Scotrun News

The last two of four defendants involved in a November 2007 home invasion, kidnapping and robbery in Jackson Township were sentenced today after pleading guilty.

SCOTRUN &#8212 Highly skilled local jobs aren't filled because students aren't adequately educated to fill them, business executives told U.S. Sen.

Monroe County: 5.7 percent, 4,900 workers. Pennsylvania: 5.2 percent U.S.: 5.5 percent Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: 6 percent Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton: 5.5 percent Median Income Monroe County: $50,173 Pennsylvania: ...

U.S. Sen Bob Casey is leading an economic summit at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun right now.

EAST STROUDSBURG &#8212 A severe thunderstorm blew through the Poconos on Monday, downing trees and snapping power lines with high winds and flashing lightning.

The following appeared before Snydersville Magisterial District Judge JoLana Krawitz and will head to Monroe County Court: Linda M. Fleming, 41, of Kunkletown, placed in Monroe County Correctional Facility ...

The United Way gives money to Boy Scout troops every year. Thursday some scouts gave back to the United Way and didn't even realize it.. The Cub Scouts from pack 349 in Hellertown had a good time and helped ...

Pocono Mountain Community Days at Great Wolf Lodge have been extended past June 13.

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 was backed up at least five miles Wednesday after a multi-vehicle crash in Monroe County.

POCONO TOWNSHIP &#8212 One woman was killed and another injured in a three-vehicle collision Wednesday on Interstate 80 East between the Scotrun and Tannersville exits.

There's a nasty wreck on Interstate 80 eastbound near Scotrun at this hour. At least three vehicles involved: a car and two tractor trailers. via Pocono Record

“If you're trying to pull out of the parking lot, none of them will let you go”

It's been several months since construction on the new and improved Five Points intersection was completed. via Pocono Record

SCOTRUN: It's official. Silverleaf Resorts has purchased Caesars Brookdale , the one family resort of the four local Caesars properties in the famed Pocono Mountains. via Street Talk

Phillip and Jeanne Riley of Cresco recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family luncheon at Brownies in Stroudsburg. via Pocono Record

Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate, with seven offices in the Monroe County area, has named three additions to its staff of more than 70 agents. via Pocono Record

Two men will head to trial in Monroe County Court on charges of being involved in an Oct. via Pocono Record

“We don't have a timetable for a decision right now.”

A state agency still hasn't ruled on two permit requests for a Pocono Township sewer project that would pipe wastewater six miles for discharge into Brodhead Creek. via Pocono Record

“This is a complete tragedy for everyone involved”

This is hell week. Four families, four funerals. The young men who died of carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday in Winona Lakes were close friends. via Pocono Record

“It looks like these guys were just helping their friend”

The four men who died Saturday of carbon monoxide poisoning in a vacant Monroe County home were there to help their friend clean it up, according to State Police at Swiftwater. via MergeDigital

Patricia Blank Toombs of the Mountainhome and West End offices has received the Wilkins & Associates Real Estate Manager of the Year Award for 2007. via Pocono Record