Cresco News Archives

The Hughes Memorial Library Bridge Club held an American Contract Bridge League Junior Fund game on Monday. via Pocono Record

Stephanie Smith, 18, of Cresco, a 16-year-old Long Pond girl and Angelina Bianchino, 39, of Albrightsville, were charged Feb. via Pocono Record

“We were pleased, as a district, that Mr. Murray took the time to meet with us. We had an opportunity to dialogue about where the charter school would be a good thing for the area and the district.”

The ongoing national experiment in school choice has found an unlikely laboratory &#8212 in a venerable resort in the Poconos. via Pocono Record

“People didn't want nuts and bolts. I thought we might as well get with the market.”

When Kevin and Janice McGrath bought an old farmhouse in 2000, they knew it was special. via Pocono Record

On Feb. 8, a 13-year-old boy punched a 14-year-old boy in the face, cracking two teeth and causing a black eye, at Pocono Mountain West Junior High School. via Pocono Record

Susan A. Hannig of Cresco has successfully completed the course to become an accredited seller representative for Wilkins & Associates Real Estate Inc. via Pocono Record

“Many of the inmates here are people who made a mistake and are paying for it here. Sometimes we find ourselves working outside our job description. We do what we can.”

Jan Batton has been in jail for almost 20 years. And she likes it there. BIOGRAPHY Name: Jan Batton Town: Cresco Family: Married to Joe for 23 years; twin sons, Joe and Drew, 22 Education: Associates degree in ... via Pocono Record

“You have to work really hard to fail here”

EAST STROUDSBURG &#8212 The future looks rosy for Monroe County's Catholic schools, but for much how longer? The positives are evident. via Pocono Record