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BRC News 13: Susan Wild Asks President to Lower Grocery Prices

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Last week, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Blue Ridge Cable News 13 to talk about her recent push to lower grocery prices for Pennsylvanians. 

Congresswoman Susan Wild: “If you’re buying a package…and you find out that there’s a third less in the package, obviously that’s going to make a difference in how far it goes in feeding your family.”

Hammering for a cause at Shawnee Inn | She Nailed It!

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Teams competed for the Golden Hammer on Sunday at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort to raise cash for a local nonprofit.


Author: WNEP Web Staff
Published: 2:28 PM EDT May 20, 2024
Updated: 2:28 PM EDT May 20, 2024
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Swinging a hammer helped raise money for affordable housing over the weekend in Monroe County.

Eight teams of four women each competed for the Golden Hammer on Sunday at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The friendly competition—called She Nailed It!—was a fundraiser for Monroe County Habitat for Humanity.

Water worries in Monroe County community

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The water company warns that high levels of manganese could be dangerous for children.

 

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A warning from the water company to parents who live in one community in Monroe County: Don't let infants drink the water. Water testing shows high levels of a mineral, which can cause health issues.

Officials with Pennsylvania American Water say mixing water containing high levels of manganese and baby formula, which already contains manganese, can cause dangerous levels of the mineral in infants.

Rental property stirs up controversy in Monroe County

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POCONO MANOR, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local rental property in the Poconos is stirring up controversy for much more than noise complaints.

The property has been a point of contention for its lack of licensing to operate as a rental, but neighbors have more concerns than what’s on paper.

We first heard about this property at a Pocono Township hearing on April 23 addressing its lack of permits .

PennDOT: Monroe County Upcoming Road Work 05/16/2024

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Monroe County: Upcoming Road Work

05/16/2024

County:  Monroe

Municipality:  Stroud Twp.

Road name:  PA 191

Between:  PA 447  and Mill Creek Road

Type of work:  Inspection

Work being done by:  PennDOT Bridge Inspection Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Northbound lane restriction. 

Start date:  6/18/24

Est completion date:  6/18/24

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

Three charged with multiple retail thefts in Monroe County - Yahoo

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MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three women are being charged after police say they were involved in multiple retail thefts across Monroe County costing over $1,300.

According to the Pocono Township Police, the following three women were arrested for allegedly committing retail thefts in Monroe County over the weekend;

Missing Person: 300 Lincoln Ave Giant Employee

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We found out that the lady that works at the alcohol section in 300 Lincoln Ave. Giant is missing. She was last seen leaving work 10pm yesterday in an her old Jeep Liberty (olive green color) and has been missing since then. She did not report to work this morning. The workers there already called the hospitals with no luck. Unfortunately, that's all the information I have. I will update this post if I get more info. If anyone notices anything, please call the police. She is 55, short hair, white.