Monday, 18 March 2024 08:58

Let's Fish: At Ice Lake (April 6, 2024)

Get out and enjoy the opening day of Trout season on Saturday, April 6 at beautiful Ice Lake. Located at 6339 Rt. 191, the lake will be stocked and ready! Catch the "Golden" trout and win a prize*

Swiftwater Forest Preserve, 239 Donaldson Rd, Cresco, PA 18326
(technically in Paradise)

More info here

April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Although this forest preserve has the name “Swiftwater” in it, don’t look for any open water—there’s none! Swiftwater Creek is nearby but we won’t see it on our loop hike. An old woods road leads gradually uphill through a mixed hardwood forest, passing a chimney and outhouse. We’ll ascend and descend gradually through softwoods and spring flowers for about 2.5 miles in these 98 acres of woodland owned by Paradise Township. Wildlands Conservancy is working on a large erosion issue near here.
Wear comfortable footgear. Dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking poles are optional. Dogs are welcome.
This walk is free and is part of the Get Out! For Wellness series, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Please register online.

ADDRESS: 239 Donaldson Rd, Cresco, PA 18326 GPS: 41.102380, -75.293948

DIRECTIONS:From I-80 take exit #298 for PA-611 toward Scotrun. Turn left onto PA-611 N (signs for Scotrun/Mt Pocono) and go 2.9 miles. At the Exxon, turn right onto PA-314 E/Lower Swiftwater Rd. Stay straight to stay on Rt 314. From the Exxon it’s 1.3 miles to where you turn slight left onto Donaldson Rd/T588. Go about 0.5 mi to Swiftwater Forest Preserve parking lot on your left. Do NOT block the gate. More parking is available at 229 Donaldson Road that you just passed.

Questions: Arianna Kohler, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Source:
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/bethlehem/calendar/event/20240407/8fc8a1f9-4ca9-425b-bcde-eed3e3a013b0/wildlands-conservancy-get-out-for-wellness-swiftwater-forest-preserve

Wednesday, 06 March 2024 11:46

Gun Raffle (May 4, 2024)

$20 donation

Call the fire house for ticket availability:
570-595-7777

May 4, 2024 at 4pm
6690 Route 191
Cresco, PA 18326

Wednesday, 06 March 2024 11:44

Cornhole Tournament: June 9, 2024

June 9, 2024
Register / pay by May 31

Update 3/5/24 @ 7pm
PA Homepage Article: Shooting investigation underway in Monroe County
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/shooting-investigation-underway-in-monroe-county/


Confirmed second-hand: homeowner indicated this was a gang-related drive-by shooting.
6 shots heard - around 3:30am, morning of March 4, 2024
Oak Ridge Lane & Ridge Road

HARRISBURG, Feb. 28 – State Rep. Maureen Madden said the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded almost $119,000 to help firefighters and EMS providers in Monroe County.

“Fire and EMS companies face constant challenges, including tight budgets that make it tough to meet equipment, maintenance and other operating expenses. Our hardworking first responders deserve every resource they need to respond to local emergencies and to increase and retain their membership,” said Madden. D-Monroe.

Madden said the following organizations serving the 115th Legislative District received funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program:

  • Acme Hose Co. No. 1 (fire) -- $14,228.
  • Barrett Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
  • Bushkill Emergency Corps (EMS) -- $10,000.
  • Marshalls Creek Fire Co. (fire and EMS) -- $24,423.
  • Pocono Mountain Regional EMS (EMS) -- $14,995.
  • Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
  • Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Co.  (fire) -- $14,423.
  • Pocono Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $14,228.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 23:16

Easter Egg Hunt (Mountainhome UMC)

Saturday, March 30 at 11am

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 23:13

Pickleball at BARC!

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 23:11

BARC Clothing Outreach

Have you seen all the wonderful FREE items at the clothing outreach located in the BARC open Monday and Wednesday 9 to 12. Stop in for a closet refresh or drop off donations. They follow the school calendar if school is closed they are closed.

Public Meeting Attendee,

Thanks for attending the Brodhead Tributaries Dam Rehabilitation Public Meeting on February 8, 2024, where the different rehabilitation alternatives for Leavitt Branch and Goose Pond dams were discussed. Below is a link to the presentation slides.

Recently a witness came forward with a detailed account and description that verified Madeleine Leonard was told what happened to her husband, John Leonard, Sr. and why he was murdered. Madeleine said she was going to the Police after finding out what happened to John Leonard. Because of this, she was lured out and killed in Mt. Pocono.