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Search for alleged lawn mower theft suspect at Home Depot

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they need help identifying a suspect after he allegedly stole two lawnmowers from Home Depot.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on June 24 around 4:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to Home Depot on Pocono Commons Drive for a reported retail theft.

Police say the man pictured below first stole two Dewalt 21-inch push mowers valued at $1,198.00.

Two charged after kidnapping, rape in Monroe County

Officers stated the suspect tried to commit a second theft by taking a washer-dryer combo on display, however, he was stopped.

Police noted the man then stole two Dewalt self-propelled push mowers valued at $1,398.00.

Probst Supports Bill for More Local Control Over Development


At a House Local Government Committee meeting, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst speaks in support of legislation that would give local municipalities more tools and resources to address the impact of large construction projects. Probst voiced her frustration with PennDOT over the local impact of the Interstate 80 construction in her district and supports the additional accountability the bill would add. 

More at RepProbst.com

PA bill would create school facilities office | The River Reporter

PA Rep. Tarah Probst (D, 189), which represents Monroe and Pike counties, is sponsoring the bill along with representatives Elizabeth Fiedler (D ...

Public Notice: 06/26/2024 [62f1c630cefe037fd7bcfdce9c947ebb]

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the fol-lowing: APPLICANTS Steve and Kerrie Zunino of 272 Mas-ters Way, Pottstown, PA 19464. Applicants seek a di-mensional variance to the minimum 100 ft. lot width required by Zoning Ordinance §155 Attachment 5. Applicants propose to subdivide three lots, identified as Lots 18, 19 and 20 Lidio Road, Greenwood Acres Subdivision. Each proposed lot is 99.33 ft. The property is identified as Tobyhanna Township Tax Code No. 19.19B.1.72. The properties are located on the westerly side of the junction of the Lidio Road and Cranberry Drive. The properties are zoned R- 2 Medium Density Residential. APPLICANT Noel Muir of 121 Knoll Drive, Blakeslee, PA 18610.

Public Notice: 06/26/2024 [b73f45807095ae7793f4692fe8ce9f0f]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority, herein after, The Waste Authority, will receive sealed bids for the installation of a septic system for its Military Road Recycling Facility. The work required shall include, but is not limited to, all labor, materials, tools and supervision to complete the work described in the bid document/specifications. Bid document/specifications are available, free of charge, by calling the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at 570-643-6100 or by person at the Waste Authority offices in Blakeslee, 183 Commercial Boulevard, Blakeslee, PA, 18610. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope prior to the bid opening date and time. Bids will only be accepted at The Waste Authority offices located at 183 Commercial Blvd, Blakeslee, PA, 18610. Bids must be submitted prior to 12:00pm, noon, on Mon-day, July 8th, 2024.

Public Notice: 06/26/2024 [da8a0c37c4be9a885acf7797da835094]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of July, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.the Ross Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on to hear the application for a variance of Thomas and Barbara Nedo/Fuelin’ Fine Auto Sales. The property is located at 397 Route 115, Saylorsburg, Pa, 18353, and bears tax parcel 5/2/1/10. The property is located in a VC zoning district. Applicant seeks a Use Variance for the purpose of being able to do repairs on vehicles and also offer U-Haul rental vehicles. This property was previously granted a Use Variance to allow for auto sales as the primary use by decision of the Zoning Hearing Board dated August 23, 2018. Vehicle and equipment rental, repair and sales operations are not permitted in a VC zoning district.

Public Notice: 06/26/2024 [fff66536b7ba288d1fdc25c83124546b]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of July, 2024, at 6:30 p.m the Ross Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on the request of Anthony Gioino for three separate variances under the Ross Township Zoning Ordinance. Property is located at 1272 Sarah Street, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania and bears tax map number 15/4/1/20-33. Properties are located in an R-2 Zone. Applicant seeks a dismissal from Zoning Ordinance Section 307(a) pertaining to minimum lot width and lot area requirements. Applicant also seeks variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 309(d) which requires a property owner to provide a reserve septic system location. Any interested party may examine the plans and applications for Applicant’s variance request during the regular business hours at the Ross Township Municipal building.

More Severe Weather Expected After 70 MPH Winds Hit Monroe County - WIBC

Sustained winds of 70 miles per hour caused significant damage in Monroe County, leading local officials to declare a Disaster Emergency.

Change Notification Monroe County Sheriff Sale

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Rattlesnake Slate Run, PA | wnep.com

Females abducted, held in shipping container in Monroe County: State Police ... Rattlesnake Slate Run, PA. Credit: Sharon Clark.

More than 100 Haitian migrants land in Key West - AOL.com

A group of more than 100 migrants from Haiti arrived off Key West in a sailboat early Wednesday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's ...

Women kidnapped and held in shipping container, two men arrested - Fox 56

Two men have been arrested after Pennsylvania State Police said four women were kidnapped and held in a shipping container in Monroe County.

More than 40000 without power in Monroe County after Tuesday storms - WISH-TV

Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown says a gust of 78 mph was reported at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday in Bloomington. Power outages persist. At 8 ...

458 Hannan Lane, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach

458 Hannan Lane, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a 8 beds, 4 baths, 2640 SqFt Multi Family property. View property details, photos, ...

Two charged after kidnapping, rape in Monroe County

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been charged after police say they kidnapped, bound, and raped four women in Monroe County.

According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), on Tuesday, June 25, a call was made stating that four women had been kidnapped and that the caller had spotted two of them in a vehicle.

Woman pleads guilty to animal abuse charge

Police would go on to say they found the suspected vehicle at a Walmart in Mount Pocono containing one victim and a suspect, Isaiah Rogers-Keeney. Shortly afterward, a second victim walked out of the store with the second suspect, Davaun Carlon Jackson.

Pickleball courts coming to Monroe County park

As Newswatch 16's Emily Kress explains, people are looking forward to a new space dedicated to the sport in Pocono Township.

Author: Emily Kress
Published: 4:48 PM EDT June 25, 2024

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The tennis courts at Mountain View Park in Pocono Township are a favorite spot for Dacosta Smith and his family.

"We always come out here when the weather is good. We've been playing out here for 20 years or so," said Smith.

But in recent years, a new game has taken over the court.

"People are playing pickleball now. Everywhere we go, it seems like it's picking up steam and pace," said Smith.

The lines are painted to go back and forth between the sports.

Let's Go Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River


Season 4, Episode 13 - This time of year is THE time of year to be out on the river whether it’s the Delaware which just held its annual sojourn or on the whitewater rapids on the Lehigh River – with numerous outfitters on the Lehigh our Deanna Fontanez caught up with Jim Thorpe River Adventures (https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/jim-thorpe-river-adventures/31/ ) in Lehighton recently – and river veteran Jerry McAward! He’s the guy behind the Lehighton Outdoor Center (https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/lehighton-outdoor-center-biking/1806/ ) which serves all your needs out there on the trails and the river!






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