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As hearing approaches, Probst highlights impacts of I-80 project

On a recent afternoon, state Rep. Tarah Probst (D-189th District) took a drive through Stroudsburg with constituent services adviser Jessica Smith to highlight just a few of the spots that the Interstate 80 widening project has already impacted. And there are bound to be even more issues if the project proceeds, Probst said, especially with the elimination of the Dreher Avenue exit. The representative places the blame on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for failing to do its due diligence in evaluating the properties which fall in the way of the widening project. “This has been going on since I was the mayor, and Stroudsburg Borough has been fighting it now for over 10 years. [PennDOT] just didn’t do their job,” said Probst, who this month won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. “They didn’t do an environmental impact statement — they took it in three sections, so they didn’t have to do that. And for whatever reason, I guess they believe that water doesn’t have connectivity.” Probst said the borough paid about $2,000 to conduct the studies on property near Bryant Street — a part of the next phase of the project — which confirmed “not

Stroudsburg, PA · 5h

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 14h
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Lane restrictions scheduled Tuesday on I-380 northbound in Lackawanna County

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Motorists traveling on Interstate 380 northbound in Lackawanna County should expect lane restrictions Tuesday, November 10, as crews perform bridge deck repairs. According to PennDOT, the right lane will be restricted between the Daleville/Moscow exit (Exit 19) and the Milford/Interstate 84 East exit (Exit...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d
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115-acre preserved estate along Musconetcong River in Warren County to be sold at auction

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A 115.4-acre preserved estate along the Musconetcong River in the Asbury section of Franklin Township is scheduled to be sold through an online auction in December, according to Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. The property, located at 6 Wolverton Road, features...

Warren County, NJ · 6h
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Jenkins Township sewage backup sparks health fears

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions remain unanswered after black gunk continues to clog sewer lines in Jenkins Township years later. Residents of one of the neighborhoods are frustrated again. This year, they’re experiencing strong chemical odors and masses of unidentified gunk coming from their sewer systems, causing them to back up. Locals say […]

Jenkins Township, PA · 3d

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‘We’re open’: Poconos tourism grapples with Route 209 closure as crews repair rock wall

Jim Thorpe’s tourism community has a message for holiday visitors: The nearby Route 209 collapse hasn’t closed the town. Shops, restaurants and the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House are open as Jim Thorpe heads into its holiday season, according to a news release issued Thursday on behalf of the borough.

Jim Thorpe, PA · 3d

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PennDOT gears up for winter across NEPA

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As colder temperatures and maybe even some snow settles into Northeastern Pennsylvania over the next few weeks, PennDOT crews are already preparing for the winter season. Drivers with PennDOT District 4 are taking dry runs along their assigned routes while maintenance crews inspect equipment, make necessary repairs, and build up rock […]

Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA · 3d

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Hunterdon, Warren County towns named among 12 friendliest in New Jersey by WorldAtlas

NORTHWEST, N.J. — Four towns in Hunterdon and Warren counties have been named among the 12 friendliest towns in New Jersey by WorldAtlas, which highlighted their historic downtowns, community events, local attractions and welcoming atmosphere. The travel and geography publication included Lambertville, Frenchtown and Flemington in Hunterdon County, along...

Warren County, NJ · 4d

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Operation Toy Train announces 2026 toy collection stops in Warren, Sussex and Morris counties

NORTHWEST, N.J. — Operation Toy Train will return to communities across Warren, Sussex and Morris counties this December, collecting new toys for children in need as part of its 18th annual holiday toy drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The nonprofit organization has announced its 2026 New...

Morris County, NJ · 3d

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When The Snow Starts Falling, These 6 Warren County Diners Keep The Griddle Hot For Regulars

Snow days in Warren County have a routine. The plows come out, the schools close, and somebody in every town starts wondering which diner has the coffee on. Lucky for us, this corner of northwest New Jersey still has plenty of real diners where the counter stools stay busy and the breakfast menu runs long. This list covers six of them, from Blairstown down to Phillipsburg and over to Belvidere.

Warren County, NJ · 1d

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Water main breaks near middle school in Upper Nazareth Twp.

U. NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - Crews were on the scene of a water main break near Nazareth Area Middle School in Northampton County. Authorities were called around 4:30 a.m. Monday to the area of El Reno and George avenues in Upper Nazareth Township, according to Northampton County police. Police urged...

Northampton County, PA · 1d

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Sweet preparations: Bangor chocolate shop heads to Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem

BANGOR, Pa. - Holiday hustle is in full swing in Northampton County, as businesses are stocking up and gearing up for another year of Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem on Friday. ArtsQuest’s Christkindlmarkt will return to Christmas City for its 34th year. Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial kicks off at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem on Nov. 13 and runs on weekends through Dec. 20.

Bangor, PA · 1d

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Scranton parish honors veterans at annual Mass and recognition program

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Divine Mercy Parish held its fourth annual Veterans Mass and recognition program Sunday, honoring veterans and remembering parish members who died during the past year. The Mass began at 5 p.m. at Divine Mercy Church, 320 Davis St. Father Paul McDonnel, pastor of the...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Veterans Program: The Wyoming Area School District invites veterans to a performance of the play “The Last Thoughts of

Pittston, PA · 2d

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Northampton County Says Gracedale Is Not Closing After Provisional III License Change

Northampton County, Pennsylvania | November 7, 2026. County Executive Tara Zrinski says Gracedale Nursing Home is not closing following a change in the state license status of the county-operated facility. The statement follows September inspections and a new state licensing determination. What changed. According to the county’s November 6 announcement,...

Northampton County, PA · 3d

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Fall Road Work Rolls Across The Southern Tier & NE PA

Fall road work remains busy. Binghamton milling, Johnson City water work, and Route 81 lane restrictions in Pennsylvania.

Binghamton, NY · 22h

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Lackawanna County holds fourth hearing on preliminary 2027 budget

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna County Commissioners hosted their fourth and final hearing on the proposed 2027 budget on Monday morning. The plan is to keep property taxes at their current rates; however, the County still faces an almost $4 million gap between projected revenue ($186 million) and expenditures ($189-190 million).

Lackawanna County, PA · 18h

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This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of Nov. 9)

There are several local government meetings in North Warren County this week. Here’s what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate. Date & Time: Nov. 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia. What’s on the Agenda. Public hearing on amending...

Warren County, NJ · 22h

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‘The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli’ returns for Veterans Day performances

If you’ve ever heard the name Gino Merli, perhaps you know the late veteran received a Medal of Honor for his service during World War I

Scranton, PA · 2d