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Highland Township Swimmer Drowns In Townsend Lake
A 21-year-old Highland Township man drowned today while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. The man was swimming with a friend when the man unexpectedly went underwater and did not resurface. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was dispatched to the incident at approximately 1:40pm. Divers located...
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
New Palmer police station could cost up to $32.6M
PALMER TWP., Pa. – The Palmer Township Board of Supervisors on Monday night received a feasibility study presentation on a proposed new police station. The presentation, offered by Alloy5 Architecture, calls for new construction on the township's existing complex site. In citing its rationale for the new location, Alloy5...
Husband and wife launch Jim Thorpe Elopements, ensuring ‘a seamless and joyous celebration’
A new business is offering assistance to couples seeking a unique and intimate elopement, with all-inclusive ceremony services that include photography, floral arrangements, hair and makeup services, a cake and an officiant. Jim Thorpe Elopements, offering all-inclusive Jim Thorpe and Poconos elopement packages, will host a launch party, 6-8 p.m....
21-year-old man drowns while swimming in Oakland County lake
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 21-year-old Highland Township man drowned Tuesday, July 16, while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. According to authorities, he was swimming with a friend when he unexpectedly went underwater and did not surface. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was sent out just after 1:30 p.m. Divers reportedly found the man about 100 feet from short in about 20 feet of water at about 2 p.m. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Road in Jim Thorpe to be closed as UGI installs gas main
JIM THORPE, Pa. - A road in a Carbon County borough will be closed as UGI works on installing a gas main. Tentatively starting Wednesday, Race Street in Jim Thorpe will be closed for thru traffic from Broadway to Susquehanna Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to a news release from the borough.
Boozy B's Set to Close in August
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A popular alcohol-infused ice cream shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre is set to close next month. Boozy B's in Midtown Village announced on their Facebook page Tuesday they will be closing at the end of August. The shop owner says the decision was a difficult...
NASCAR Road to Victory Lane recap
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Watch our Road to Victory Lane special from NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. Get a full recap of the Xfinity and Truck series race and hear from the winners of both. It was Martin Truex Jr.’s last time racing to the Tricky Triangle. We spoke to him ahead of […]
The Ins & Outs of Retractable Banner Stands
According to a recent In-plant Impressions’ report, “Trends and Services in the In-plant Industry (2024),” 90% of in-plants are providing their customers with banners and signs. These banners come in all sizes, from tabletop to taller than your average person, and many of them roll shut into the base of a retractable banner stand.
Five Pocono football games to watch in 2024
It is almost time for high school football in the Poconos, and there are plenty of games to be excited about in 2024. While the rivalries are always attractive and anticipated, there are some other games that carry a lot of implications for the postseason. Below are some of the games that fans on the mountain should watch this coming fall.
Moore supervisors OK study of new township building
At the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting July 2, the board discussed and approved $13,500 for a feasibility study for options that include the possibility of constructing a new municipal building. Township leaders have been talking about the renovation of the current building or constructing a new building for about two years.
Transfer Day at Scranton and Hazleton Campuses – July 31
Johnson College is holding a Transfer Day on Thursday, July 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Scranton and Hazleton campuses. The College is encouraging current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path to visit its campus.
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