Geisinger Reports First Swine Flu Death

MSNBC - Fri Nov 06

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY Geisinger Medical Center is confirming its first death resulting from the H1N1 virus.

Coat drive under way for Bushkill Outreach

Pocono Record - Thu Nov 05

The United Way of Pike County has once again teamed up with Wachovia Bank's Valerie Seitz and Bushkill Outreach's Kate Newman for the Seventh Annual Winter Coat Drive.

What's Next for Pike Library Expansion?

WNEP - Wed Nov 04

Voters Tuesday night in Pike County handily defeated the library tax question. An overwhelming 81-percent of voters said no to a referendum that would raise taxes to support the Pike County Library System.

election coverage, a new grocery store and Yankee haters -

Pocono Record - Wed Nov 04

The elections are over and here's what you need to know. Keep in mind, however, that the process of certifying votes for the county begins Friday.

Library Tax a Hot Topic in Pike County

WNEP - Sun Nov 01

A question on the ballot Tuesday in Pike County has a lot of voters all riled up.

Diocese clarifies handling of porn case

Times Leader - Sat Oct 24

SCRANTON In response to questions raised about the handling of the Rev. Robert Timchak's arrest on charges of possessing child pornography, the Diocese of Scranton issued a revised statement Friday providing more details.

Highlights in Pocono news, Oct. 15-21

Pocono Record - Thu Oct 22

Editor's note: This column features some of the high and low spots in recent news.

Pocono Police Blotter: Wednesday, Oct. 21

Pocono Record - Wed Oct 21

Tara M. Bobst, 24, of Lehighton, arrested after she was pulled over by police on Allegheny Drive in the Sierra View Development on Oct.

Pike County sentencings,

The Times-Tribune - Sat Oct 17

Font size: [A] [A] [A] The following people were sentenced in Pike County by President Judge Joseph F. Kameen on Thursday: - Daniel Smith, 20, of Matamoras, six months' probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana.

Crash kills one, injuries four in Wayne County

The Times-Tribune - Fri Oct 16

One person was killed and four others, including two children, were injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Route 6 just west of Hawley.