS A SCAM, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO DECEMBERCould not extract full content, selector may need to be updated.
Beware of Voting ScamsPostOct 25, 2024As this year's election draws near please be aware of voting scams and be careful with your personal...

39-year-old woman dies in Chestnuthill Township crash
State police: Chestnuthill Township car accident kills woman - Pocono Record
A car accident in Chestnuthill Township has claimed one life. According to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac, 39-year-old Megan Oldenburg of ...
Police seek identity of man who placed skimmer at East Stroudsburg Walmart - FOX56
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (WOLF) — A skimmer device was found at a Walmart in Monroe County. The Stroud Area Regional Police Department were called to ...
NEWS POST: POCONO TOWSHIP POLICE HOSTS HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE
The Pocono Township Police Department is proud to announce that we are hosting our first Holiday Gift Drive. This will benefit Monroe County Children and Youth.Could not extract full content, selector may need to be updated.
Will this be the last sunny fire drill of the year?
Students at Stroudsburg High School conducted a monthly fire drill on Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024. The weather couldn’t have been better as the students guided themselves out of the building during the drill. The temperature was 21° above the average daily high for Stroudsburg. Registering at 77° with clear skies and radiating sun over...
Monroe County Man Helps Capture A Suspect During a Manhunt - brctv13
Two suspects took police on a dangerous pursuit on Interstate 80 that ended in Stroud Township. A manhunt then ensued as every law enforcement agency ...
988 Public Awareness Bill Gains Bipartisan Support in House, Future in Senate Unknown
On October 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Health and Human Services committee voted unanimously in favor of House Bill 2533, cosponsored by state representatives Tarah Probst and Tarik Khan. HB2533 would create a public awareness campaign for 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline; current data shows only 25% of the public has awareness of this service.
Summerville man accused of DUI in Monroe Township | News | thecourierexpress.com
MONROE TWP. – A 55-year-old Summerville man is facing DUI and other charges stemming from an incident on July 30 at approximately 8 p.m. along ...
Bicyclist hurt in Monroe County crash - WNEP
Troopers said they believe the 21-year-old bicyclist, Jacob Warner, of Effort, did not safely cross state Route 209 and collided with a Subaru ...
ARREST: Buchanan, Wayne Alphonzo - (1) count 6111(g)(4)(ii) Sale or Transfer of Firearms
Wayne Alphonzo Buchanan was arrested in Bloomfield, NJ on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.Warrant DetailsWarrant Type: ArrestDate Issued: Thursday ...
Man allegedly assaulted officers after ignoring roadblock
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he assaulted officers when he refused to stop for a roadblock due to a crash. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on October 21 around 10:30 a.m., officers were on the scene of a crash and traffic was stopped in all directions. [...]
Diwali is now officially celebrated in Pennsylvania
Diwali is now an official holiday in Pennsylvania. On Monday, October 21, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law while attending a Diwali celebration. Diwali, known as the “Festival of Lights,” lasts five days with the main celebration occurring on the third day. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from October 29...
PA 8th Congressional District Debate | Congressman Matt Cartwright and Rob Bresnahan, Jr. | WVIA
... counties; roughly the eastern half of Luzerne County, including Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Hazleton; and all of Monroe County, except for Polk and ...
Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit - Yahoo
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested after they allegedly committed retail theft at the Pocono Premium Outlets and ...
Watch the PA-08 Debate Between Matt Cartwright, Rob Bresnahan - PoliticsPA
The two candidates for the 8th Congressional District seat in northeastern Pennsylvania met on the debate stage on Tuesday night.