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Update:  This press conference was held on March 30, 2021.  The livestream, video presentation, and investigative report from the Criminal Investigations Division of the Office of the District Attorney are available at http://monroecountyda.com/news/district-attorneys-office-releases-investigative-report-police-videos-in-christian-hall-case.

Even most Christians don’t have a Biblical worldview. So, what’s a Biblical worldview? First, There is God and He is Truth. Second, “There was a Creation – an Act of God.” Third – “There was a Fall where sin entered the world precipitated by the Devil. And last, “There is Redemption – procured by Jesus Christ.” At APN [American Pastors Network] we urge pastors to prepare every sermon from a Biblical worldview perspective including the reality of an Eternal God, a Creation, a Fall with all the ugliness of sin, but thankfully – Redemption. That Redeemer is Jesus Christ – the sacrificial Lamb of God slain before the world began – to redeem – a depraved and sinful mankind. “Can I fully explain all that God did? No. But I can believe it and live it –and so can you! – Sam Roher

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited Monroe County's first COVID-19 mass vaccination event at Pocono Raceway. Lehigh Valley Health Network sponsored the event, which vaccinated 3,000 people in an outdoor, drive-through setting. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Was Jesus a racist in need of rebuke? Well, before we even examine the text of Mark chapter 7 or the claims of a progressive “pastor” and LGBT activist, consider 2 Corinthians 5:21, “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Scripture is clear—Christ never sinned. And Scripture is also clear that racism (preferential treatment and hatred of others) is a sin (e.g., James 2:1–4). So was Jesus racist? No, absolutely not. Now here’s the argument “Pastor” Brandan Robertson made in a recent TikTok: Did you know that there’s a part of the Gospel of Mark where Jesus uses a racial slur? In Mark chapter 7 there’s the account of the Syrophoenician woman. A woman who is Syrian and Greek, both of which there were strong biases against within the Jewish community.

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Pocono Mountain Regional EMS is asking for business sponsorships for the 2021 Business Subscription Drive. For more information, please visit  https://pmrems.org/subscription_page.html   

Northampton Community College (NCC) became a PA Department of Education (DOE) Certified Suicide Prevention Institution. Only five colleges in Pennsylvania have submitted mental health and suicide prevention plans that were approved for this designation.   In order to qualify, institutions must have a plan that includes contact information […]

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden shares her frustrations with a bill that ignores the science behind the transmission of HIV/AIDS and would stigmatize those in the LGBTQ community. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Randy Halterman Recently charges of murder and attempted murder were held for court following a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Michael Muth in the case of Commonwealth vs. Randy Halterman. The charges were filed after the shooting of twenty-year-old Adam Schultz and his girlfriend, Chasity Frailey, which occurred in a building off of Route 447 in Stroud Township. The building was inhabited by the defendant. Mr. Schultz was killed while Ms. Frailey, who was also struck by gunfire, survived. The revised criminal complaint and affidavit can be reviewed HERE.

When Tapping for Tree Sap, Timing is EverythingHello Folks, Aunt Eunice here! I hope you are all doing well. The coldest harvest is now over and the ice house is full to the rafters with nice big blocks of ice. We should have plenty for our needs which is mostly for making homemade ice cream and for keeping the birch beer kegs cold. Now we are preparing for the sweetest job on the farm, maple sugaring. The farmer started tapping the maple trees about ten days ago and has been storing the sap for Maple Sugaring Day. Quiet Valley members are invited to attend and will get to sample buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes with our 2020 syrup on it. They can learn all about the process as it was done in the 19th century. It always amazes me that it takes 40 gallons of sap to get 1 gallon of syrup! No wonder it is so pricey in the stores. If you keep cooking it past the syrup stage you can eventually get maple sugar. What a wonderfully tasting sweetener.

Thanks to my son-in-law, our web site is functioning again. So we will be streaming our Sunday service. The link is https://victorybaptistpocono.com/stream-live/

Anthony Gudino In a recent written Opinion from the Pennsylvania Superior Court the Appeal of Anthony Gudino has been denied. Gudino was found guilty of Third Degree Murder, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person following a jury trial on July 15, 2019. Gudino was sentenced to 23 ½ to 47 years in state prison for the murder of his five (5) month old infant child.Gudino’s appeal was based on the claim that there was no evidence to support that he caused the fatal injuries to the child or acted with the malice required for murder. He also challenged the denial of an involuntary manslaughter instruction to the jury.

For all the latest legislative updates, from Harrisburg to Monroe County, be sure watch Monroe Matters with Rep. Maureen Madden Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. on BRCTV-13. More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden

Barbara Rogers

The Monroe County Control Center is currently accepting applications for the positions of Fiscal-Procurement Officer, Human Resources Manager and 911 Public Safety Dispatcher.

The Monroe County Control Center is currently accepting applications for the positions of Fiscal-Procurement Officer, Human Resources Manager and 911 Public Safety Dispatcher.

As the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19/Coronavirus continue to progress, the Monroe County Control Center would like to reassure the public that our 911 dispatchers and staff remain dedicated to our mission of providing the residents and visitors of Monroe County with the highest level of customer service. CLICK HERE to read more and learn about additional […]

As the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19/Coronavirus continue to progress, the Monroe County Control Center would like to reassure the public that our 911 dispatchers and staff remain dedicated to our mission of providing the residents and visitors of Monroe County with the highest level of customer service. CLICK HERE to read more and learn about additional […]

Drug abuse can have some serious side effects, including overdose. Whether it is an illegal or prescribed drug, or an accidental or intentional overdose, drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent in our society. CLICK HERE to see how drug overdoses are affecting Monroe County.

Drug abuse can have some serious side effects, including overdose. Whether it is an illegal or prescribed drug, or an accidental or intentional overdose, drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent in our society. CLICK HERE to see how drug overdoses are affecting Monroe County.