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Pot activists vow to push legalization in 2012 (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
LOS ANGELES (AP) It seemed an easy sell in California: The state that gave us medical marijuana would allow pot for recreation.
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Pocono voters speak (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
The Pocono Record asked voters what was on their minds as they cast their ballots on Election Day. Here's what they had to say.

Police: Package checked at NYC airport is harmless (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
NEW YORK (AP) Authorities say they briefly inspected a suspicious package at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport but it turned out to be nothing dangerous.

Former Tobyhanna VFW member charged with stealing $17K (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
A Tobyhanna man has been charged with stealing more than $17,000 from a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Andrew P.

Monroe voter turnout up from last midterm, but lags behind state average (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)

GOP sweep of Pennsylvania: What does it mean? (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The bold blue that Barack Obama painted across Pennsylvania two years ago is barely dry as victorious Republicans prepare to apply a fresh coat of red. The GOP scored a clean sweep Tuesday, winning a hotly contested U.S.

$164M in Philly taxes could be missing (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia's controller says city officials haven't been able to confirm if $164 million in real estate taxes have been transferred electronically to the city over the past five years.

Armed with new majority, Pa. House GOP talks plans (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
HARRISBURG (AP) Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives say they're ready to work on cutting spending, a day after voters handed them control of the chamber.

Clarks Summit man in critical condition after Rt. 314 crash (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
A Clarks Summit man was severely injured in Pocono Township Tuesday after his car was hit by another car that blew a stop sign, Pocono Township Police said.

Pocono Wednesday Midday: Fatal crash; bad bridges; Batman and Michael Jackson (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Sad news today. We're reporting the 26th death on Pocono roads. Police say that Ethan Moyer, 20, was killed in a crash on Route 209 in Smithfield Township.

East Stroudsburg honors grad killed in car crash; other driver charged with DUI (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
An East Stroudsburg man was killed Tuesday when the car he was driving was hit by another car whose driver was charged with drunk driving, Pennsylvania State Police said.

A big admission ahead of bigger mission for Batman (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is going public about his role behind the Dark Knight.

Weight restrictions on two more Monroe bridges (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has placed weight restrictions on two more bridges in Monroe County.

Shawnee Mountain announces ski season job fair (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area will be holding its annual job fair and winter hiring session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 in the Base Lodge.

Deer crashes through window at LV college (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. (AP) Class was disrupted at an eastern Pennsylvania college when a deer crashed through a classroom window.

Michael Jackson 'tour' with Cirque announced (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
NEW YORK (AP) The King of Pop's death isn't stopping what's being billed as the Michael Jackson tour.

Calling all seasonal job seekers (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Are you seeking seasonal work, either at department stores for the holidays, winter recreation areas or other part-time employment? The Pocono Record is interested in talking to such job-seekers for an upcoming story.

Roadwork on I-84 Eastbound near Hamlin, Greentown exits (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Roadwork is being conducted on Interstate 84 eastbound today with emergency deck repairs at mile 17.7 between Exits 17 (Newfoundland/Hamlin) and 20 Greentown/Lake Wallenpaupack. The left lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Police investigating theft of trailer dumped on Bartonsville road (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
State Police at Fern Ridge are investigating the theft of a trailer that was then left in the middle of Running Valley Road. The black box trailer with RGH Enterprises Inc. emblazoned on it was recovered Sunday around 12:20 a.m.

Electrical wire, tools stolen from Chestnuthill Township home (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
A Chestnuthill Township home was broken into when a small section of a Fiberglas door was pushed aside to release its latch. The burglar then removed a large of amount of electrical wire and tools, State Police at Fern Ridge report.

Pocono Wednesday: election results, pedestrian hit and JoePa's 400th (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
It was a big night for elections. Many seats changed hands, and new blood is in town.

GOP reclaims Pa. House by beating several Dems (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republicans delivered a blistering defeat to Democrats in the state House on Tuesday, reclaiming the all-important majority status by beating the Democratic floor leader and flipping at least 12 other seats.

Poll: Pa. voters say Toomey will bring change (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republican businessman Pat Toomey won a U.S.

Dems save Senate majority, Reid; GOP grabs 6 seats (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Democrats narrowly held their Senate majority Tuesday but suffered at least six stinging losses, including the Illinois seat once held by President Barack Obama.

Corbett beats Onorato for Pa. governor (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republican Tom Corbett, the state attorney general who shook up the Pennsylvania Capitol with his prosecution of corruption in the Legislature, sailed past Democratic opponent Dan Onorato on Tuesday to claim the governorship of...

Browne returns to Pa. House in 16th District (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Republican state Sen. Pat Browne appeared to be successful in turning back a challenge from Democrat Richard Orloski to return to the 16th District seat he's held since 2005. Browne represents Chestnuthill, Ross and Hamilton townships in Monroe County.

Boscola wins fourth term in state Senate (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
Democrat Lisa Boscola won her fourth term in Pennsylvania's 18th Senate District, defeating challenger Republican Matt Connolly.

Blake wins state Senate seat in 22nd District (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
In the contest for the 22nd Senate District, Democrat John Blake was elected to succeed longtime Democratic state Sen. Robert Mellow.

Carroll keeps seat in Pa. House 118th District (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
The tea party support that's gained traction throughout the country passed over the state's 118th House District in Tuesday's elections.

Tea time: Republicans locking up House control (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans marched toward House control Tuesday night in midterm elections shadowed by recession, locking up enough Democratic seats to install a conservative majority certain to challenge President Barack Obama at virtually...

Toomey beats Sestak to win Pa. Senate seat (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Pat Toomey, the Republican conservative whose popularity scared Arlen Specter from the GOP, was elected to Specter's Senate seat Tuesday in one of the most hotly contested races in the nation.

Pedestrian hit in East Stroudsburg (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
A woman was taken to Pocono Medical Center after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Brown Street by the Interborough bridge in East Stroudsburg.

GOP picks up several governorships (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans on Tuesday captured governorships that had been held by Democrats in Michigan, Tennessee, Kansas and Oklahoma and hoped for many other statehouse gains as voters selected governors in more than two-thirds of the nation.

Economic worries stir Pa. voters (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Most Pennsylvania voters are dissatisfied with the federal government and remain worried about the direction of the nation's economy in the next year, according to an analysis of preliminary results from an Associated Press exit...

Barrett Ambulance referendum rejected (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Barrett Township voters Tuesday night narrowly rejected a referendum seeking a 3.5-mill tax increase proposed to help the financially ailing Barrett Ambulance Corps.

Yudichak moves from House to Senate with win (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
John Yudichak is getting a promotion.

Marino knocks off Carney (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Republican challenger Tom Marino ousted Democratic Rep. Chris Carney from his 10th District post in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday.

Newcomer Brown wins upset over Siptroth in 189th (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
The biggest upset of the state House and Senate races in the Poconos belonged to Rosemary Brown.

Third time's the charm: Barletta defeats Kanjorski (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Riding a wave of anti-incumbent fervor and voter anger, Republican Lou Barletta unseated incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski in their third face-off Tuesday night. Kanjorski conceded defeat at 10:17 p.m.

Blakeslee teen charged with July shooting (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Pocono Mountain Regional Police have charged Karahn Fowler, 18, of Blakeslee, with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old male with an "AK-47-type weapon."

Copper stolen in Saylorsburg (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Someone broke into the garage of a home on Mountain Road in Saylorsburg and stole copper piping, Pennsylvania State Police said. The burglary occurred some time between Oct. 10-31.

Saylorsburg ATV stolen (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Someone stole an all-terrain vehicle from a Saylorsburg home last Friday, Pennsylvania State Police said. The ATV, a 1985 Honda Four Trax, had been left unsecured outside the home on Lakeview Drive.

Former East Stroudsburg man sentenced for five bank robberies (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
A former East Stroudsburg man has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison after pleading guilty to five bank robberies, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

One hurt in Route 314 crash (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
One person was flown to the hospital after an 11:27 a.m. two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Route 314, near Fairview Avenue, in Pocono Township.

Two hurt, one charged in Route 209 crash (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Two people were taken to the hospital and a third was charged with drunken driving after a Tuesday morning two-vehicle crash in Smithfield Township. According to a report by state police at Swiftwater, the crash happened shortly after 2 a.m.

Fundraiser to benefit family of man killed in hit-and-run (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)
A benefit for the family of a Stroud Township man who died from injuries sustained in an August motorcycle wreck is set in the New Jersey community where he owned an auto repair shop.

Toomey defeats Sestak for Pennsylvania's Senate seat (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republican Pat Toomey has won Pennsylvania's bruising and expensive race for U.S. Senate. The former congressman rode a wave of voter discontent over high unemployment and President Barack Obama's administration to defeat Rep.

GOP topples Dem incumbents in Pa. US House races (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republicans toppled a trio of incumbents Tuesday night as they sought to end Democratic control of Pennsylvania's U.S. House delegation. On his third try, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta defeated 13-term Rep.

Barletta defeats Kanjorski in 11th District (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)

Newcomer Brown defeats Siptroth in Pa. House 189th (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)

Corbett defeats Onorato in governor's race (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Republican Tom Corbett, the state attorney general who shook up the Pennsylvania Capitol with his prosecution of corruption in the Legislature, sailed past a lesser-known Democratic opponent Tuesday as he claimed the...

Barrett rejects tax hike to help Barrett Ambulance Corps. (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Barrett Township voters Tuesday night rejected a referendum seeking a 3.5-mill tax increase proposed to help the financially ailing Barrett Ambulance Corps.

Republicans march steadily toward House majority (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans marched steadily toward a House majority on Tuesday, ousting Democratic freshman and veterans in battleground districts in the East, South and Midwest.

Exit Poll: Pa. voters say economy is top issue (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)

Rubio, Paul lead GOP surge on expected big night (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and powered to leads in 10 House districts currently held by Democrats in midterm elections Tuesday night, early fruits of a drive to break the Democrats' grip on power in Congress.

Roadwork tonight on I-80 at East Stroudsburg (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Roadwork is scheduled tonight on I-80 eastbound at East Exit 308 - East Stroudsburg. There is a lane restriction.

Election Roundup: Pocono voters have economy on their minds (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Many voters in Monroe County said Tuesday that they had one thing on their minds when they drew those voting-booth curtains behind them: the economy.

Americans vote to fill record 37 governorships (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON (AP) Voters on Tuesday select governors in more than two-thirds of the states, the largest-ever number of gubernatorial races on the ballot. Republicans seek large statehouse gains to match a hoped-for sweep in Congress.

Penn State: Mascot dismissed for rule violation (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) The man behind Penn State's Nittany Lion mascot has been fired.

Two injured, third charged with DUI in Smithfield crash (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Two people were taken to the hospital and a third is charged with driving under the influence after a Tuesday morning two-vehicle crash in Smithfield Township.

Route 15 north closed in New Jersey because of fuel spill (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Route 15 North in Lafayette, N.J. is closed at Route 94 because of a fuel spill. All lanes are closed at this time and are expected to remain closed for 2-4 hours.

Early reports show mostly strong turnout in Pa. (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Early reports from around the state indicated Tuesday that voters were showing stronger than expected interest in casting ballots in a midterm election in which Pennsylvanians will pick a new governor and U.S. senator.

NY trial opens for accused stalker of TV actress (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
NEW YORK (AP) A fan of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" relentlessly harassed one of the television show's stars, approaching her on filming locations and composing creepy missives about her on the Internet, a federal prosecutor said Tuesday in...

UPDATE: Rt. 314 now open; one flown from crash (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Route 314 in Pocono Township has reopened after four hours.

Pocono Tuesday Midday: Bank robberies; closed roads; cat fur and fridge don't mix (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
The voting process is underway and we've got reports from the polls. People say the process is going smoothly. Tell us

Police: Schwarzenegger’s teen son held rowdy party (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Police say Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggers 17-year-old son was co-host of a rowdy alcohol-fueled Halloween party where Los Angeles officers cited several people for underage drinking.

’Lion King’ actress dies from leukemia (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
NEW YORK (AP) Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old who starred on Broadway in The Lion King and whose battle with leukemia won the hearts of many, including Alicia Keys, Rihanna and 50 Cent, has died.

East Stroudsburg man sentenced for five bank robberies (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Shannon Hamilton, 40, formerly of East Stroudsburg, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison after pleading guilty to five bank robberies, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Man charged with attempted murder in July Blakeslee shooting (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Pocono Mountain Regional Police have charged Karahn Fowler, 18, of Blakeslee, with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old male with an AK-47-type weapon.

Roadwork on I-80 East at Stroudsburg exit (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Roadwork is now moved to I-80 westbound at West Exit 298 - PA 611. A lane restriction is in effect. Delays to be expected

Mount Airy achieves 4-diamond rating (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Mount Airy Casino Resort has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for the year 2010. Mount Airy Casino Resort is the first casino resort in Pennsylvania to have earned this prominent award.

PLCB asks sellers to can alcoholic energy drinks (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board is asking beverage distributors to stop carrying sugary, caffeinated malt liquor drinks.

Pocono Tuesday: election day, road closure and a proposed fuel tank (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
Today is the day to cast your vote. If you still haven't made up your mind, check out our voters guide. And then follow all the results, right here at

3 trigger security alert at Newark airport (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Three people running late for a flight triggered a security alert in Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Sugar Mountain Road to close until February (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
A popular Bushkill shortcut, Sugar Mountain Road, will be closed for four months starting next week.

Blasts outside Greek Parliament, Swiss embassy (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)
ATHENS, Greece (AP) Greek police say they have detonated a suspicious package in a mail delivery van outside Parliament in Athens, while an explosion rocked the courtyard of the Swiss Embassy in central Athens.

Court hints at tossing part of Arizona law (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Arizona's immigration law faced tough scrutiny from a federal appeals panel Monday as the state's governor appeared in person to support the controversial provision on the day before the election in which she's seeking her...

GOP bets on big win today (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
WASHINGTON A takeover of the House in sight, Republicans brimmed with confidence while Democrats braced for losses on the eve of recession-era elections for control of Congress and dozens of statehouses.

Stroudsburg man charged with drug possession (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
A Stroudsburg man held for questioning in a retail theft on Friday at Giant in Bartonsville ended up being arrested for drug possession after police found marijuana in his jeans pockets.

Kunkletown man heads to court on sex crimes against minor (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
A Kunkletown man will head to Monroe County Court on charges of rape and other sexual offenses he's accused of committing against a girl left in his care from 2000, when she was 8, to 2006, when she was 14.

Fuel tanks spark protest in Blooming Grove (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
Fearing contaminated well water, residents of Hemlock Farms and surrounding land owners are protesting a proposal to store 70,000 gallons of fuel in their neighborhood.

Your first vote in Monroe County? Read this primer (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
Residents can check their voter registration cards or contact the county Voter Registration Office at 570-517-3165 to determine their polling places.

Countdown to election keeps county voter office hopping (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
In a small office with few windows inside the Monroe County Administration Building, several women on Monday were making sure that the wheels of democracy were turning.

Marine exhibit at Pike historical society (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
A former Marine, Pike County Commissioner Rich Caridi has announced that the Pike County Historical Society will unveil a permanent exhibit at The Columns in Milford that will highlight the history of the Marine Corps with artifacts, uniforms and...

Chainsaw stolen from Saylorsburg home (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
A chainsaw was stolen Saturday from the yard of a Saylorsburg home, state police said. The Homelite 18-inch chainsaw was taken from the yard of the home on Rolling Hills Road sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., police said.

Juvenile escapees commit adult crimes (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
Three young men who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Carbon County allegedly committed a robbery and led police on a high-speed chase before being captured Saturday near Tannersville, state police said.

Saylorsburg home burglarized (Mon, 01 Nov 2010)
A burglary occurred at a Saylorsburg home on Oct. 19, state police said. The burglar entered the victims home on McIlhaney Road through an unlocked side window at around 11 a.m. Several items were removed from the home, police said.

Learn About Landscape Stone Types (Richard McIntyre) (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)

Want To Increase Your Property's Value? Consider Landscaping! (Alice Malfoy) (Wed, 03 Nov 2010)

Brush Fencing Don't Run Into Problems From The Neighbours With Your Dividing Fence (Jett Philipp) (Tue, 02 Nov 2010)