Gilbert News

Ethan James Betancourt, 17, of Gilbert, is awaiting a future Monroe County Court appearance on charges of taking part in the Nov.

GILBERT &#8212 These days, Christy LaBadie can stay home, go to class and save money on gas &#8212 all at the same time.

State Rep. John Siptroth, in partnership with state Rep. Mike Carroll, will host his third annual West End Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug.

Break out the flip-flops and fire up the grill &#8212 it's Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer in the Poconos.

An accident closed a major road in Monroe County and sent two people to the hospital. via WFMZ

Salem United Church of Christ, Route 209 and Gilbert Road, Gilbert, will be holding a dinner today from 4 to 7 p.m. On the menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, corn, dessert and beverage. via Pocono Record

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER will hold the following blood drives this week: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today at L.B. Morris Elementary School, 150 W. 10th St., Jim Thorpe, call Kerrie Hoffman, 570-325-2703; 7 a.m. to ... via The Morning Call

Two drivers were injured early Saturday in an accident on eastbound Interstate 80 in Monroe County that closed a section of the highway for about seven hours. via The Morning Call

“I wasn't really listening to him because my attention at that point was focused on the store.”

The burnt-out remains of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup that for unknown reasons went off the road, became airborn and hit the Pocono Raceway Fan Store on Route 115 in Blakeslee on Tuesday afternoon, taking out a ... via Pocono Record

William Foder of Saylorsburg and Mark McLean of Kunkletown are credited with pulling Paul Ansback, 53, of Gilbert, from his burning truck after it crashed into the Pocono Raceway Fan Store on Route 115 on ... via Pocono Record

“Under commonly accepted business practices, the insurance bond would have been issued only upon the completion of an application attesting, among other things, that the applicant did not have a record of criminal convictions.”

The Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority was able to secure a bond for Executive Director James Lambert without having to reveal his criminal history to the insurer. via Pocono Record

“She took over as wardrobe mistress about three weeks into it”

Reported by the Scranton Times-Tribune: The crew of "The Trouble With Cali" spent $400 to pay for traffic violations, $3,500 for credit card late fees, nearly $39,000 for meals, and more than $575 for ... via Pocono Record

Police are looking for Justin Wade Ivey, wanted for his alleged involvement in a Sept. via Pocono Record

“We're going to North Carolina, looking forward to it. Want to get the process started”

Tuesday, December 4, 6:43 p.m. By Norm Jones and Jennifer Borasso Hundreds of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen across our area said goodbye to their families Tuesday as they prepared to deploy. via WNEP-TV Moosic

“My wife sends me to the store with a list so I knew a list would work”

It was 1:30 in the morning and he was driving north on I-95. He was coming from Jacksonville, N.C., where he saw his son Kristopher leave for Iraq. via Pocono Record

“They are very elegant. There's nothing like seeing a Suri in a full coat running across a field”

A distant relative of the camel and a cousin to the llama, the alpaca is certainly unusual looking. via Pocono Record

Western Pocono Community Library's Teen Advisory Board and NiteLite Book Club will hold a registration meeting on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. via Pocono Record

THE RED BALL MILITARY TRANSPORT FALL RALLY will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the West End Fairgrounds, Route 209, Gilbert. via The Morning Call

“If you have an animal that's in bad condition, just giving it some oxygen is going to help, and now we have the particular masks that will help prolong the life of the animals”

Fire stations across Monroe County are hoping that some new equipment will help save lives &#8212 furry lives. via Pocono Record

“We are reminded today that the rights and opportunities afforded us under the Constitution are fragile and that freedom is not free.”

GILBERT &#8212 More than 150 people gathered Tuesday night in the West End to sing, pray, light candles and remember the victims and heroes of Sept. via Pocono Record