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Governor Shapiro pays visit to Poconos in RV tour - Yahoo

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 20:32

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Following Governor Josh Shapiro's announcement in Scranton, he took a trip to Barley Creek Brewing ...

Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Monroe County - WBRE

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 20:17

Residents say the water tanker arrived on Friday after they received texts from Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) the day before about “high manganese ...

New online tool for tick season | wnep.com

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 19:27

People in the Keystone State can track the illnesses ticks can carry and spread. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with the experts about why ...

Water issues continue to impact Stroud Twp. community - WBRE

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:14

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A quiet community in the Poconos facing a big water problem. On Friday, residents in Blue Mountain ...

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

Submitted by john.galt on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 17:09

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!

Submitted by john.galt on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:22

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

Submitted by john.galt on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 00:00

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.