Man gets three to six years for DUI fatal
MILFORD (July 3) - Nathan Krape, of Dingmans Ferry, was sentenced a term of three to six years for an accident that left a passenger in his car dead |
Robbery, assault, worth up to five years in prison
MILFORD (July 3) - A man who stole something from the Westfall Wal-Mart, then struck an employee with his fist, was sentenced to a term of 18 months to five years in state prison |
Pike County Court sentencing
MILFORD (July 3) - Several criminal sentences were issued by Pike County President Judge Joseph F. Kameen |
Commuter rail line to get upgrade
PORT JERVIS (July 3) - As the Port Jervis rail line of Metro-North continues to grow passenger numbers, the railroad is continuing to upgrade the infrastructure |
PPL submits customer efficiency plan
ALLENTOWN (July 2) - Utility says the intent is to help customers use electricity more wisely |
Police confirm man died following Milford crash
MILFORD (July 2) - The driver of a car that went out of control on Broad Street Monday, was pronounced dead at Port Jervis hospital, police now confirm |
Converters taken by car lot thieves
STROUD TOWNSHIP (July 2) - Dozens of catalytic converters were taken from vehicles on a car dealership lot, last weekend |
Smokes taken in overnight burglary
BUSHKILL (July 2) - Two burglars broke into the Bushkill Corners Deli, at the intersection of Bushkill Road and Route 2001, about 2 Wednesday morning |
State seeks $6 Million for cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks
HARRISBURG (July 2) - The list includes five properties in the Poconos |
Body of missing woman recovered from lake
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP (July 1) - Police confirmed it was Holly Steffens, 28, last seen Monday night, near the PPL boat launch on Lake Wallenpaupack |
Police ID train victim
EAST STROUDSBURG (July 1) - The homeless man run over by a train Sunday is Scott Salvador, 52, who had friends, but no known close relatives |
Cough closes kennel, temporarily
SHOHOLA (July 1) - The Pike County Humane Society to remain closed, as a precaution, at least for a few more days, because of kennel cough, a mild respiratory infection |
Paving to begin in Pike, Wayne counties
DUNMORE (July 1) - PennDOT plans to pave almost 37 miles between today and October |
High-speed E-ZPass in the works for Delaware Water Gap
DELAWARE WATER GAP (June 30) - DRJTBC approves an engineering contract to provide final design and post-design services |
Bill to expand adultBasic program clears House
HARRISBURG (June 30) - House Bill 1 would expand the adultBasic program to provide health care to more uninsured Pennsylvanians, as well as add fundamental benefits |
Woman reported missing at Lake Wallenpaupack
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP (June 30) - A Hawley woman reportedly disappeared shortly after beaching a boat near the PPL recreation facility late Sunday night |
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
MOUNT POCONO (June 30) - A Kunkletown man is in the Monroe County jail after police found drugs, paraphernalia and weapons in his car |
Man, sleeping on tracks, killed by train
EAST STROUDSBURG (June 29) - Police say a man, sleeping on the railroad tracks behind the East Stroudsburg K-Mart, was run over by a train Sunday afternoon |
Woman claims she was groped, chased
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP (June 29) - Police are looking for a man who allegedly groped then chased a woman, in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store on Route 209 |
Reborn hotel plans benefit opening
MILFORD (June 29) - Historic Tom Quick Inn to open its doors for United Way |
Pike County EDC unveils new logo
MILFORD (June 29) - Pike County Economic Development Authority hopes align its image more closely with the county it represents |
Suspect arrested in purse snatchings
STROUD TOWNSHIP (June 28) - Police say they have a suspect in connection with an attempted purse snatching, Friday morning, and the taking of another purse, a short time later |
Pike County Historical Society elects officers
MILFORD (June 28) - The Pike County Historical Society elected officers for 2009-2010, at their recent annual membership banquet |
Power still out in parts of Milford area
MILFORD (June 27) - As of early evening, all but about 700 Pike County Light and Power customers had power back on, more than a day after a violent storm that put most of the area in the dark.
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Violent storm causes power outages, some damage
POCONOS (June 27) - Brief but powerful storm leaves thousands without power and lots of broken trees |
Governor proposes more budget cuts
HARRISBURG (June 27) - With the budget deadline just four days away, Gov. Edward Rendell released a list of cuts totaling another $500 million |
Police look for purse snatcher
STROUD TOWNSHIP (June 27) - One purse was taken, a short time after another woman refused to let go of her purse |
Gunshots fired at Stillwater Lakes
POCONO SUMMIT (June 27) - Police are investigating a report of gunshots, late Thursday night, on Hunter Drive |
Fugitive arrested in Pike County
BLOOMING GROVE (June 27) - A man wanted for burglary in Passaic County NJ was arrested in Pike County |
Father going to prison for accident that injured two children
MILFORD (June 26) - Roger Peetz, of Dingmans Ferry, will spend up to eight years in prison for a DWI accident that caused serious injury to two of his young children |
Pike County Court sentencing
MILFORD (June 26) - Cases handled this week by Pike County President Judge Joseph Kameen |
Arson suspect waives hearing
POCONO PINES (June 26) - Michael Bartell Jr., has admitted setting the June 7 fire at Classic Quality Homes on Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township |
Chestnuthill gets state recycling grant
HARRISBURG (June 26) - Chestnuthill Township receives $22,00 under the state DEP’s Recycling Performance Grant Program |
Remains are of man missing for four years
MOUNT POCONO (June 25) - Skeletal remains of William Bishop, last seen alive in 2005, found off Route 940 last week |
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Ohio
MOUNT POCONO (June 25) - An Ohio man, believed responsible for the May 29 robbery of the Citizens Bank in Mount Pocono, is in custody |
Train station tire slashing suspect arrested
PORT JERVIS NY (June 25) - New York man accused of slashing tires at the Port Jervis rail station, used by many Pike County commuters |
AG warms of Internet job scams
HARRISBURG (June 25) - Attorney General Tom Corbett says job-seekers to be extremely cautious about employment offers that ask applicants to email copies of personal credit reports |
Jeff Rosalsky named new CEO for PEEC
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP (June 25) - Rosalsky, a Board of Trustees member, brings a lot of financial experience to the position |
Most of PA under air quality alert
HARRISBURG (June 25) - Summer is finally here; EPA issues its first widespread alert of the season |
Man, doing yard work, killed by passing SUV Update, with IDs
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP (June 24) - A man, doing yard work, was struck and killed by a passing SUV, on Route 196, Tuesday afternoon |
PennDOT set to bid Route 2001 project
DUNMORE (June 24) - Bids to be let in July; first of three sections could begin this fall |
Man charged in 2004 cleaver killing
POCONO TOWNSHIP (June 24) - Five years after a man was hacked to death with a meat cleaver, police have charged the alleged assailant, who claims the killing was self defense |
“United We Serve” initiative launched in Pike
MILFORD (June 24) - Pike County Youth Coalition picks up challenge issued by President |
Child safety bill passes in PA House
HARRISBURG (June 24) - State Rep. John Siptroth said legislation would make it a crime to knowingly sell recalled children's products |
High-speed chase covers two states
DELAWARE WATER GAP (June 23) - Blakeslee woman, stopped at the I-80 toll plaza after 100 mph chase, tells NJ police she was worried about “police impersonators” |
Keys to Lake Como Hall pass to WMH
HONESDALE (June 23) - Thanks to the Old Home Day Corporation, the Lake Como Community Hall will now be a thriving medical center |
Fernwood offers slots package with Mount Airy
BUSHKILL, PA (June 23) - New vacation package that allows guests to stay at Fernwood and game at Mt. Airy |
New small business lending program available
WASHINGTON, DC (June 23) - Rep. Chris Carney Local small businesses across northeast and central Pennsylvania may soon be eligible for interest-free loans |
Father’s Day murder: Police say dad killed son
JACKSON TOWNSHIP (June 22) - An argument over a girlfriend allegedly lead to a family murder in Jackson township |
Bushkill Bridge to be closed for 18 days in July
BUSHKILL (June 22) - The bridge over Bushkill Creek on Route 209 will close to all traffic, beginning July 9, to allow for completion of reconstruction |
Pocono Mountains tourism partners thinking green
POCONOS (June 22) - Northeastern Pennsylvania destinations strengthen efforts to employ environmentally friendly practices |
Maple trees commemorate life of Stony Acres founder
MARSHALLS CREEK (June 22) - Grove of maple trees planted At ESU’s Stony Acres Recreation Area honors Helen G. Brown |
Mount Pocono remains identified
MOUNT POCONO (June 21) - Skeletal remains found off Route 940 are of a white middle-age male; foul play not suspect |
United Way announces this year’s funding
MILFORD (June 20) - United Way of Pike County will fund 17 local human service agencies |
Skeleton still a big mystery
MOUNT POCONO (June 20) - It could take a long time to identify the remains found just off Route 940 in Mount Pocono Thursday |
New York woman gets up to a year in jail for threatening child
MILFORD (June 20) - Pamela Ulrichs, of Huguenot NY, struck a child with a closed fist and threatened to kill her with a knife, at the Westfall Wal-Mart |
Pike County Court proceedings
MILFORD (June 20) - Sentencings, this week, by by Pike County President Judge Joseph Kameen |
DV Board adopts budget, not sure it will stick (June 19) |
| Human remains found near Mount Pocono (June 19) |
| Participant in plot to hurt mom pleads guilty (June 19) |
Pennsylvania American Water Co rate request under investigation (June 19) |
PPL receives approval of post-2010 electricity purchase plan
(June 19) |
| Gov. says income tax hike, more cuts, needed (June 18) |
| Sojourn begins this weekend (June 18) |
| DV employee remembered for devotion to pets (June 18) |
| Shotguns taken in burglary (June 18) |
| Convenience store manager shot (June 17) |
| Pike County man charged with child rape (June 17) |
| Traffic stop turns into big drug bust (June 17) |
| Year-old Blakeslee bank robbery solved (June 17) |
Pike County woman who tested positive for swine flu dies
(June 16) |
| Former fire department treasurer arrested (June 16) |
Lt. Lou Allen’s name to be on a New York post office
(June 16) |
| Police report successful DUI sweep (June 16) |
Shooting range to be moved, improved (June 16) |
Pike County woman dead, tested positive for swine flu
(June 15) |
| Pike recycling a success (June 15) |
| Lots of jewelry taken in burglary (June 15) |
| Robbery reported at casino (June 15) |
| Monroe County man dies in NJ Motorcyclist crash (June 15) |
| Two hurt in Route 507 crash (June 15) |
| Milford man caught with drugs, alcohol, in NY (June 15) |
PMC receives high heart surgery commentation (June 15) |
Man dead in freak accident on I-380 (June 14) |
| Rock thrown at car on 84 (June 14) |
Trooper Miller remembered by many (June 13) |
| Megan’s Law violator going to prison (June 13) |
| Pike County Court proceedings (June 13) |
| Auto shop burglarized (Pike) (June 13) |
| Wayne County Summer Youth Camps (June 13) |
Thousands remember Trooper Miller (June 12) |
| Monroe County swine flu count continues to grow (June 12) |
| Farmland protection measures announced (June 12) |
| Pike electronic recycling Saturday (June 12) |
| Suspect arrested in box cutter robbery (June 11) |
| Park service ‘listens’ to ideas (June 11) |
| Legislation would protect drinking water from natural gas fracking (June 11) |
Bill would revamp Emergency Medical Services Law
(June 11) |
Funeral arrangements announced for fallen trooper
(June 10) |
| Convenience store robbed (June 10) |
Thunderstorms drench region (June 10) |
| DWGNRA holds informal public listening session (June 10) |
| ESU plans “Entrepreneurial Summer Boot Camp” (June 10) |
Lightning fire damages historic Milford house (June 9) |
Trooper killed, another shot, trying to rescue child
(June 9) |
Pocono rail link clears EPA hurdle (June 9) |
| Arson arrest in fire that destroyed business (June 9) |
Long Pond man charged with Megan’s Law violation
(June 9) |
Trooper, suspect killed, another trooper wounded, in chase, shootout (June 8) |
Governor mourns death of trooper (June 8) |
| Teen breaks from custody in Pike County (June 8) |
| Long Pond man charged with statutory rape (June 8) |
| Pike County Builders award scholarships (June 8) |
| Milford Music Festival, Day two (June 7) |
Daycare employee charged in wandering child incident
(June 7) |
| DV auto shop students paint police trailer (June 7) |
| Milford Music Festival (June 6) |
Missing man found (June 6) |
Fisher wins draw, will be on both DVSB ballot lines
(June 6) |
| Man arrested for aggravated assault, stalking (June 6) |
Speeding stop leads to pot bust (June 6) |
| Search continues for missing man (June 5) |
| Three to six years for ID theft (June 5) |
| Race weekend means heavy traffic (June 5) |
WMH Auxiliary Presents $75,000 Check to Hospital
(June 5) |
DeNaples gaming license reinstated, with conditions (June 4) |
| Borough Council accepts new Pike library design (June 4) |
| Accused big time pot growers face hearing (June 4) |
| DOH revises swine flu numbers (June 4) |
| Credit cards taken in burglary, later used (June 4) |
| Man missing in Pike County (June 4) |
| Pike has first swine flu cases (June 3) |
New Bethlehem casino has solid opening (June 3) |
Wayne chambers launch energy buying pool program
(June 3) |
Woman charged with DUI, endangering children (June 3) |
Legislation would protect PMC from competition (June 2) |
Patients running out of options, says hospital head
(June 2) |
Changes announced to Flexible Flow Management Program
(June 2) |
| Man charged in accident that killed senator in jail (June 2) |
Stimulus money to pay for Wayne bridge rehab (June 2) |
| Motorcyclist dead in Monroe County crash (June 1) |
$1 monthly fee added to E-ZPass (June 1) |
Annual Dingmans Bridge inspection begins today
(June 1) |
Lehman Township gets state money for planning update
(June 1) |
| United Way donates to food pantry (May 31) |
Stolen car recovered in Pike County, teens arrested
(May 31) |
Upper Delaware River bridges to be repaired or replaced
(May 30) |
| Another Pike drug bust (May 30) |
| Monroe County bank robbed (May 30) |
| Chase ends with crash in Wayne County (May 30) |
| Accident shuts down I-84, briefly (May 30) |
| Pot bust largest ever in Pike County (May 29) |
| Traveling Wall comes to Wayne County (May 29) |
Voter brings primary ballot error to commissioners attention
(May 29) |
Four more suspected swine flu cases in Monroe
(May 29) |
| Man gets up to 29 years for kidnapping (May 29) |
Drunk driving death gets at least 15 months in prison
(May 29) |
| MILFORD – Man gets up to five years for DUI accident (May 29) |
| Major marijuana factory raided (May 28) |
| Two swine flu cases in Monroe County (May 28) |
Man gets up to three years for kidnap-robbery attempt
(May 28) |
| Man gets probation for attempted luring (May 28) |
| Traveling Wall in Wayne County (May 28) |
| Crash victims identified (May 27) |
| Natural causes contributed to bus driver death (May 27) |
Two men charged with threatening wives with guns
(May 27) |
| Apparently drunk man run over by own truck (May 27) |
| UDC accepting grant applications (May 27) |
| Sanofi gets swine flu vaccine order (May 26) |
Nation’s veterans honored in many ways in the Poconos
(May 26) |
Fake money found at Mount Airy (May 26) |
Wayne County Chamber welcomes Friedman Electric
(May 26) |
Memorial Day ceremonies (May 25) |
Traveling Wall arrives this week in Hawley (May 25) |
| Woman rescued after fall into creek (May 24) |
| Speeding leads to drug arrests (May 24) |
Running out of gas costly for Bushkill man (May 24) |
| Memorial to soldiers and sailors rededicated (May 23) |
Indian casino a step closer to reality in New York’s Catskills
(May 23) |
| Minor injuries in accident involving school bus (May 23) |
| Two killed in Route 611 crash (May 22) |
| Serial robber sentenced to more than 11 years (May 22) |
| Burglar, reckless driver, get prison terms (May 22) |
| Fire destroys Monroe County home (May 22) |
License, photo centers closed for holiday weekend
(May 22) |
Jack Pearce remembered at school that ‘adopted’ him
(May 21) |
| Milford-Montague Bridge back to normal (almost) (May 21) |
| Grannies’ alleged drug supplier heading to trial (May 21) |
Dingmans Ferry man killed in crash (May 21) |
| Crash victims still not identified (May 21) |
| PMC completes 500th open-heart surgery (May 21) |
Two dead in Wayne County crash (May 20) |
Primary election results (May 20) |
Pilot parks plane in tree, disappears (May 20) |
| Delaware River Basin Commission issues new rules on gas extraction (May 20) |
| Honesdale man charged with burglary (May 20) |
| Small plane down in Pike County (May 19) |
| Primary day (May 19) |
| Curtin finally heading to jail for sex offence (May 19) |
| Study recommends mass transit in DWGNRA (May 19) |
| Grads warned to beware of Internet job scams (May 19) |
| Man charged with threatening wife with knife (May 19) |
Bill would exempt emergency responders from most Right-to-Know requirements (May 18) |
Community cleanup grant for Monroe County (May 18) |
| Szostak receives National Building Award (May 18) |
Magnetic fields in wound healing (May 17) |
| Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber gas grill promotion underway (May 17) |
| Two dead in motorcycle-truck accident (May 16) |
Monroe County dam project to get state funds (May 16) |
| Three area dealers on Chrysler’s hit list (May 15) |
Milford-Montague Toll Bridge to reopen next week (May 15) |
| Delaware Valley School Board votes on budget (May 15) |
| Teen flees custody, recaptured after manhunt (May 15) |
| No injuries in minor accident involving a school bus (May 15) |
| Elderly sisters heading to court on drug charges (May 14) |
| Burglary suspects caught in act (May 14) |
| Bike safety tips (May 14) |
| Bengtsson guilty (May 13) |
| ESU summer sessions announced (May 13) |
| How to keep the bears at bay (May 13) |
| Rape, attempted murder trial begins (May 12) |
| Teens hurt in Monroe County crash (May 12) |
| EPRPD launches website (May 12) |
| Monroe, Pike, Wayne to share in state and federal transportation grants (May 12) |
Bill would make disabled vets eligible for more benefits
(May 12) |
| Teen admits tearing up baseball field with car (May 12) |
| Wayne County urges correct 911 addressing (May 11) |
DWGNRA to present alternative transportation options
(May 11) |
Kathleen Little to receive lifetime service award (May 11) |
| New hardware store opens (May 11) |
| Pike/Wayne Envirothon a success (May 10) |
| Two teens hurt in Route 209 crash (May 9) |
Rock thrown at school bus (May 9) |
Pike project to receive stimulus funding (May 9) |
| Delaware River Sojourn set (May 9) |
Sanofi Pasteur gets okay for new flu vaccine facility
(May 8) |
| Guilty verdict in Pocono Summit rape (May 8) |
| ‘Dough’ taken from Dunkin donut shop (May 8) |
| Pike community needs assessment completed (May 8) |
Monroe County to receive West Nile monitoring grant
(May 8) |
| Trial ordered for picnic murder suspect (May 7) |
Guilty verdict in bat attack on mayor (May 7) |
Republicans propose their own state budget (May 7) |
Pike Correction Officer of the Year named (May 7) |
DRBC announces flood analysis model status update
(May 6) |
Boscola files class action complaint against PUC over PPL rates
(May 6) |
Additional hearing scheduled on power line (May 6) |
Silver Lake Road stop signs will finally come (May 6) |
| Beavers vs dog (May 6) |
Former depot employee sentenced for bribery, fraud
(May 5) |
Body found in lake (May 5) |
Body of missing man found in Delaware River (May 5) |
| Casinos doing well (May 5) |
Two NEPA transportation projects get stimulus funding
(May 5) |
| Police save man from jumping into the Delaware (May 5) |
Man believed missing in the Delaware (May 4) |
First confirmed swine flu case in PA (May 4) |
| Cresco woman killed in one-car crash (May 4) |
Motorcycle season is here (May 4) |
Students receive special honors at commencement
(May 4) |
DWGNRA volunteer program receives national award
(May 3) |
| Peifer announces Milford office changes (May 3) |
Matamoras man pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle
(May 2) |
Expelled student arrested on school property; had gun in his car
(May 2) |
WMH monitoring swine flu situation – no cases locally
(May 2) |
| Former Wal-Mart employee charged with fraud (May 2) |
Accused major drug dealer arrested in Pike County
(May 1) |
Stroudsburg man charged with attempted murder (May 1) |
Suspect charged with six burglaries (May 1) |
Pike County Court proceedings (May 1) |
| Pennsylvania pork safe, says ag secretary (May 1) - |
Credit Card Bill of Rights supported by Carney, Kanjorski
(May 1) |
Pennsylvania to operate upper Delaware flood gauges
(April 30) |
| Keeys gets two life terms (April 30) |
| Senior sisters sold heroin, say police (April 30) |
| Missing person reported in Pike County (April 30) |
Mount Airy golf club officially opens today (April 30) |
Arson blamed for fire that destroyed ALS garage (April 29) |
Specter now a Democrat (April 29) |
Peifer bill would ban unfunded mandates (April 29) |
Three Fort Dix plotters sentenced to life in prison
(April 29) |
Suspect in February bar fight assault arrested again
(April 29) |
| Specter to become a Democrat (April 28) |
One injured, several exposed, to chemical leaking from truck
(April 28) |
| No cases of swine flu, yet, in Pennsylvania (April 28) |
Six seriously hurt in Route 209 crash (April 28) |
Brush fire contained in Wayne County (April 28) |
DV school district, bus company, settle fuel discrepancy
(April 28) |
| PPL to team up with libraries (April 28) |
Argument over murder trial verdict leads to second killing
(April 27) |
Monroe County bank robber sentenced (April 27) |
PMC specialist to address ESU graduate degree recipients
(April 27) |
| I-84 rest areas in western Pike County closed (April 27) |
Picnic turns deadly (April 26) |
Lake Wallenpaupack Visitor Center opens (April 26) |
Teens heading to trial for stabbing murder (April 25) |
| Evicted tenant charged with torching house (April 25) |
| High brush fire danger this weekend (April 25) |
| Traffic stops lead to drug arrests (April 25) |
Third man guilty in Saw Creek murder (April 24) |
| Argall, Scavello call for property tax referendum (April 24) |
| State closes daycare after tot wanders away (April 24) |
Delaware River recreation maps available for purchase
(April 24) |
| DeNaples asks state board for license reinstatement (April 23) |
Defense rests in Keeys murder trial (April 23) |
Handheld cell phone ban dies (April 23) |
Kanjorski encourages funding for land protection and conservation
(April 23) |
Monroe County get state money to clean up dumps (April 23) |
New York power line officially scrapped (April 22) |
| Prosecution rests in Keeys trial (April 22) |
| Pocono Country Place home destroyed by fire (April 22) |
New group endorses DV board candidates (April 22) |
| Trial of accused trigger man in murder begins (April 21) |
Trial ordered for second suspect in Blake Natal murder
(April 21) |
| Fire destroys Pike County home (April 21) |
Mall fire appears to have started in market (April 21) |
| Police find drug evidence in the wrong place (April 21) |
Elderly man found alive (April 20) |
| Fire reported at strip mall (April 20) |
| Juvenile caught with pot at school (April 20) |
| ESU Community Alcohol Coalition makes strides (April 20) |
| Primary registration deadline is today (April 20) |
| Three DV OM teams quality for world finals (April 20) |
| Child found wandering alone (April 20) |
| Hawley man charged with assault (April 20) |
| PEEC to honor Rep. Siptroth today (April 19) |
Federal funding available for Wayne Communication Center
(April 18) |
| Man found in creek dies (April 18) |
Gaming Control Board reopens Category 3 applications
(April 18) |
Airport getting longer runway (April 18) |
Prescribed fire planned in Delaware Water Gap NRA
(April 17) |
Pike County Public Library submits new application to ARB
(April 17) |
Scranton-Hoboken rail connection could get new federal funding
(April 17) |
Man accused of arranging underage sex encounte
(April 17) |
| Man revived after being pulled from creek (April 17) |
“Tea Party” tax protests (April 16) |
| Annual Shawnee Roadside Clean-Up this weekend (April 16) |
High school students invited to environmental careers camps
(April 16) |
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