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An accused fire bug is on the loose in Monroe County. State police said Jon Gilliland, 44, of Sciota tried to start a fire at the Twin Willows Bar in Hamilton Township Wednesday.
Sciota man wanted for attempted arson at Twin Willows bar
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Jon Travis Gilliland, 44, of Sciota, after he allegedly tried to set fire to Twin Willows Bar on Strawberry Hill Road, Hamilton Township early Wednesday.
Monroe County man charged with pointing loaded gun at two from Pen Argyl Monday night
Two Pen Argyl residents had a loaded gun pointed at them Monday night in Monroe County.
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Couple ready to live their dream
It was a busy lunch hour Tuesday at the Old Mill Pizzeria in Sciota, and maybe a third of the people there did more than just order food. They also congratulated the owners.
Some of them brought cards. Others brought gifts.
''One of my customers brought me a huge fish,'' said Old Mill co-owner Zack Paputchi, holding his hands out to cover the width of one of the tables.
The process of becoming a citizen usually doesn't get you a lot of attention, maybe a short news story and some pictures when people are sworn in. Zack and his wife, Rukie, haven't even gotten to that point yet; they've only just gotten green cards. But their immigration journey has had this Turkish Muslim couple from Bulgaria in the media spotlight for the last few months.
Pocono Tuesday: Recycling fraud; child porn arrests; shots fired;...
Ever wonder if those recyclables you carefully sorted and put on the curb really get recycled? Guess what? At least one trash hauler has been "faking it" on the recyclables.
Paputchis' 18-year immigration ordeal is over
PHILADELPHIA — Local pizzeria owners Zekri and Rukie Paputchi's 18-year immigration ordeal has ended happily.
Christ Hamilton ULC summer worship hours
Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church starts its summer worship schedule today with a 5 p.m. contemporary worship in the Light House, followed by a picnic/campfire program in the pavilion.
Mom reaches out for help to treat her 10-month-old
Baby Michael looked fine when he was born, but life-threatening problems inside his little body wouldn't become evident for a few weeks.
Stroudsburg man on Ten Most Wanted List -
John "Blaze" Caro, 22, of Stroudsburg, formerly of Sciota, is on the Pennsylvania State Police's "10 Most Wanted List." Caro is suspected of shooting into an occupied vehicle in December 2006.
Fish art is raising awareness of Pocono watershed issues
EAST STROUDSBURG — It was all about "use it or lose it" on Sunday as an aquatic art show brought nature conservation groups and art enthusiasts together to shine light on preserving Pocono waterways.
Pocono Youth Orchestra spring concerts Saturday, Sunday at ESU
The Pocono Youth Orchestra will present a spring concert on Saturday and Sunday in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall at the Fine and Performing Arts Center of East Stroudsburg University beginning at 7:30 p.m. ...
Cases include weapon on school grounds, gun, chain saw thefts -
State police reported the following incidents: * A 15-year-old boy will be charged after possessing weapons, described as "a metal leatherman tool with various attachments and a small pellet gun," Tuesday on ...
Court blotter: Wednesday, May 7
All except the last two of the following defendants, who appeared before Snydersville Magisterial District Judge JoLana Krawitz, will head to Monroe County Court: John Gary Marsh, 37, of Sciota, Joseph Anthony ... via Pocono Record
Shopping Scout - April 25, 2008
FOUND Wheelchair: Jane of Allentown has a lightweight wheelchair for Margaret of Walnutport. via The Morning Call
Man faces trial, charged with DUI, injuring woman and 7-year-old -
Ruben Ojeda, 41, of Stroudsburg, will head to trial in Monroe County Court on charges of driving under the influence and causing an accident that injured driver Lois Notaro, 63, of Sciota, and her 7-year-old ... via Pocono Record
Pair Robs Gas Station at Gunpoint
Investigators in Monroe county are looking for a pair of men who held up a gas station. via WFMZ
Robbers net $100 in gas station heist
A gas station in Monroe County was robbed last night, with the armed robbers making off with about $100, according to state police at Swiftwater. via MergeDigital
Driver faces felony charges, other driver hospitalized after C-hill crash -
One driver faces felony charges and another was flown to the hospital after a Friday night accident on McIlhaney Road, near Greenview Drive, north of the Chestnuthill Diner, state police at Fern Ridge said. via Pocono Record
Chestnuthill Township Monroe Woman Injured, Child Mildly Hurt In Crash
A Sciota woman is in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in stable condition after a two-car crash about 7 p.m. Thursday in Chestnuthill Township. via The Morning Call
Eric Kowal and Justine Stenger
Eric Kowal & Justine Stenger Eric William Kowal and Justine Lynn Stenger exchanged wedding vows during a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Jan. via Pocono Record