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Route 115's 3-mile drag strip claims a life - Pocono Record
York's tearful family member, who declined to give her name, said by phone Thursday that he deeply regrets what happened and can think of nothing other than Machalick and his family. She said York, who takes medication, had never blacked out prior to ...
I-80 reopens after Bartonsville crash kills one person, injures another - Pocono Record
Both eastbound lanes have reopened as of 4 pm, with the westbound lanes reopening just after 5 pm A tractor-trailer driver, who declined to give his name, said he was traveling in the left lane when a car veered from the right lane into his lane, ...
One dead, one flown from I-80 crash at Bartonsville; road closed - Pocono Record
A tractor-trailer driver, who declined to give his name, said he was traveling in the left lane when a car veered from the right lane into his lane, moving toward the front right side of his tractor. Trying to avoid contact with the car, ...
Preschooler's homemade turkey sandwich replaced with chicken nuggets over ... - Pocono Record
Her mom, who did not wish to be identified, wrote a complaint to her state representative, Republican Gaston Pridgen, saying she did not feel she should be made to pay for a cafeteria lunch when her daughter was provided with a homemade lunch.
Tree crashes onto car in Allentown; cutting power line - Pocono Record
The motorist, who is from Macungie but declined to give his name, was not hurt. He said he was on his way home from work when the large tree toppled from the west side of the road. He said he felt lucky the tree got caught in the wires, breaking its ...
Alleged Stroud Township meth fire reaches state-level probe - Pocono Record
A family friend, who declined to give his name, was patching the windows and roof Sunday. He said Rebecca Dooley was an animal lover who lived in the house for about 18 years. She lost several of her animals in the fire, including two dogs, ...
Thief steals Thanksgiving from elderly man at Mount Pocono ShopRite - Pocono Record
We made an effort to make sure he had a good Thanksgiving," the manager, who declined to give his name, said. The suspect was described as dark-skinned, lightly bearded, 6-foot-1 inch tall and about 40 years old. Anyone who recognizes the suspect can ...
Thanksgiving groceries stolen from elderly man at Mount Pocono ShopRite - Pocono Record
“We basically replaced most of his groceries,” said the manager, who declined to give his name. "We made an effort to make sure he had a good Thanksgiving." Police did not release any further details about the incident. Anyone with information should ...
ESU-area residents meet with police, discuss quality-of-life issues - Pocono Record
One of the residents, who lives on Smith Street and asked not to be named, said a beer bottle was thrown at her home, shattering a window. Another neighbor who lives on Spangenburg Avenue said that the garbage bin in front of her house has been ...
Middle Smithfield strip club developer experienced in HOTT potatoes - Pocono Record
A female employee who refused to be identified said she lives about one mile away and has never experienced a problem with the strip club. "I only live a few blocks from here and there's nothing going on," she said. "I'm on Route 22 a lot at night, ...
Weiner's wife taking time off from job as he heads to rehab - Pocono Record
"She is definitely taking time off away from her husband and chilling," a source said. "And he's going some place for at least a couple of weeks." Abedin, who is in the early stages of pregnancy with the couple's first child, has been seen infrequently ...
Assault at Monroe County jail investigated - Pocono Record
23, prompting multiple guards to tackle Katona and handcuff his hands behind his back, according to two people with ties to the Snydersville jail who declined to be identified. A shift supervisor, Sgt. James Shea, also arrived, heard Katona make a rude ...
N.Y. TSA agent busted for helping marijuana kingpin bypass airport security - Pocono Record
Authorities were tipped off to Walker's illegal activities, which she had allegedly carried out since February 2010, after she was caught on wiretaps, a source said. Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, Immigration and Custom Enforcement, ...
Pregnant woman killed, cop shot before man turns gun on himself in upstate NY ... - Pocono Record
At least two other offices were also injured in the incident in Poughkeepsie, NY, before the suspect turned the gun on himself, a source said. The suspect later died at a nearby hospital. The woman was shot in the mouth and killed by the suspect near ...
Staten Island woman dies after husband allegedly beats her over TV channels - Pocono Record
However more serious charges -- possibly murder or manslaughter -- could be forthcoming once the case goes before a grand jury, sources said. When Thomas Scala hit his wife with what investigators believe was an ashtray during the argument, ...
Unions to offer Pocono Mountain alternatives to layoffs - Pocono Record
Both union and administration officials said the district does not need the union's approval to eliminate positions. However, Paul Shemansky, regional ...
Railroad officials working to stop trespassers at Analomink swimming hole - Pocono Record
The bather, who declined to give his name, is actually committing a crime by trespassing on railroad property. The railroad has reduced the speed of trains ...
Burnley salutes Weiler, Budget Inn for support - Pocono Record
The April Showers Ball's two presenting sponsors chose to remain anonymous. Supporting sponsors were BioSpectra Inc., Budget Inn and Suites, Pocono Medical ...
Death of Monroe Co. jail inmate under investigation - Pocono Record
One inmate who asked not to be identified said an overdose of prescription drugs is among possible causes of death identified by officials. ...
Water Gap Diner owner in critical condition after fire guts apartments - Pocono Record
One victim, a man who declined to give his name, said he was asleep when he awoke to the sound of a smoke detector. He was the only person in that apartment ...
Fire guts apartments at Water Gap Diner; owner severely burned - Pocono Record
One victim, a man who declined to give his name, said he was asleep when he awoke to the sound of a smoke detector. He was the only person in that apartment ...