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January School Board Update
While the board meetings have died down in activity since the last update, a few new additions are on the horizon. Two new courses were approved by the board, those being Minority Voices in America and Principles of Engineering. Minority Voices of America strives to explore the works of various minority writers throughout history. The...
Keeping People Safe From Hazardous Spills
Hazardous spills can happen at any moment. And they can be deadly, especially if first responders don’t know what they’re handling. Luckily a group in Monroe County is dedicated to keeping track of those potential dangers and reducing risks.
Do you know what this placard means on the back of a truck? You may have never…Police searching for missing Monroe County man
CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Tuesday they're searching for a missing person in Monroe County. State Police explain they're searching for 82-year-old James Mills. Mills was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Hartman Lane, Chestnut Hill Township, Monroe County, on February 1, around [...]
Father of Wawa shooter allegedly hindered apprehension
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 54-year-old Pike County man had his preliminary hearing on Wednesday after allegedly helping his son flee the scene of a shooting after he shot and killed 17-year-old Garrett Gearheart. 54-year-old Joseph Quattrochi allegedly helped 25-year-old Andrew Quattrochi flee the scene after he allegedly shot and killed Gearheart during an altercation. [...]
Woman charged with selling CI cocaine, fentanyl eight times
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after investigators say she sold various drugs to a confidential informant eight times. According to the Wayne County District Attorney’s Office, an investigation began where a confidential informant (CI) was used to purchase narcotics from Amanda Reesey of Hawley. Police stated on eight separate occasions [...]
Crash under investigation after Scranton man dies
COOLBAUGH TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Coroner reports a crash is under investigation after a Scranton man died. Coroner Thomas A. Yanac said a single-vehicle crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning on Memorial Boulevard in Coolbaugh Township. The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department stated they found a car in the woods [...]
ARREST: Peterson, Demetrice Juwa - (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M2)
Peterson, Demetrice Juwa (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M2) Age 32 Race BlackARREST: Martinez, Jeremias - (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3) and 2
Martinez, Jeremias (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3)(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1)18-3929 A4 Retail Theft-Under Ring (M1)Former nurse practitioner in Monroe County accused of raping ...
Former nurse practitioner in Monroe County accused of raping ...
Monroe County nurse practitioner accused of raping patient | wnep ...
Monroe County nurse practitioner accused of raping patient | wnep ...
Meals on Wheels planning around winter weather
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With grey skies at Monroe County Meals on Wheels in Stroudsburg and snow in the forecast, early morning packing is on the agenda. Executive director Alyssa Koeck and special events coordinator Stacey Koeck are busy assembling emergency bags with shelf-stable items, like soup and apple sauce, to be given to [...]
Nurse practitioner accused of raping patient
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report they have arrested a former nurse practitioner who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a patient several times while at a medical facility. According to Pennsylvania State Police, in August 2024 investigators received information that a victim was raped and sexually assaulted several times while at Lehigh [...]
Hit and RunCaseJan 27, 2025On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1905 hours, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD) responded to...
Hit and RunCaseJan 27, 2025On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1905 hours