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Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, July 15-21
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between July 15 and 21, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
Middle Smithfield supervisors accept $1.1 million bid for municipal golf course
A bid for the Middle Smithfield Township municipal golf course has officially been awarded. During the June 27 township Board of Supervisors meeting, all three supervisors voted to accept Ryan Schmidt’s bid, on behalf of Minnesota-based Rise Select LLC, for the Country Club of the Poconos. ...
Exploring the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in East Stroudsburg, houses the largest collection of Frank Frazetta original paintings and drawings in the world. Renowned for his work on comic books, paperback covers,...
FOX's Brian Kilmeade Weighs-In on Upcoming Election
STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — FOX News' Brian Kilmeade will be visiting NEPA this weekend for his "The History, Liberty, and Laughs" tour. Kilmeade will be speaking at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday. Ahead of the show, our Jake Sarwar caught up with Brian to talk about...
August events in the Poconos: Festivals, stargazing, fireworks, opera, more | Kulick
We’re heading into August already! Can you believe it? But, not to worry, there’s a month of fun ahead (OK, so school starts around here on the 26th, but it is a short week)! There are so many local events, you’ll need to sharpen that pencil several times. On Aug. 2, Our Lady of Victory...
Lower Saucon Twp. Hires New Manager
Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. According to a news release, Bond has nearly a decade of experience as a municipal manager and has...
Tobyhanna Army Depot Acknowledges Contributions of Veteran Workforce
According to Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Department of Labor, an estimated 200,000 military members retire or separate from the U.S. Armed Forces every year. Their transition into civilian life can be daunting, especially regarding employment. In 2017, Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale established National Hire a Veteran Day. Observed annually on July 25, this day serves as a call to action for employers to recruit and hire veterans.
UGI to begin gas main replacement project in Northampton County borough next week
FREEMANSBURG, Pa. - UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a gas main replacement project in a Northampton County borough next week. The company says it is set to begin a gas main replacement project in Freemansburg Borough on Monday, July 29. The work is expected to be completed by late September...
Gloria Decker, veteran of N.J. politics, dies at 91
Gloria A. Decker, a barrier-breaking fixture in New Jersey politics for seven decades who served as both Democratic and Republican county chair in Warren County, as state lottery director, and as mayor of Phillipsburg, died on July 23. She was 91. She started in politics in 1953, at age 21,...
OASIS Community Center celebrates 5 years of substance abuse assistance
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Northampton County is marking five years of addressing the area's substance abuse issues. Officials held an anniversary event on Friday for the OASIS Community Center in Bethlehem. The center has served as a resource for people who have experienced substance-related loss, along with families and friends impacted...
Mosquito spraying set for Saturday night in 4 Warren County towns
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – The Warren County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be spraying against mosquitoes Saturday night, weather permitting, in parts of Phillipsburg, Lopatcong Township, Alpha Borough, and Harmony Township. The mosquito spraying will go on from 8:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 27...
Rayna Malhotra Honored by Political Leaders for 'Teen Scientist'
Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure gives a proclamation to Teen Scientist host Rayna Malhotra. The recognition came as Malhotra, who has recently graduated from Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, prepares to step down from her hosting role in September to attend Stanford University. In a ceremony at the WDIY facilities, Northampton...
Ridge and Valley Conservancy to host Ridgetop Circle fundraiser to support conservation efforts in Northwestern New Jersey
WALPACK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) — Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites the community to an evening of conservation and celebration at their upcoming Ridgetop Circle fundraiser, taking place on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Walpack Inn. This event aims to raise funds crucial to RVC’s ongoing...
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