Pocono Lake News

What began as a fundraiser for the Lehighton Fire Department has apparently turned into an explosive controversy.

Looking for an activity that not only helps with physical health, but also mental health and spirituality? Egyptian belly dancing might be what you seek.

The first two of the following cases appeared before Mountainhome Magisterial District Judge John Whitesell and will head to Monroe County Court: Jason Charles Hanford, 32, of Pocono Lake, charged with driving under the influence.

We will have an audio slide show tribute to American Veterans and active service men and women in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, on our Web site at www.poconorecord.com/slideshows The Knights of Columbus Council 12114, Our Lady of Victory Church, Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville will host a Memorial Day ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. today at ...

In a bear-versus-beagle spat, a Pocono Mountain pet was a lucky dog. Susan Chappell says she let 6-year-old Heather out the door in Pocono Lake about 6 a.m. Wednesday, and heard a sudden commotion.

Susan Chappell says she let 6-year-old Heather out the door in Pocono Lake about 6 a.m. Wednesday, and heard a sudden commotion.

With spring well underway, more and more people are spending time outdoors and the Pennsylvania Game Commission cautions that bears are also becoming more visible as they emerge from their dens to hunt for food.

Arcides Avila, 50, of Pocono Lake, recently pleaded guilty to selling/furnishing alcohol to a minor and harassment through lewd or threatening language.

A former veterinarian at the Pocono Lake Animal Hospital said the facilities likely are "disgusting" for the exotic animals that have been moved there.

A mother duck "pleaded for help in duck language," according to eyewitness reports, when her ducklings got stuck in a storm drain.

Danger at a Pocono daycare center. State police are investigating why a 16-month-old girl entrusted to a daycare center was found toddling along the highway.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission said Monday taking exotic animals out of a zoo and moving them to a private residence does not require a new license.

It's probably the place cops most despise looking into. A traffic stop on Route 940 in Pocono Lake led Pocono Mountain Regional Police to request a search warrant for passenger Ulyessie Huggins, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y. They found - stuck in his anal cavity - bags of cocaine valued at $2,400 destined for customers in the parking lot of Wal-Mart in ...

The Pocono Lake facility taking in an unknown number of animals from a recently closed zoo is properly zoned, according to Tobyhanna Township officials.

The man who started the Genesis Wildlife Center in Scranton is explaining why he has now decided to close it.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police and members of the Monroe County Drug Task Force busted a pot operation at a home on Icehouse Road in Tobyhanna Township on Wednesday morning.

Dr. Anthony F. Mullen Knighted by the Royal College of Papal Knights. Contributed photo April 01, 2009 Dr.

An 18-year-old Kunkletown man is still being treated in the intensive care unit at St.

Police in Monroe County arrested two people they say are responsible for a pair of smash and grab burglaries.

Brenda Bell of Boyertown, PA was arrested in connection with a string of "smash and grab" type burglaries at gas station/mini marts where cartons of cigarettes were targeted and stolen.