History's Headlines: Switchback Railroad, America's first roller coaster

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Man accused of big game violation, facing charges

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 20:30

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A game warden in the Poconos says an investigation into illegal hunting uncovered something far more serious. They say 22-year-old Michael Sukna was found along Camelback Road in Jackson Township on Friday with blood on him after shooting and killing a deer out of season. Investigators say one of [...]

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Brown Invites Local Students to Participate in Essay Contest

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:30

Brown Invites Local Students to Participate in Essay Contest As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I am pleased to offer a unique opportunity for a high school student in the 40th Senatorial District to take part in a special Pennsylvania Senate Ceremonial Meeting in partnership with America250PA. One student will be selected […] The post E-news Updates – March 20, 2026…

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BRC News 13: Data Center Update in Smithfield Township

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:40

A petition is circling to stop a data center from coming to Smithfield Township, but opposition won't matter.We're told it comes down to a municipality's ordinances. News3's Nicole Walters has the details:"The developer behind the Smithfield Gateway project presented the new plans to the East Straudsburg school board last night. [...]"

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Confrontation at Chestnuthill Township Park Leads to Police Response

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 12:42

A confrontation involving several teenagers and two adults at a township park earlier this month prompted a police response and is now the subject of multiple videos circulating locally.The incident occurred Wednesday, March 11 at Chestnuthill Township Park.

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History's Headlines: Switchback Railroad, America's first roller coaster

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