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Cardiac arrest training exercise held in Monroe County
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local organizations are coming together to help train staff about how to be prepared in the event of a cardiac emergency. St. Luke's Health Network's Athletic Training Department and Pocono Mountain School District hosted the event Tuesday. This training exercise was designed to help people of all ages especially [...]
Search for bank robber ends with arrest in Monroe County
BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The search for an accused bank robber is over in Monroe County. According to Chief Chris Wagner of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, officers responded to the report of an active robbery at the PNC Bank on Route 115, Blakeslee, around 11:00 a.m. late Saturday morning. Investigators say 28-year-old David [...]
Three charged after shots were fired in Monroe County
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three have been charged after shots were fired in Monroe County. On July 3, police say they were dispatched to a home on Hilltop Circle in Middle Smithfield Township for a reported 22-year-old gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officials said the victim had a gunshot wound to the leg, [...]
Woman loses $12K in Facebook Messenger scam
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating a reported theft in the form of a Facebook scam. PSP says on July 18, around 3:46 p.m. troopers responded to reported theft on Deer Park Drive in Monroe County. According to state police, a 66-year-old woman sent $12,000 to an unknown source [...]
Fire tears through apartment building in East Stroudsburg
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several families were chased from their homes after a fire in the Poconos Sunday afternoon. First responders say several fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg for a reported apartment building fire around 12:15 p.m. Officials tell 28/22 News the fire started [...]
UPDATE: Shots Fired Call in the 600 Block of Main Street Stroudsburg, 0100hrs, Wednesday July 27th, 2023
STROUDSBURG: Early this morning Stroud Area Regional Police were dispatched to the area of Philly's Pub for 5 Shots fired which we posted Here, according to the Offical Press Release the incident actually happened...
Shots fired in Stroudsburg prompts shooting investigation
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting after an altercation between a group caused shots fired in Stroudsburg Thursday. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, around 1:00 a.m. officers were called to the 600 block of Main Street for shots fired. An investigation showed the shots took place on North [...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
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Teen allegedly trying to flee police drags officer with car
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen has been arrested and charged after police say he attempted to flee a party and dragged an officer with his car. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, July 22 around 2:30 a.m. officers were called for a reported loud party in the area of Birch [...]
Two accused of distracting employees to steal at the Crossing Outlets
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two men who they say distracted employees to steal from a clothing store at the Crossings Outlets. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, officers were called to the Hugo Boss store in the Crossings Outlets for a reported theft on Sunday around 4:00 p.m. Police say two [...]
Court Rules in Favor of Township in Fire Company Dispute; Orders TTVFC to Surrender Vehicles, Equipment, and Firehouses
Court Rules in Favor of Township in Fire Company Dispute Orders TTVFC to Surrender Vehicles, Equipment, and Firehouses JUL 12 2023 3PM STROUDSBURG – A…
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Fountain Court Fire Disaster Resources | Pocono Township
The Small Business Administration has established a Business Recovery Center (BRC) at the Pocono Township municipal building (112 Township Drive) to assist all businesses affected by the June 25, 2023 Fountain Court fire. Resources provided include low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Boil Water Advisory
Boil Water Advisory
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Feds tell animal rescue to euthanize eagle
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot. STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the bird. A month ago, we told you about […]
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Feds tell animal rescue to euthanize eagle
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot. STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the bird. A month ago, we told you about […]
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Middle Smithfield Township Announces Revitalize 209 Grant
At the June 8th Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Revitalize 209 Committee was announced and the Township is now accepting letters of interest/application for projects. As the Township offers great incentives for businesses and developers with programs such as LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance), Shop Local, a sewer discount program, etc., this Grant Program […]
ICYMI: Rep. Wild Joins Palmerton Fire Department to Announce $345,000 Grant
PALMERTON, PA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Palmerton Fire Chief Jason Behler, members of the Palmerton Borough Council, and fire department members and community leaders to announce a $345,000 investment in the Palmerton Fire Department. This investment comes in the form of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, administered by FEMA.
“I am delighted…
ATTORNEY GENERAL HENRY ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNUAL DRUG TAKE BACK WEEKEND AT POCONO RACEWAY
LONG POND, Pa.—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during a NASCAR race weekend at the track from July 21-23. Attendees on all three days can bring unneeded and outdated prescription medications to the track and safely dispose of them at ... Continue Reading
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Barricaded Gunman in Ross Township was charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after a Standoff with PA State Police on 6/27/2023
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