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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 23:26

Steamtown announces ticket for 2023 autumn excursions

SCRANTON, Pa. — Tickets for Steamtown National Historic Site’s upcoming schedule of autumn excursions are now available for purchase online. Selected days in September and October will see diesel-powered, full-day trips depart from the National Park to Gouldsboro, Carbondale, Tobyhanna, or Cresco.

Autumn excursion schedule includes these dates. Tickets can be purchased at recreation.gov:

Sept. 23: Carbondale – Autumn Marketplace
Oct. 7: Tobyhanna – Fall Foliage, Ice House Tour
Oct. 15: Cresco – Leaf Peeper Excursion
Oct. 28: Gouldsboro – Ghoulsboro Halloween

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Friday, 01 September 2023 14:11

Public town hall scheduled for Sept 5 to discuss local traffic fatalities in Paradise Twp

State and local officials to co-host

Sept. 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press contact: Art Segraves, president, Paradise Falls Lutheran Association, 215-435-4140

Paradise Township— A public meeting will be held at the Paradise Falls Lutheran Association (PFLA) Social Hall, 146 Primrose Road, Paradise Twp., Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 6-8 p.m. to discuss traffic concerns along Route 191.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023 15:18

Notice of Change in Polling Place: Barrett

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE

To the Electors of Barrett 1

Effective August, 2023

Notice is hereby given by the County Board of Elections of Monroe County that the polling place in said District has been changed:

From: Barrett Township Municipal Bldg.,
993 Route 390- Cresco, PA

To: BARRETT ADMININSTRATIVE &
RECREATION COMPLEX -
1200 ROUTE 390, Cresco, PA

Monroe County Board of Elections

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023 00:04

Investigation underway after two found dead on Diane Lane, Canadensis

[Edit 8/30/23 @ 12:30pm]
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BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officers are investigating two people’s deaths after the pair were found with gunshot wounds on the deck of their home.

According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on Monday around 8:40 p.m., officers were called to the 160 block of Diane Lane in Barrett Township.

Thursday, 24 August 2023 23:07

Pig Roast @ Legion (September 9, 2023)

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023 13:33

Fall Festival (2023)

Saturday September 30, 2023
1 to 6pm

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:44

Jazz & Cocktails FUNdraiser (September 2023)

Join us for our 2nd Annual Jazz & Cocktails FUNdraiser on September 30th , featuring live music by La Cucina Jazz Band, Cash Bar hosted by Frogtown Chophouse and delectable appetizers and desserts! See our website to purchase tickets by clicking the Events tab. www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org

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Sunday, 20 August 2023 08:45

Smoke clears after warehouse fire in Tobyhanna Township

Responding departments included West End Fire Co., Barrett Township Fire Co., Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Co., Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Co., Jackson Township Fire Department, Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Co., Stroudsburg Fire Department, Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Co. and Covington Independent Fire Co.

Friday, 18 August 2023 15:47

Study: Pocono summer camps have $251 million economic impact

"Jackson Township in Monroe County leads with eight camps. Barrett Township comes in second with three camps."

Tri-County Independent

Peter Becker, Tri-County Independent

Thu, August 17, 2023 at 5:04 AM EDT·7 min read

Summer camp — a place evoking many a memory for former kids who were able to get there, a time away in the country, full of activities, making friends and learning new things and lessons for life.

The summer camp industry is big in the Poconos, especially Wayne County with almost 30 in operation, some dating back over a century. A new study shows they also have a huge, and growing, impact on the local economy.

Thursday, 10 August 2023 08:00

390 Auto owner Elias Baladi Sued for Selling Faulty Cars

Dealership in Monroe County sued for selling faulty cars
A car dealership in the Poconos is getting sued after allegedly selling vehicles with major issues.

Published: 4:49 PM EDT August 9, 2023

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Wednesday, 09 August 2023 08:51

Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex (BARC) Construction: $1.1 Million and Counting

Update 8/16/23
A local private family has donated $1 million to the township supervisors to cover the acquisition cost of the building. We are going to release another article in 6-9 months that showcases the building as it comes together. Stay tuned!

On July 17, 2023, I filed a right to know request asking for:

Copies of all expenses related to the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex to date (Formerly the Barrett Elementary Center)
Copies of any leases with area organizations (like the Friendly Community Center) -- DENIED
Any architectural drawings and schematics regarding planned work to BARC

Here are the numbers:

Category	Amount
Acquisition Cost	$833,604.63
Construction	$265,730.65
Garbage	$1,497.00
Electricity	$2,463.65
Propane	$1,044.25
Water	$199.67
Total	$1,104,539.85

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Friday, 28 July 2023 07:55

Travel & Leisure: Skytop #5 Best All Inclusive Resort (2023)

Sprawled across 5,500 acres, this historic mountain resort has been luring guests high into the Poconos since 1928. Book a room in the grand stone lodge or at the inn that opens right onto the championship golf course. As for all-inclusive plans, Skytop Lodge offers a Modified American Plan for the whole family, which includes breakfast and dinner at the lodge's eateries.

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