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Sussex-Wantage, NJ
Weather
Snow Could Fall In Sussex County After Rain: Here's Where
Cooler temperatures are here to stay for the week, with the National Weather Service forecasting rain and even snow in some parts of New Jersey this week (scroll for snow map). The National Weather Service in Mount Holly says that the cold front, which brought a 5- to 10-degree temperature drop, will continue to influence the region's weather. "Widespread rain, and even a little snow in the Poconos, will arrive for Wednesday night through Thursday night," officials said. According to AccuWeather, a storm system in the Great Lakes will shift to the Atlantic Coast. "The rain may behave…
Bethlehem, PA
News
Turkish Imam Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi Dies In Pennsylvania: Officials
A Turkish Imam and political leader who was living in self-imposed-exile in the United States died at his compound in the Poconos, officials told Daily Voice. "Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi has passed away, having succumbed to a heart condition from which he had been suffering for a long time," his nephew, Kemal Gülen, said in a post on X, formerly Twitter on Friday, Oct. 18. "I am so deeply saddened by this great loss that I cannot accept condolences. May his position be high... ." Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi, uzun süredir mustarip olduğu kalp rahatsızlığına yenik düşerek dar-ı bekaya …
Allentown, PA
Business
Love-Themed Poconos Motel Famous For Romantic Getaways Closes After 50 Years
The Land of Love is letting go. After nearly 50 years, Pocono Palace Resort — a popular love-themed getaway in the Poconos — has closed its doors. The East Stroudsburg motel, which reportedly opened in 1976, was sold, with the transition of title set for Thursday, May 2, according to a statement on its website: "We understand that this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause." The resort's sister locations, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open. Pocono Palace is closing its doors. Courtesy of Charlene Pedicone…
Elizabeth, NJ
Weather
Threat Of Freezing Rain Prompts Winter Weather Advisory Across Parts Of NJ, PA
The threat of freezing rain and icy roads has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory across portions of North Jersey and the Lehigh Valley. Bergen, Sussex, Warren, Morris, and Passaic Counties, along with the Poconos Mountains and the Lehigh Valley are expected to see freezing rain and snow Tuesday night, Jan. 23, the NWS said. The areas in the purple on the NWS map below are under a winter weather advisory. While Old Man Winter has likely released his grip on most of the region through the rest of the week, light icing is expected near the I-80 corrid…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Weather
Six Inches Of Snow Could Slam Parts Of NJ, PA: Latest Forecast, Timing Updates
Newly-released forecast maps from the National Weather Service show up to six inches of snow could fall across eastern Pennsylvania and much of New Jersey. Accumulating snowfall will begin Monday, night Jan. 15, mainly after 7 p.m., and carry into Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, impacting the morning commute as it changes over to a wintry mix, the NWS said in its latest briefing. ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Delays For Tuesday, Jan. 16 Between 4 and 6 inches of snow was being forecast for most of North Jersey (including Morris, Sussex, pars of Bergen/Essex/Hudson, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Weather
Timing On Powerful Storm Dropping Up To 4 Inches Of Rain On NJ
The National Weather Service has released an event summary of the powerful storm expected Sunday, Dec. 10. Heavy rain, damaging wind, and some snow is expected in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania beginning with rain mid-morning Sunday, Dec. 10. ⚠️🌧️🌬️🌨️ A strong storm system will impact our region beginning today through Monday. Heavy rain, strong winds, and some... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, December 10, 2023 We are anticipating strong winds & heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the state, starting Sunday afternoon and …
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Ax Murder Cold Case: $5K Reward Offered In PA Bartender's 1981 Slaying
A literal ax murderer who hacked a man to death has been on the loose in Pennsylvania for more than 40 years. Edward James Joubert spent the last day of his life — Nov. 28, 1981 — working at the Bottom of the Fox Tavern, on the corner of Main and Oak streets in Delaware Water Gap, troopers said. The bar was crowded when Joubert walked around back at 5 p.m. to grab some firewood, police said. He never returned. The 46-year-old was found murdered behind the tavern hours later, according to troopers. Joubert, whom friends called Eddie, was a jazz musician and a transpla…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In For Beloved Morristown Man Fatally Struck By Car At 26: 'Always An Angel'
Tributes are flooding social media for a beloved Morristown man who died after being struck by a car in Pennsylvania at age 26. Cameron E. Olson died Saturday, July 15, his obituary says. According to WNEP, a car struck a utility pole on Paradise Valley Road near the Poconos before hitting Cameron. Born in Murray Hill, Cameron had attended Spectrum 360, a day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, since he was six years old. He had established deep roots within the organization and “touched so many lives in his short time on Earth,” his memorial says. “The students, teach…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Flood
Watch
: Here's How Much Rain Could Fall In NJ, PA
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and advisories for much of the region Sunday, July 9. Most of New Jersey and areas west of Philadelphia are expected to see about 2 inches of rain between Sunday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 11, AccuWeather reports. The Poconos, North Western New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley could see up to four inches of rain. Rainfall mapAccuWeather Storms were expected to begin in North Jersey in the evening hours, and remain strong through Monday, July 10, forecasters say. A severe thunderstorm watch was also issued for much of New Jersey as of S…
Fairfax, VA
Weather
Storms With Possibility Of Isolated Tornadoes To Threaten East Coast
Severe storms with the possibility of isolated tornadoes will be threatening the East Coast Monday, June 26, and will be followed by at least two more days of stormy weather, meteorologists say. Damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail are all possible by late in the afternoon Monday, forecasters are predicting. Hail could be around 1 inch in diameter, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. A moderate threat was issued across North Jersey, the Poconos, and Central Pennsylvania, while a high threat was issued in South Jersey,…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Pair Killed When Motorcycle Crashes In Poconos
Two people have died following a motorcycle accident in the Poconos on Sunday afternoon, state police have announced. It happened around 2:40 p.m. on May 21, said state troopers in Carbon County. A motorcyclist and a passenger were heading north on Forest Inn Road near Hill Road in Towamensing Township when an oncoming vehicle veered from its lane and struck their bike, according to the police report. The pair were thrown from the motorcycle and died shortly after, authorities said. Michael E. Brunell, 42, and Amy B. Hollenbach, 44, were identified as the victims. Trooper…
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Teen Leads Police On 'High-Speed' Chase Through Poconos, Police Say
A 17-year-old Monroe County boy was arrested after leading state and local police on a high-speed chase through the Poconos region last week, authorities claim in a release. It happened on Monday, April 24, Pocono Township police wrote. Officers patrolling on Route 611 spotted a white BMW with its headlights off and tried to initiate a stop, but the driver fled the scene, the department said. Officers lost sight of the BMW but later flagged it down at a nearby Sheetz, they said. The driver fled again, leading township police, Pocono Mountain Regional police, and state troopers o…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Weather
Snow Headed To Region Tonight
Another round of snow is headed to parts of North and Central Jersey, along with eastern Pennsylvania Monday evening, March 6, making for slippery travel conditions Tuesday morning. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high around 50. Rain is expected to begin around 10 p.m. and change to snow for North and Central Jersey, along with the Poconos and greater Philadelphia, overnight. Rain is expected to change to snow tonight in much of eastern PA, and in northern and central NJ. A quick accumulation is expected with the precipitation ending toward daybreak on Tuesday. #pawx #njwx Poste…
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Both Drivers Ejected, Killed In Rt. 80 Rollover: Pennsylvania State Police
Both drivers were ejected and killed after their vehicles overturned several times on Route 80 in the Poconos Monday afternoon, state police confirmed. Donn Innes, 68, was heading westbound when he collided with Jeffrey Bates, 31, after speeding off of the westbound lane near milepost 291.9 in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, around 12:25 p.m., state police said in a press release. Both vehicles veered off the right shoulder of the highway before overturning multiple times, ejecting Innes, of Weatherly, and Bates, of Danville. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Neither were wear…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Driver Who Rammed 6 Cars In High-Speed Poconos Chase Found Guilty: Report
A wanted driver who rammed six cars during a high-speed police chase in the Poconos has been found guilty, WFMZ reports. Martin Baboolal, 34, of Henryville, injured two state troopers during the chase between East Stroudsburg and Paradise Township in September 2021 and was taken into custody after striking half a dozen vehicles, the outlet reports citing the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. According to WNEP, Baboolal, who already had warrants for his arrest, was found guilty of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous other charges and will be sentenced in Marc…
Arlington, VA
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Region
The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent new storm headed to the Northeast later this week. In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall predictions.National Weather Service One and three inches is likely the most that parts of North Jersey will get, while the Poconos and Central PA could see between four and six inches, AccuWeather.com says. The Baltimore/Washington DC/Northern Virginia region will …
Rutherford, NJ
News
Teacher's Aide Arrested After Arranging Sex With Boy, 14: North Arlington PD
A 24-year-old teacher’s aide from Bloomfield was arrested after authorities said he arranged to have sex with a 14-year-old North Arlington boy. Don R. Knight-Powell, 24, had been communicating online before making the arrangements, North Arlington Police Lt. Michael Horton said. He was arrested by North Arlington police on luring charges a short time later and sent to the Bergen County Jail. A judge in Hackensack ordered him released the next day. Knight-Powell made local news last year with a personal story of “trauma and triumph as a gay black man” whose adoptive parents rejected him be…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Woman Dies In Poconos Jet Ski Accident: Authorities
A woman died after falling off a jet ski in the Poconos Thursday, July 7, authorities said. Lorena Lauer, 19, of Stroudsburg (Jackson Township) was on a jet ski at Camp Pocono Trails in Reeders around 5:45 p.m. when she fell and went underwater, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. She was pronounced dead Saturday, July 9 at St. Luke's Hospital. An autopsy revealed she died of accidental drowning, the coroner's office said. Lauer was remembered on social media as a young woman who enjoyed the outdoors and had a zest for life. The incident remains under investigation by the Le…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Poconos Man Shot Dead In Armed Standoff With PA State Police
A 59-year-old man was shot dead by state police during an hours-long armed standoff in the Poconos, authorities said. Keith Carroll was shot and killed by troopers after he walked out of his Jackson Township home armed with a handgun Thursday, June 23, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were called to the home on High Point Drive around 8 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from Carroll's wife, who said her husband is depressed and had locked himself in a bedroom, police said. He was armed with a pistol, she claimed, and was threatening to kill himself and shoot at the police. When…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Undercover Officer Nabs Pair In Eastern PA Prostitution Sting: Reports
A pair from Eastern Pennsylvania were charged in an undercover prostitution investigation, WFMZ reports. Candace Pickering, 49, went to meet a potential customer who claimed they would pay $300 for sex at a Poconos hotel Wednesday, June 1, the outlet says citing the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Little did she know that she'd be met by an undercover officer who discovered marijuana, meth, and other drugs. Also with Pickering was 79-year-old Leonard Chistakoff, who was waiting for her in a car nearby with a gun and drugs, according to the outlet. Click here for more from W…
White Plains, NY
Weather
Storm Will Bring Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds With Snow, Wintry Mix For Some Parts Of Region
A storm with periods of rain and gusty winds will also bring spring snowfall and a wintry mix in parts of the Northeast. The system, which has weakened after fueling tornadoes in the Southeast, arrives in this region late Wednesday afternoon, March 23. There will be rain and showers at times through early Friday morning, March 25, with the chance for snow in some areas farthest north and inland, especially overnight. Wednesday will be raw with the temperature in the mid 40s. "Wet conditions will last through Friday morning with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall expected," according to t…
White Plains, NY
Weather
New Storm System Will Bring Periods Of Rain, Gusty Winds With Some Snow In Parts Of Region
A stretch of dry weather to start off the spring season will be followed by the arrival of a storm system that will bring periods of rain and gusty winds to the region. Tuesday, March 22 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s. A drop in the relative humidity below 30 percent in the afternoon, coupled with winds gusting between 20 and 25 miles per hour, will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread in much of the region, according to the National Weather Service. The storm system arrives early Wednesday afternoon, March 23 and there will be rain …
Allentown, PA
Weather
Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters
A bomb cyclone — a storm that undergoes rapid strengthening — is heading to the region this weekend, creating the potential for heavy snow, slick roads, and a little bit of aftermath, forecasters say. Precipitation will begin as rain Friday night and gradually change to snow on Saturday as the temperature drops, leaving the Poconos with up to seven inches of snow, while the northernmost parts of New Jersey will get between three and six, the National Weather Service said. Central Jersey and the Philadelphia region will only get a light dusting. A flash freeze will make …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
North Penn High School Graduate Identified As Driver In Deadly Poconos Crash
A 21-year-old North Penn High School graduate was killed in a crash in the Poconos over the weekend. Emma Schultz, of Pocono Lake, died when the car she was driving along Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township veered off the road and struck a tree around 6:45 a.m. Sunday, the Pocono Record reports citing local police. The Lansdale native was being remembered on a GoFundMe as a "wonderful daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of those around her." As of Thursday, the fundraiser had raised $9,700 to assist with funeral expenses. Schultz was "a dedicated advocate for all…
Rivertowns, NY
Weather
Storm Bringing Wintry Mix Will Drop Up To A Foot Of Snow In Parts Of Northeast
Most of the region will see rain and sleet from a wintry storm that will sweep through the region over the weekend, but parts of the Northeast could see up to a half-foot to a foot of snow. Saturday, Dec. 18 will be dreary with cold rain at times in areas farther south during the day and mixed precipitation and snow farther north during the day and into the evening. In those areas, the temperature will hover right around and just below the freezing mark. The areas shown in the first image above will see a mix of rain and sleet, and areas farthest north (north of I-84) will get varying amou…
Norwalk, CT
Weather
Wave Of Cold Air Will Bring First Accumulating Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast
A new weather pattern bringing in a wave of cold air will lead to the first accumulating snowfall of the season in parts of the Northeast, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected after nightfall Saturday, Nov. 13 into Sunday morning, Nov. 14 in the areas shown in blue and pink in the first image above. "Accumulating snow is in store across much of the Catskills, Adirondacks, Berkshires, Green and White Mountains," AccuWeather said. "A small amount of snow may whiten the Poconos and lower elevations from the upper Hudson Valley into interior New Englan…
Allentown, PA
Obituaries
Poconos Man, 23, Killed In Farm Tractor Crash With SUV
A 23-year-old man operating a farm tractor died after a crash with two vehicles in the Poconos, authorities said. Dalton Davidson, of Saylorsburg, was operating a farm tractor and slowing for a right turn when he was rear-ended by an SUV on the southbound side of State Route 209 Tuesday around 10:40 p.m., according to State Police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The crash happened just past Fairgrounds Road in Chestnut Hill Township. Davidson was ejected from the tractor, which overturned. He was airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital, where was pronounced d…
Edison, NJ
Weather
Super Bowl Sunday Storm: Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Predicted For Parts Of NJ, PA
Still digging yourself out of snow? Well, get ready for more. Much of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia could see up to 8 inches in a storm expected to sweep the region late Saturday through Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service reports. The northernmost parts of New Jersey (Morris, Sussex and Warren counties), along with the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley are looking at between 4 and 6 inches of snow, the NWS says. Meanwhile, South Jersey could only get a few inches of snow, if not heavy rain, according to the NWS. Saturday night forecastAccuWeather Snowfall prediction…
Bristol, PA
Weather
Latest Snowfall Predictions, Timing Of Powerful Winter Storm Headed To NJ, PA This Afternoon
New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to see the first winter storm Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Precipitation will begin early Wednesday afternoon in South Jersey, then head north to Central Jersey and Philadelphia, where 6 to 12 inches of snow are predicted, the National Weather Service says. Strong winds and heavy sleet were likely across South Jersey and Philadelphia, with a chance of rain leading along the Jersey Shore. Coastal flooding was possible, especially late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, meteorologists say. Snowfall is expected to begin in N…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Poconos To Paterson: Couple Drives 60 Miles For Heroin, Sheriff Says
A married couple drove more than 60 miles from the Poconos to Paterson for heroin and were caught heading home with 150 bags, Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. Sheriff's Officers Eric Blesing and Jonathan Kasica stopped a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by James Fall, 37, of East Stroudsburg, PA on Rosa Parks Boulevard at Lawrence Place shortly before 8 p.m. Friday, Berdnik said. Fall handed several bags to his wife, 38-year-old Heather Fall, before both were ordered out of the car, he said. "Due to the reasonable suspicion that James and Heather were concealing weapons, the offic…
Briarcliff, NY
Sports
Briarcliff Cheerleaders Head To Nationals
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff cheerleading squad is going to Disney World. The cheerleaders will be competing at the National High Scool Cheerleading Championship on Feb. 10-11 at Walt Disney World. The contest will be televised on ESPN. This is the first time Briarcliff is competing at nationals. The team qualified after competing at a regional competition in the Poconos. The 15 cheerleaders, coached by Stephanie Georgioudakis, do a three-minute routine featuring cheers, stunting, and dancing.
