Cresco NewsLocal news for Cresco, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Jail warden quits after 7 months- July 21, 2008 Monroe County Correctional Facility Warden Marlene Chamblee resigned abruptly Wednesday as the Snydersville prison continues to cope with upheavals that began two years ago with a prison sex scandal.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/jail-warden-quits-after-7-months?fromrss=1 Monroe jail warden resigns after six months on the job- July 19, 2008 The new warden at Monroe County Correctional Facility in Snydersville has resigned effective immediately to pursue other job opportunities, according to a press release from the Monroe County commissioners.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/monroe-jail-warden-resigns-after-six-months-on... 'Wonder of Butterflies' today, and much more in Barrett- July 17, 2008 The Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary will present "The Wonder of Butterflies" today at 1 p.m. in the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library The presentation is free and open to the public.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/wonder-of-butterflies-today-and-much-more-in-b... Lackawanna Railfest 2008 at Steamtown NHS- July 15, 2008 Participating railroads include Amtrak, Canadian Pacific Railway, the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad, Norfolk Southern Railroad, the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Society and the Sperry Rail Car Corporation.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/lackawanna-railfest-2008-at-steamtown-nhs?from... Anniversary takes antiques show back to 1950s- July 13, 2008 The 50th anniversary of the Mountainhome United Methodist Church Antique Show will be observed this year.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/anniversary-takes-antiques-show-back-to-1950s?... Barrett bustling with bazaars as reading bug spreads- July 11, 2008 The Willing Workers of Paradise Valley is hosting its annual bazaar and yard sale on Saturday,at The Roof, located on Keokee Chapel Lane in Paradise Township from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be sausage hoagies, ...http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/barrett-bustling-with-bazaars-as-reading-bug-s... Court Blotter, Wednesday, July 9- July 9, 2008 All except the last three of the following, who appeared before Mountainhome Magisterial District Judge John Whitesell, will head to Monroe County Court: Christopher Paul Bachman, 27, of Saylorsburg, charged ...http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/court-blotter-wednesday-july-9?fromrss=1 Eco-Cemeteries allow for gentle reflection in lieu of endless rows of headstones- July 5, 2008 Photo: In lieu of a wooden box, Axel Baudach, co-founder of EcoEternity, takes the cremated remains of the deceased and places their ashes in biodegradable urns.http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/07/eco-cemeteries-allow-for-gentle-reflection-in-... Police Blotter: Barrett Twp.- July 1, 2008 BARRETT TOWNSHIP Charged -- James Castellano, 26, of Cresco; Monday with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and disorderly conduct; allegedly held a handgun against the face of his ...http://www.topix.net/city/cresco-pa/2008/06/police-blotter-barrett-twp?fromrss=1 |