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Monroe County I-80 reconstruction faces emergency legal challenge as homeowner fears losing access to her home

STROUD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — For years, the proposed reconstruction of Interstate 80 through Monroe County seemed like something that would always remain in the distant future. For Stroud Township homeowner Lisa Wayland, that future has arrived. “For as long as I can remember, we’ve heard about them redoing 80,...

Monroe County, PA · 1d
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Corrected. Pike County Election Results

Update: The Pike County Courier originally reported that Rob Bresnahan won re-election in the 8th Congressional District. The original report was using data for Pike County voters only. The article has been updated to reflect the voting data for the whole district. As of press time, these are the unofficial...

Pike County, PA · 2d
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This Affordable New Jersey Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in Sussex County, tucked between rolling hills and a whole lot of fresh air, Newton, New Jersey is quietly doing something remarkable: it’s letting people actually afford to live there. And in New Jersey, that’s basically a superpower. Let’s be honest about something for a second.

Newton, NJ · 13d
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Governor Shapiro says he will push for legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Cognetti promises change after defeating Bresnahan in 8th Congressional District race

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District turned the page on Rob Bresnahan. Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, won with 54.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. The defeat of Bresnahan, a first-term Republican from Dallas Twp., Luzerne County, is part of the...

Scranton, PA · 3d

Pocono Record

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Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

State Rep. Tarah Probst has won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Unofficial results on election night showed Probst with about 64.6% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Probst, a Democrat from Stroudsburg, retained her seat as the representative of the 189th District, defeating Danica Hartenfels, a Republican from Smithfield Township. Probst was first elected to represent the 189th District in 2022. In the Pennsylvania House, Probst serves on the Education; Housing and Community Development; Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations; Local Government; State Government; and Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development committees. Prior to being elected a state representative, Probst spent seven years serving as Stroudsburg’s mayor. More: Probst files emergency petition to stop I-80 widening in Stroud Township Hartenfels owns DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and Wick It Candle Bar, and is the executive director of development for Serenité, a private luxury vacation community in Pocono Township. The 189th District includes part of Monroe County and part of Pike County. Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com . This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Roundup: AP calls Monroe County House races; GOP incumbents lead elsewhere

Republican state Reps. Doyle Heffley, Tim Twardzik and Jamie Barton held leads in three area House races, while the Associated Press called two Monroe County contests for incumbents Jack Rader and Tarah Probst. In the 122nd District, which covers Carbon County, Heffley led Democrat Christian Bartulovich, 14,628 votes to 9,878,...

Monroe County, PA · 2d

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Wrightson declares victory in 40th District as results show him ahead

Political newcomer Brian Wrightson, a Democrat, declared victory in the 40th District on Nov. 3 over longtime Republican lawmaker Sen. Rosemary Brown. Unofficial returns showed Wrightson with about 51.4% of the vote the morning of Nov. 4, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. He was up 50,072 votes to 47,283, with provisional ballots not yet counted. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the voters in Northeastern Pennsylvania for placing their trust in me. I don’t take that responsibility lightly," Wrightson said in an emailed statement. "As a small business owner, you know I’m not a politician, but I’m ready to go to Harrisburg and do what I know best: fix things." Wrightson, who is from Archbald, Lackawanna County, was born in 1969 and raised in Jessup. His campaign website says that he grew up in a working-class family and became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. Brown was elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving six terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 40th District includes parts of Wayne and Lackawanna and all of Monroe counties. Wrightson's "professional life spans telecommunications, technology, emergency management, public safety, education, and economic

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Volunteers gather for the Fall Main Street Clean-up

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers spent the afternoon picking up litter and helping keep Main Street clean. Students and community members pitched in, with organizers hoping the effort makes a difference going forward. It’s a few hours of work, with a goal of making a difference downtown. The Fall Main Street Clean-up is organized […]

Stroudsburg, PA · 2d

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Seniors in Pennsylvania county could get $780 for home heating costs starting this month

"Programs like this provide critical assistance to seniors living on fixed incomes who are already facing rising costs for everyday necessities."

Northampton County, PA · 1d

Pocono Record

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Jack Rader wins seventh term in Pennsylvania House of Representatives

State Rep. Jack Rader has been elected to a seventh term, defeating Democratic challenger Thomas Kucer in the 176th District. Unofficial results on election night showed Rader with about 56.1% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Rader graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1976. He served as manager and vice president of Mountain Springs Lake Resort, which is owned by his family, for more than 30 years. Kucer is a union sheet metal worker. Before joining the House, Rader served on the Jackosn Township Board of Supervisors for 28 years, including 20 years as chairman. He also served on several regional boards. More: Rader says data center development is a question for local government Rader was elected to represent the 176th District in 2014, and has served in that role since. He is currently the Republican chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee. Rader has been the prime sponsor of five bills which became law during his tenure, his legislative website notes , including an act to permit a local governments which impose a tax for preserving and maintaining land for open space to use tax revenue

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Free fair in Lackawanna County aims to help residents keep items for longer and promote recycling

Beloved items break. Shirts get snagged. Switches snap. Appliances short out. The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability, Johnson College and the City of Scranton want to help residents fix those items, instead of buying new ones. "This event is kind of matching up with how the vibe is lately,...

Lackawanna County, PA · 8h

The Cool Down

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Pennsylvania PPL customers can explore electric bill relief options in person, with ID and proof of income

Electric bills are climbing while proposed relief measures stall in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania · 2d

WBRE

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Road opens near connector to I-81 in Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the […]

Pittston, PA · 1d

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State moves Gracedale nursing home to Provisional III license

EASTON, Pa.- Gracedale nursing home's license is changing again, this time to Provisional III status. Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski delivered the news to the county council during its regular meeting Thursday night. Gracedale, which is in Upper Nazareth Township and is owned and operated by the county, has been...

Northampton County, PA · 1d

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Democratic Challenger Bennett Defeats Incumbent Kean, Plus County and Local Results

Warren County went against the Congressional District 7 majority in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett unseated incumbent Thomas H. Kean Jr. district-wide. She took 59% of the votes with a total of 167,579. Kean received 112,228 for 39.5%. Seamus Patrick O’Toole received 4,061 votes.

Warren County, NJ · 2d

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Left lane on Route 22 to close in both directions starting next week in Lopatcong, Warren County

LOPATCONG TWP., N.J. - The left lane on Route 22 in both directions in Lopatcong, Warren County is scheduled to be closed starting next week. The closure comes as a resurfacing and intersection improvement project nears completion in the area, the New Jersey Department of Transportation says in a news release.

Warren County, NJ · 10h

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Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Meals on Wheels, Allied Services team up in new program | 28/22 News

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Meals on Wheels of NEPA and Allied Services are joining forces to launch Fast Track Home, a new program offering free meals to individuals transitioning back home after a hospital stay. The initiative provides up to 20 meals to adults upon discharge from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Organizers established the program to ensure individuals have direct access to nutritious meals while recovering at home. The assistance aims to support patients during their post-discharge transition.

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d

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UGI to pay $150,000 to settle claims about alleged shortcomings in pipeline installation practices

HARRISBURG, Pa.- UGI Utilities will pay a $150,000 civil penalty to settle claims that one of its natural gas pipeline contractors failed to follow installation protocol at numerous job sites around the Lehigh Valley. The settlement was approved Thursday by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). It was first announced...

Pennsylvania · 1d