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Monroe County Sheriff’s Weekly Warrant Update 10-19
Photo provided by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office would like the community’s assistance in locating the following wanted individuals. MONROE COUNTY, PA | On Wednesday, Oct. 19, The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released its weekly warrant report containing the newly added warrants for this week.
57th Annual Barrett Township Halloween Parade This Sunday
This Sunday, don't miss Barrett Township's longest-running tradition as attendees are invited to the 57th annual Barret Township Halloween Parade. Mountainhome, PA | On Sunday, October 23, the Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains invites you to join them for the 57th annual Barrett Township Halloween Parade. This event is set to start at 2 PM with RT 390 being shut down at 1:30 to all vehicle traffic. The Rotary of the Pocono Mountains will be passing out candy bags along the Rt. 390 once the road is closed. The parade will follow Rt. 390 from the top of Canadensis Hill to the Mountainhome Methodist Church.
PPL Customers To Experience Default Service Rate Change
PPL Customers should expect changes starting on December 1 pending PPL’s bi-yearly update. Pennsylvania State | Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) announced that the default service rate of 12.366¢/kWh will be changed on December 1, 2022, as per its biyearly update.
Pennsylvania Agencies Highlight Availability Of Naloxone at State Parks
During a discussion at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA agencies highlighted the availability of naloxone and reminded Pennsylvanians to keep the medication on hand to combat overdose deaths and save lives.
Sea Creature Feature of the Week: Dumbo Octopus
Photo Provided by NOAA Ocean Exploration & Research. This species is named the dumbo octopus because it resembles a well-known Disney character. There are around 17 distinct species of dumbo octopus coming from cephalopods and the umbrella octopus family, also known as Opisthoteuthidae. Their arms are linked by a web of skin that, when stretched out, resembles umbrellas.
Mount Pocono Welcomes Cutting Edge Wellness Center
Magnolia Inn & Wellness Center, a locally owned high-end Wellness Center, Boutique Inn, and Café, has officially opened in Mount Pocono. Mount Pocono, PA | On Saturday, October 15, Magnolia Inn & Wellness Center opened its doors to the public, celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting through the Pocono Chamber of Commerce.
Trunk Or Treat Returns To Middle Smithfield
Halloween will begin over a week early in Middle Smithfield this year as the township kicks off its annual Trunk or Treat. MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA | On Saturday, Oct. 22, Middle Smithfield Township (MST) will host its 9th Annual Trunk or Treat. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to go from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy. There will be glitter tattoos, spin art, sand art, and free pumpkins available while supplies last. Adults are welcome to decorate their vehicles and hand out candy. The event will be held at Resica Park and will begin at noon, with a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 23.
Pennsylvania gets over $550,000 To Support Safe Neighborhoods Program
To keep Pennsylvania Neghiborhoods safe, the Department of Justice has awarded $554,355 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods Program. Pennsylvania's Middle District | On Tuesday, October 18, United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced that the Department of Justice has awarded $554,355 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
16 Counties Taken Off PA Drought Watch
16 counties have been taken off of the drought watch list in the state of Pennsylvania, while 20 remain. Pennsylvania State | On Monday, October 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that drought watch has been lifted for 16 counties and remains for 20 counties.
Andor Continues To Breathe Depth Into the Star Wars Franchise
ENTERTAINMENT | With the serialized series Andor, the Star Wars franchise has turned a corner indeed. It has now proven that it's capable of layered storytelling free of gimmicks, silliness, and cuteness that had become a big part of the other shows that have aired on the streaming service. Much to the contrary, Andor commits to a complex, multi-level narrative with complex characters and a plot with real stakes, chronicling the events that sparked the conflict shown in the original films.
AWSOM Pet of the Week - Mose
This week's featured animal from Stroudsburg’s Animal Welfare Society Of Monroe (AWSOM) animal shelter, is a kitten named Mose. STROUDSBURG, PA | Mose is a 2-month-old, adult Domestic Shorthair. He has been at the shelter for about two months. He is described as very friendly and loving, known for being very playful, and having a lot of energy. Mose has no bite history, has been neutered, and is up to date with his shots. Mose does have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), however, this does not stop Mose from living a healthy and normal life. FIV is only transmissible through blood-to-blood contact within felines and cannot be given to humans regardless of contact, allowing Mose to still be a candidate for homes with other cats. Mose is ready to move into his new home. He can become part of your family today for $100.
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