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Breaking News!
PPL files “Route B” power line application
HARRISBURG (January 6) - Electric Utilities submits Susquehanna-Roseland power line to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for approval; line would cut through southern Pike County
Police seek stabbing suspect
STROUDSBURG (January 6) - Paul Torres is wanted for the December 28th stabbing of a man at the Elks Club in Stroudsburg

Man faces multiple charges after domestic dispute
TOBYHANNA (January 6) - A Tobyhanna man faces several charges after allegedly terrorizing a female acquaintance with a butcher knife

Large vehicles stolen
TOBYHANNA (January 6) - Police are investigating separate reports of a tractor trailer, and later a tractor, stolen from Van Fleet on Route 196 in Tobyhanna

Mount Pocono area road to close for five months
MOUNT POCONO (January 5) - Route 314 in Mount Pocono will be closed to all but local traffic beginning this morning
Top doctor at Commonwealth Medical College to address Wayne Chamber
HONESDALE (January 5) - Dr. D’Alessandri will address The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Annual Membership Meeting

Jewelry taken in burglary
BLOOMING GROVE (January 5) - Police are investigating the reported burglary of a residence at 109 Mustang Drive in Hemlock Farms, two weeks ago

Items taken from car
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP (January 5) - Electronics items were reported stolen from a car parked at a home in Tanglwood Lakes

WMH announces first birth of new year
HONESDALE (January 4) - Raymond Vincent Harrington IV arrived in the world, at approximately 5:53am on January 2nd

Turnpike tolls go up at midnight
HARRISBURG (January 3) - New toll rates for most of the Pennsylvania Turnpike begin at midnight Sunday morning.

Weis Markets freezes prices
SUNBURY (January 3) - Chain, with stores in Monroe and Pike counties,  lowers and freezes prices on thousands of staple items for 90 days
Mattress chain closes
NEPA (January 3) - Mattress Man, which operated nine stores, including in Monroe and Wayne counties, has abruptly gone out of business, after 24 years
Assault with jewelry box
TOBYHANNA (January 3) - A domestic dispute resulted in a broken nose when a woman allegedly threw a jewelry box, hitting a man in the face, breaking his nose

WMH names “Employee of the Year”
HONESDALE (January 2) - Maureen Bartron, RN, has been a Wayne Memorial Hospitals Employee for 30 years

CDD announces annual “Chefs Do Dinner”
MILFORD (January 2) -  The 11th annual event, on March 24, is a fundraiser for the Center for Developmental Disabilities

Shutterbugs 4-H Club visits Childs Park
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP (January 2) - Club members get together for a photographic shooting experience on a Saturday morning

Work-release inmate still at large
EAST STROUDSBURG (January 1) - A Monroe County Correctional Facility inmate who did not return from a work release program Tuesday is still on the loose

Resolution: Emergency kit
HARRISBURG (January 1) - Pennsylvanians urged to include emergency preparedness in New Year’s resolutions
Bank in grocery store robbed - the weapon, lighter fluid
BLAKESLEE (December 31) - A   man who got away with an undetermined amount of money after spraying the teller counter with lighter fluid
Woman found dead in home, with more than 60 birds
STROUDSBURG (December 31) - More than sixty birds, including six that were dead, were found in the home of a deceased woman, over the weekend
Pike County budget passed
MILFORD (December 30) - The 2009 budget, with almost the same tax levy as this year, was adopted on a split vote

Couple loses new home to fire
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP (December 30) - A couple lost their new home to fire the day they moved into it

Chickens escape truck fire
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP (December 30) - A tractor-trailer hauling live chickens caught fire on Interstate 84 in Dingman Township, Monday morning

Stolen merchandise recovered following domestic dispute
TOBYHANNA (December 30) - Several items, stolen from area retail stores, were recovered after police responded to a domestic dispute at Pocono Farms

Juvenile cited for growing pot
LONG POND (December 30) - A domestic disturbance investigation led to the arrest of a 16-year-old for growing marijuana

Restaurant cited for noise
MOUNT POCONO (December 30) - The owners of the Mi Casa restaurant, on Knob Road in Mount Pocono will be cited following an incident early Sunday

Beverage store burglarized
CANAAN TOWNSHIP (December 29) - The Waymart Beverage, on Roosevelt Highway in Canaan Township was broken into over the weekend

Small fire contained at area school
BROADHEADSVILLE (December 29) - A fire in ceiling of one classroom at Pleasant Valley Middle School, was quickly contained

Smokers encouraged to put quitting at top of resolution list
HARISBURG (December 28) - Planning, support improve chances of success

Missing Mount Pocono man safe  
MOUNT POCONO (December 27) - Kevin Woody, 55, missing since last Monday, reported safe back at his group home

Multiple burglaries under investigation
POCONO SUMMIT (December 27) - Pocono Mountain Regional Police are investigating several burglaries that occurred over four days up to and including Christmas Day

Man arrested after firing shots in Tobyhanna
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP (December 27) - A Breinigsville man faces multiple charges after firing shots from a gun, while apparently drunk

Internet safety important during holidays
HARRISBURG (December 26) - Attorney General Tom Corbett urged parents to discuss the importance of Internet safety especially with new electronic devices or games as holiday gifts

“Strengthening Families” plans spring session
MILFORD (December 26) - Strengthening Families is for middle school age youth and their parents/caregivers

ESU Names Dr as Associate Provost
EAST STROUDSBURG (December 26) - Dr. Yun K. Kim has been named Associate Provost of Academic and Institutional Effectiveness at East Stroudsburg University
United Way goal thermometer: Mercury rising  (December 25)
Cherry Valley designated as national wildlife refuge
(December 24)

Cherry Valley – a  Pinchot legacy   (December 24)

Man sought for terrorizing ex-girlfriend  (December 24)

Deadline near for senior property tax, rent rebates 
(December 24)

Fort Dix five not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of conspiracy
(December 23)

Bridge Commission approves E-ZPass discount, fee changes
(December 23)

PMC introduces new president  (December 23)

‘Classrooms for the Future’ audit subject to interpretation
(December 23)

Despondent boyfriend stabs himself  (December 23)
Pike man charged with stealing from construction business
(December 23)
Fort Dix five guilty of conspiracy, but not attempted murder
(December 22)
East Stroudsburg gets state money for recycling
(December 22)
PPL offers EnergyPlus   (December 22)

Republicans choose Argall for Rhoades’ Senate seat
(December 21)

Snow snarls region  (December 20)

One woman charged in three separate incidents 
(December 20)

PennDOT says it’s ready for storms  (December 19)

DV School Board concerned about economy and next budget
(December 19)
Krise Bus Company fuel use discussion continues
(December 19)

Pleasant Valley adopts dress code  (December 19)

DeNaples to fund Mount Airy improvements   (December 19)

Tafton woman charged with having sex with minor 
(December 19)
 

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