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Lehigh Valley Dunkin’ eatery moving to larger, nearby location
WIND GAP, Pa. - A former hot spot for burgers and fries will soon be home to a popular coffee and doughnut chain in Northampton County. A location of Dunkin’, the country’s largest coffee and doughnuts brand, is planning to move from 855 S. Broadway in Wind Gap to a larger location across the street at Male Road and Route 512 in Wind Gap.
Fifth-grade collaboration space offers flexibility to students
Golden Hill Elementary fifth graders have a new space in which to collaborate and share ideas. The area includes flexible seating and a large white board, perfect for small groups, collaborating on project assignments and even as a quiet space for independent work. “It’s really interactive and fun to work...
Davaun C. Jackson Accused Of Kidnapping In Monroe Co.: PSP
Police said they received a phone call about a possible kidnapping involving a Ford SUV around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. They tracked the vehicle down at the Mount Pocono Walmart and found one victim with suspect Isaiah Rogers-Keeney, troopers said. Another victim was spotted leaving the store with a second suspect, Davaun Carlon Jackson, according to authorities.
New Jersey golf course offering $17.76 greens fees for the Fourth of July because 'Merica
As nice as it is to get some golf in on a holiday, it also has its drawbacks, namely, a packed golf course and a hiked-up greens fee. One New Jersey golf course has fixed the latter issue for the Fourth of July next week in a big way, with one small catch.
Traffic pattern changes in East Stroudsburg
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The new signs are up, and traffic is flowing differently on this part of Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg. It's the first day of drivers traveling south-bound from Analomink Street to Washington Street. "I almost knocked the divider down because I forgot they were closing...
Mount Olive Police
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - A 20-year-old Budd Lake man was charged with robbery on Thursday, June 13, according to police. According to police, at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, Officer Shane Spitzer and Detective Corporal Mark Reynolds responded to a report that there was a disturbance in Eagle Rock Village by building 47.
Egg drop sparks student creativity
“Drop that egg! Drop that egg!” Golden Hill fifth and second graders eagerly repeated this chant, waiting for teachers to drop the next group’s contraption from the ledge. Would the egg placed carefully inside survive the fall?. The annual egg drop, this year held on June 13, brings...
What is The Smallest Town in New Jersey?
Despite its diminutive size, Walpack Township encompasses a vast expanse of 24.88 square miles, offering a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape from the urban hustle and bustle. The township is home to a variety of natural wonders, including the Delaware River, Buttermilk Falls, and numerous hiking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fine dining to food truck grub: The best things we ate this week
Double good news, North Jersey: I'm back from Europe, and it's officially summer!. That's right — according to science, the North Pole has reached its maximum tilt towards the sun, meaning the best season of the year is in full swing. And, in case you need a reminder of...
Hours-Long Manhunt For Independence Twp Shooting Suspect Ends In PA Arrest, Police Say
Around 9:40 a.m., Independence Township and New Jersey State Police responded to a home on Alphano Road for a shooting, prompting a shelter-in-place for the neighborhood, the county prosecutor's office said. The suspect, who was not identified, was captured in Pennsylvania, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted around 11:30 a.m.,...
Fighting the Flood: A Portrait of Resilience in Rockaway
For most New Yorkers, experience with the ocean may be few and far between. For the Rockaways though, life revolves around the activity of the ocean and its waterways. This is becoming truer with every passing month; flooding has increased in both consistency and severity. Rockaway is rising to the challenge of worsening floods.
Man arrested after fatal shooting in small N.J. town, investigators say
A man was arrested Thursday and accused of fatally shooting a person in Warren County earlier in the day, officials said. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, according to statement from the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.
POCONO RACEWAY, OAG TO STAGE SIXTH ANNUAL DRUG TAKE BACK WEEKEND DURING JULY 12-14 NASCAR EVENT
Office of the Attorney General’s statewide program has collected and destroyed nearly 300 tons of prescription drugs since 2017. Pocono Raceway has collected more than 450 pounds of medications in the first five years serving as the state’s only large-scale drug takeback effort. LONG POND, Pa. (June 27,...
Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation Awards $11,500 To College-Bound Students
More than $11,000 in scholarships were officially handed out to nine Franklin students June 23 by the Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation. The students and their families gathered at the Township Performance Gazebo on DeMott Lane for an informal photo session and meeting with Warrior 4 Life Foundation organizers. The...
Body of teen swimmer recovered in West Milford, NJ reservoir
WEST MILFORD – A missing swimmer’s body was recovered Wednesday from the Clinton Reservoir located within the Newark Watershed Property, according to news release posted on the Facebook page of Mayor Michele Dale. The body has been identified as 18-year-old Randolph resident Eshan Aman Ullah, according to the...
Erin Dietrich Named to Wilkes University Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 Semester
DOVER — Erin Dietrich was named to the Dean’s List at Wilkes University for the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. Wilkes University opens doors for those willing...
Wawa Wows Customers in New Markets
The Pennsylvania Wawa at 2977 Route 611 welcomed customers to its grand opening on June 27, featuring a ribbon cutting, free coffee and T-shirts handed out to the first 100 customers in line. Also on June 27, the operator threw a local party for its new location at 625 North State Road in the Florida town of Palatka.
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