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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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