Student drowns at Wayne County camp
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP (August 20) - A 15-year-old member of the Pleasant Valley High School band apparently drowned in a pond at a summer camp

Wayne County’s new jail in full operation
TEXAS TOWNSHIP (August 20) - The Wayne County Correctional Facility in Indian Orchard, is fully open for business as of Monday August 18

Saw Creek concerned about power line
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP (August 19) - Saw Creek Estates Community Association meets with state senator, voices concerns over proposed transmission line

Police still looking for anti-uniform graffiti vandals
STROUD TOWNSHIP (August 19) - Police ask for help in identifying the graffiti vandals who damaged the Stroudsburg Junior High School last Thursday

Thief charges construction material
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP (August 19) - Police are looking for a man who fraudulently charged a large amount of construction supplies at Gumble Brothers Home Center

ESU Students heading to conventions
EAST STROUDSBURG (August 19) - Will Fritz, Lauren Zrillo to experience national political conventions 

Wayne County crash kills teen
CLINTON TOWNSHIP (August 18) - Speed is blamed for a crash that killed one and injured two others

Lawmakers support continued discussions on bypass
HARRISBURG (August 18) - St. Sen. Lisa Baker says the Marshall’s Creek Traffic Relief Project remains vital to the region

Volunteers and agencies needed for Day of Caring
MILFORD (August 18) - United Way of Pike County’s 8th annual Day of Caring is September 20th

Arts grants announced for Monroe County
HARRISBURG (August 18) - Three organizations will share more than $15,000

Milford man dead in ATV accident
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP (August 17) - An ATV rider, not wearing a helmet, died Saturday evening in an accident near Gold Key Lake Estates

PCYC launches Youth Volunteer Corps
MILFORD (August 17) - Pike County Youth Coalition will use an allocation from United Way to fund an afterschool volunteer program

United Way announces allocations
MILFORD (August 16) - United Way of Pike County to funds 21 local human service agencies through just ended campaign

Young bicyclist, not wearing helmet, hit by car
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP (August 16) - A 9-year-old girl was flown to the hospital after being struck by a car Friday afternoon

Attempted armed robbery reported
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP (August 16) - Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery Wednesday night at Pocono Farms East

Bypass planning continues
ALLENTOWN (August 15) - Advisory group has met to begin its assessment on how to address short and long-term traffic issues at Marshalls Creek

Kresgeville man charged with child rape
ROSS TOWNSHIP (August 15) - Police allege Elvis Koch had sex with a girl who was nine at the time the assaults happened in 2003

Anti-uniform graffiti vandals hit school 
STROUDSBURG (August 15) - Vandals opposed to the Stroudsburg School District's new uniform policy sprayed their discontent at the Junior High School

Pike County has first ever voters guide
Milford (August 15) - The guide, with essential voter information, will be available at several locations

DUI checkpoints in place
POTTSVILLE (August 15) - The Sobriety Checkpoints will be conducted through September 21

Two dead, several hurt in SUV crash   (August 14)

Hit-and-run fatal on Interstate 80  (August 14)

Murder suspect headed to trial  (August 14)

Baker, other senators, voice opposition to I-80 tolls  (August 14)

Three hurt in crash  (August 14)

Two reported dead in Monroe County crash (August 13)

Wayne County home builder to face charges  (August 13)

TV market analyst Joe Battipaglia to speak at Pike Chamber bash  (August 13)

Child dies week after swimming accident  (August 12)

Victim of golf cart accident identified  (August 12)

PMC to share in program for low income first-time parents
(August 12)

Nikles’ recognized as “Certified Green Professionals™”
(August 12)

Death in Pocono Summit under investigation  (August 12)

Convicted felon found in possession of stolen gun  (August 12)

Crash clogs Route 33 south   (August 11)

Consumer advocate seeks local hearings on PCLP rate request
(August 11)

Verizon, unions reach contract agreement  (August 11)

Saw Creek’s man’s death not suspicious  (August 11)

I-80 toll bridge lane closures  (August 11)

Humane Society seeks donations for tricky tray  (August 11)

Boy killed in golf cart accident  (August 10)

Smoky junkyard fire under control  (August 10)

National Park Service plans analysis of proposed power line route  (August 9)

Rendell says PPL’s rate stabilization plan points to needed legislation  (August 9)

Road rage leads to charges  (August 9)

Police investigate possible armed robbery  (August 9)

Pike County Arts and Crafts Show, Festival of Wood, in Milford
(August 9)

PUC approves PPL’s rate stabilization plan  (August 8)

United Way partners with IGA  (August 8)

Food and wine fest planned  (August 8)

I-80 toll both locations listed  (August 7)

Mount Pocono receives recycling grant  (August 7)

United Way thanks Alan Cunningham  (August 7)

Route B not without issues  (August 6)

Charges filed against suspect in standoff  (August 6)

Milford man reported killed in NYC accident  (August 6)

Baker joins call for special session on government reform
(August 6)

Six area school districts get money for tutoring programs
(August 6)

Scavello awards scholarships to college-bound students
(August 6)

PUC maintains opposition to NIETC  (August 5)

Child rescued from pond  (August 5)

PMSD gets dual enrollment grant  (August 5)

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau awards scholarships   (August 5)

Boscov’s seeks bankruptcy protection  (August 5)

Full moon leads to charges  (August 5)

Two Honesdale residents killed in New York State crash
(August 4)

Major funding approved for Honesdale Readiness Center
(August 4)

Tri-State area “doing it right”, says chamber head  (August 4)

Juveniles charged with underage drinking   (August 4)

Cindy McCain takes political laps in Poconos  (August 4)

PEEC receives NCAC Annual Community Award  (August 4)

Lane restrictions on I-80 Delaware River bridge  (August 4)

No Verizon strike, yet  (August 3)

United Way of Pike County focus: Country Ark Farm
(August 3)

New bass fishing opportunity in Wayne County    (August 3)

Utilities report earnings declines  (August 2)

Sanofi Pasteur begins shipping this year’s flu vaccine  (August 2)

PR business honored for documentary  (August 2)

New addition to PennDOT District 5 team  (August 2)

71-year-old woman going to prison for DWI hit-and-run  
(August 1)

Road work schedules altered for race weekend  (August 1)

Monroe County receives recycling grant  (August 1)