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Man scammed out of $100K by fake federal agents
BLOOMING GROVE TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was scammed multiple times losing over $100,000 by men pretending to be federal agents. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 26 a 68-year-old man from Hawley reported about a scam. Police say between March 19-26 the victim was scammed on three occasions […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Southern Wayne and Pike County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 5:19 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Southern Wayne and Pike County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Pet of the Week: Meet Grey
11 months old, male, large when grown, gray/blue/silver. Characteristics: Grey loves to play with other dogs and be around people! He is a lover and wants to please his people. Grey is still very much a puppy and will need training. Coat Length: Short. House-trained: Yes. Health: Neutered. Good in...
Will PA see more cicadas this year?
SALEM TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the season of cicadas emerging from the ground, but this year parts of the US will be seeing trillions of them. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus visited an environmental education center in the Poconos to find out if parts of our region will be swarmed with the species. It’s […]
Honesdale's entire Department of Public Works crew has resigned
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated a quote from Councilor Noelle Mundy. She said that she "can" promise concerns have been addressed. Posters, covered in transparent plastic, and anonymously stapled to some utility poles in downtown Honesdale, read: “The citizens of Honesdale Borough appreciate the Department of Public Works (DPW). We...
Independent forensic audit of Monticello’s books critical
MONTICELLO – An independent forensic audit of the Village of Monticello’s books for the period of January 1, 2019 through January 5, 2023 has found a number of issues including that the village has not had an “unqualified audit opinion” in the last six years – since July 31, 2018.
Broadway Star Karen Mason kicks off Bradstan Cabaret Series at Eldred Preserve
ELDRED – Karen Mason, award-winning Broadway actor and singer, will perform “Just in Styne” for the opening night of The Bradstan Cabaret Series at The Eldred Preserve on May 26 at 7 p.m. Kicking off the 2024 season, fan favorite Mason will share her love of songwriter...
Planning Commission scrutinizes county, township comprehensive plans
At Tuesday’s hybrid meeting, the Milford Township Planning Commission discussed comments and concerns about two separate but concurrent comprehensive plans: one for Milford Township and one for Pike County. The Imagine Pike County 2035 Comprehensive Plan is currently in a 45-day public comment period, and Planning Commission attorney Thomas...
Rotary members help clean up Milford
On April 20, Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club members, participated in this year’s annual Clean-up Day in Milford. This event is hosted by the Milford Enhancement Committee, which invites community members to participate in cleaning up litter and debris from sites around the borough and upper Milford Township. All tools and...
Man stabbed grandmother, set her on fire because he believed she was the devil: police
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania man is accused of killing his grandmother because he thought she was the devil.The Pocono Record reported that 28-year-old George Sisco of Milford, Pike County is charged with criminal homicide after he allegedly stabbed his grandmother, 67-year-old Margie Finlay, and set her on fire. According to the criminal complaint, obtained by the Pocono Record, the assistant chief of the Milford Fire Department responded to a house fire on Oak Court in Milford Township at around noon on April 26. When he arrived at the scene, he found Sisco, who was accused of saying, "She was the...
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