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Thursday, 18 November 2021 07:34

Dollar Store Construction Update: Concrete and Storm Water System

Photo taken 11/17/21
Concrete pad for the store is now finished.
Piping for storm water system is on-site.

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Thursday, 11 November 2021 21:04

Former PMSD Custodian Under Investigation After Admitting he Arranged to Meet Underage Boy for Sex

STROUDSBURG – Stroud Area Regional Police are investigating Roger Umphrey, 60, of East Stroudsburg, after the former custodian for the Pocono Mountain School District was recorded on videotape admitting that he had arranged to meet a 15-year-old boy for sex.

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Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:26

Election Results November 2021 Unofficial

Only 7 votes difference between Daryl Speicher and Bill Pipolo!

Based on unofficial results:

Supervisors:
Pam Gardsy (6 years)
Daryl Speicher (6 years)
Kelly Slinger (2 years)

Thursday, 04 November 2021 15:00

PP&L Rates Increasing 12/1/21

I received this notice from PP&L:

Shop for supply today before you see an increase

Your rate, as of your last bill: 7.544¢/kWh
Your rate as of 12/1/21: 9.502¢/kWh

Thursday, 28 October 2021 21:27

Vehicle Recall Day

Vehicle Recall Day November 8, 2021

Submitted by Tracy Fox, Traffic Safety Coordinator Highway Safety Network

Did you know there is an easy way to make sure your vehicle is safe by checking for recalls? According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, in 2020 there were 886 safety recalls affecting 55 million vehicles and other equipment in the United States. Sadly, 25% of recalls are never repaired. By not having your vehicle repaired it could result in a crash that causes serious injuries or even death.

Wednesday, 27 October 2021 14:47

Theft of Catalytic Converters

Stroudsburg - The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with local area police departments and the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating thefts of catalytic converters from personal vehicles, garages, dealerships and repair shops throughout Monroe County. If you have had a catalytic converter removed or stolen from your vehicle or removed and stolen from your vehicle while it was at a repair shop or a garage and you have not reported it to police please contact Detective Robert Sebastianelli of the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office at 570-517-3816 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Monday, 25 October 2021 07:03

Priest faces sex crime charges in Monroe County

Author: Rose Itzcovitz (WNEP)
Published: 5:49 PM EDT October 24, 2021
Updated: 5:49 PM EDT October 24, 2021
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CRESCO, Pa. — "These things are unpredictable, you never know what it happens," said Estelle Yessoh, Pocono Farms.

Churchgoers had just come out of Sunday morning mass, where they learned their pastor had been arrested.

"I hope it's not true because nothing like that should be happening," said Marie Herd of Tobyhanna.

According to court records, Pastor Gregory Loughney was arrested Friday.

Monday, 18 October 2021 09:04

October 2021 Courthouse Update

The Monroe County Commissioners together with the Judiciary are proceeding with plans to renovate, modernize and build an addition to the County Courthouse. These improvements are a priority for the County and the Court, and are the result of over a decade of careful study that consistently demonstrated a need for both expansion and modernization. The Monroe County Courthouse was built in 1890 and an identically-sized addition was built in 1934; both portions were added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1979. The courthouse was last expanded in 1979 and since then, the courthouse has served our community well. However, meeting current needs has forced the use of spaces not designed as work areas. With space limitations and an increasingly aged facility, Monroe County Officials have embarked on a project to upgrade the existing courthouse and construct an addition. With planning underway, this page will be periodically updated with information regarding the Courthouse project.

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Monday, 11 October 2021 08:25

New Dollar Store Construction - Photos - October 10, 2021

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Monday, 11 October 2021 08:22

New Preserved Farm Signs Unveiled In Monroe County

Over 100 farmers in Monroe County are getting greater recognition for preserving their farms. The newly designed sign was unveiled today in Brodheadsville.

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 08:23

Barrett Paradise Concert in the Park & Fall Festival

Saturday, September 25th, 2021 • 12pm - 4pm
    (Rain Date 9/26/21)
    Hosted @ the former
    Barrett Elementary Center in Cresco

Details:
http://rotaryclubofthepoconomountains.com/concert-in-the-park/

Thursday, 09 September 2021 16:42

Township Management & Hiring Practices

I recently filed a Right to Know request about our township's job openings, asking for a copy of any help wanted, job opening, or career opportunity posting that the township put together in the last 5 years. In 2019 Barrett Township reported almost $400,000 in payroll expenses so it would make sense that they regularly post ads and hold interviews, right?

Wrong.

The RTK response came back indicating the "records do not exist."

In other words, the Township has filled all of its employment needs by hiring people from within its own network, rather than advertising the openings and interviewing the best candidates for the positions.

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