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Clocks play a prominent role in landscape
You can't escape time. Why not embrace it? Try a date devoted to clock watching.
East Stroudsburg mom charged with boy's fatal overdose
The drug overdose death of a 13-year-old boy in April has led to criminal charges against his mother because she did not call for an ambulance when she learned he had taken some of her pain killers.
Wildlife camera leads to break-in charges against two in Fayette County
Two Fayette County men have admitted they were caught breaking into a rural home on a video camera, usually used to observe deer-feeding, according to state police at Uniontown.
Greene County huntera s shooting death ruled an accident
A deputy coroner says a hunter died in southwestern Pennsylvania when he slipped on a log and shot himself in the chest.
Bridge Partially Collapses As Propane Truck Crosses In Fayette Co.
A bridge in Fayette County partially collapsed Saturday morning when a tanker truck carrying propane attempted to cross, Fayette County emergency officials told WTAE Channel 4 Action News.
Cresco man popped for pot at Winona Lakes clubhouse -
A 21 year-old man was arrested after he and another man were found sitting in a parked car in a Middle Smithfield community parking lot with pot.
Manager foils armed robbers at Middle Smithfield McDonalds -
Robbery apparently requires some concentration. A quick-thinking manager disarmed a man with a gun and foiled a robbery at the Middle Smithfield Township McDonald's Wednesday night.
Stroudsburg teenager dies in accident in Monroe County
An 18-year-old East Stroudsburg man was killed early Sunday morning in a rollover crash in Smithfield Township.
Budget limits forest drilling impact
The new state budget is supported with $60 million in anticipated revenue from natural gas drilling on state forest lands, but environmentalists claim success in blocking more ambitious plans to open up the forests for drilling.
Timing, good weather and bit of luck combine for a fruitful pumpkin harvest
Prices from a few of the area's pumpkin sellers: * Pajer Farm, Buffalo Township, Butler County: carving pumpkins, 28 cents per pound; pie pumpkins, $1.50 each * Giant Eagle, New Kensington: carving pumpkins, $3.99 and $5.99 each; pie pumpkins, 89 cents per pound * Schramm Farms and Orchards, Penn Township: carving pumpkins, 39 cents per pound * ...
Run for the Rangers: Nov. 8 road race through recreation area to benefit youth program
I only wish someone had come up with this idea when I was a competitive runner: a 5-mile road race with an accompanying 5K walk) in the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Some G-20 Restrictions To Be Put In Place Early
Share + Sep 23, 2009 7:32 am US/Eastern The security restrictions for the G-20 Summit get underway today and officials say some will now be put in place earlier than expected.
Wednesday morning: commuting, unemployment and football wonder -
Hey, we're No. 1 again on a list where No. 1 is "not good." The U.S. Census says Poconos residents have the longest commute in the country, with more than a quarter of us traveling at least an hour to get to work.
Cops investigating arson that destroyed Smithfield Township home
State police are investigating a Wednesday arson fire that destroyed a house that firefighters said borders Smithfield, Price and Middle Smithfield townships.
Audit finds deficiencies in Smithfield's finances
Significant deficiencies were found in Smithfield's 2008 township financial statement.
Highlights in Pocono news: Sept. 10-17
Editor's note: This column features some of the high and low spots in recent news.
Fayette Business Park receives grant for improvements
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Friday announced a $900,000 Economic Development Administration grant to the Fayette Industrial Fund, Georges Township, and the Fairchance Georges Joint Municipal Sewage Authority in Smithfield to make road and water infrastructure improvements to serve the Fayette Business Park.
East Stroudsburg man arrested after high speed run from police -
Adam Wood, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested early Sunday morning in Middle Smithfield Township after a high-speed chase from police that ended when he crashed his car and was found driving while intoxicated.
Plane splash lands in Smithfield lake
A one-seat, single-engine aircraft made a splash landing in Lake Valhalla in Smithfield Township on Monday shortly after takeoff from nearby Stroudsburg-Pocono Airport.
Landowner, PennDOT at odds over Middle Smithfield property
The flea market across from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, on Route 209 in Middle Smithfield, has mushroomed into a sizable operation in recent weeks, creating new traffic patterns.
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