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Coolbaugh Township residents could see environmental referendum on the ballot - WVIA

Pocono Mountains Industries (PMI) and Orchard BJK Co., in a suit filed May 3 in Monroe County Court, argue that the township's Board of Supervisors ...
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Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for Monroe County District Court 43-3-04

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for Monroe County District Court 43-3-04 Source:https://www.paauditor.gov/auditor-general-defoor-announces-release-of-compliance-audits-for-county-offices-district-courts-14/Direct link:https://www.paauditor.gov/wp-content/uploads/audits-archive/Media/Default/Reports/cty43304Monroe071724.pdf 
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Pocono Politics: Episode 3

Pocono Politics Listen to Nate Covington, leader of the Monroe County Libertarian and also owner and manager this site, MonroeCountyPA.com.If you want news on a Township, School District, or just local news, this is a site that you should be on.
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Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting Draws Attention Amid Development Concerns in the Region

Image of mega warehouse in Mt. Pocono being constructed, Spring 2024 The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes, and a flurry of investment properties and short term rentals. Pocono Township residents have also… Read More
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Mt. Pocono Warehouse Should Serve as Warning to Neighboring Township Residents

image of speaker presenting to audience Saturday, August 17, the Top of the Mountain Democratic Club Speaker’s Bureau gathered community members at the Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church to discuss warehouse proliferation in the Pocono Region. Dr. Alex Jackson, biologist, and State Rep. Tarah Probst, PA-189, were guest speakers. The event took place less than a mile from a brand new 1 million square foot warehouse situated at the 5-… Read More
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Petition: Let’s Make the Browns Hill Rd / 191 Intersection Safe

Browns Hill Rd / 191 Intersection The petition will be sent to Peter Gonze Chair for Paradise Township for a response.Those of us traveling Route 191 (Paradise Valley Rd), and the many residents of the Timber Hill Community within Paradise and Price Townships, are requesting consideration and prompt action from PennDOT to minimize the risk of vehicular accidents and injuries at this potentially dangerous intersection. The… Read More
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State, local officials failed 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died after abuse, lawsuits say

Lawsuits contend that the state, two counties and different schools missed warning signs and failed to protect a 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who ...
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Support DEP’s Denial of Water Quality Permit for Monroe County Distribution Center

Tell DEP that you support the denial of permits that do not protect our Exceptional Value (EV) waters of Tunkhannock Creek and Keiper Run.Dear Elected Official:I write in support of DEP’s proposed denial of the Route 115 Associates’ NPDES permit application, No. PAD450180.When first submitted to DEP, this application did not address construction sequencing, did not analyze the discharges… Read More
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re: Pocono Heritage Land Trust & Paradise Open Space

Pocono Heritage Land Trust Hi neighbors,I feel the need to check in with my fellow Paradise township residents. How do you feel about open space? l have been a supporter of our Open Space fund since its inception. At this Monday’s Paradise Township Board of Supervisors meeting, I was disappointed to see the supervisors pass on an opportunity to protect a 70-acre property that lies in Paradise and a neighboring municipality… Read More
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District Attorney Missing Press Release Archive

Screenshot Editor's Note:Regarding this announcement here:http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/The missing press releases are available here:https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes: Child sexual assault arrest – seeking identity of any additional victimsChristopher Horsfield Republished for the Stroud… Read More
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