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Troopers said they believe the 21-year-old bicyclist, Jacob Warner, of Effort, did not safely cross state Route 209 and collided with a Subaru ...

CHESTNUTHILL TWP. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bicyclist is seriously injured after colliding with a car on Route 209, police stated. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on October 22 around 5:00 p.m., troopers were called to Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township for a crash involving a bike and an SUV. Fire officer found dead after volunteering at trunk-or-treat Police say the bicyclist made an "unsafe road crossing" and collided with the SUV. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old from Effort, sustained serious injury and was flown to Lehigh Valley Anderson. His current condition is unknown.

The Mountaineer Newspaper is hosting a Pumpkin Palooza Decorating contest for the SHS faculty and the voting is completely in the students’ control. Thank you to all the participants for supporting student journalism. We had 15 participants this year: Officer Rodriguez, Austin, Hakim, DeMartino, Bullock, Kontos, Keller, Wood, Gondella, Griswold, DeRenzis, Bruski, the Guidance Department, and the Library. If you counted those names, you’ll notice there are only 14.  Ms. Ramstine was also a participant, but her pumpkin broke in the carving process. She gets an A for effort. You can only vote once, so make your choice carefully. Click the link below. VOTE HERE

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst discusses her legislation that would create a public education campaign within the Department of Human Services to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill passed the state House and now heads to the Senate for consideration.More at RepProbst.com

The Pocono Mountains are running their annual fall foliage tours. Find the perfect ride whether it be by train, trolley, or bicycle. It’s a beautiful time of the year to take advantage of outdoor activities. If you enjoy scenic travels then try one of these spectacular rides through the Pocono Mountains. These excursions offer plentiful history of the surrounding regions via train and trolley rides while enjoying a relaxing tour surrounded by colorful foliage. See the chart below to find out more information on rides near you. For more information, visit www. poconomountains.com

Wayne Alphonzo Buchanan was arrested in Bloomfield, NJ on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.Warrant DetailsWarrant Type: ArrestDate Issued: Thursday ...

Stroudsburg High School has always had an amazing fan base and a great student section. The section always plans fun themes for the football games.  Some of the themes for our football games include hawaiian, white out, black out, USA, neon, camo, pink out, and many more! These themes are created by our Mountie Maniacs. Our 2024-2025 Mountie Maniacs are Jessica Klein, ’25, and Anthony Knight, ’25. Klein and Knight always are cheering on our Mountaineers and hyping up our student section.  “ I am having a great time with all my friends and with the teams playing great this year it has made everything a lot of fun. — Anthony Knight

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he assaulted officers when he refused to stop for a roadblock due to a crash. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on October 21 around 10:30 a.m., officers were on the scene of a crash and traffic was stopped in all directions. Police say a construction truck entered the intersection, ignoring orders to stop. The driver, Kyle Dale, 30, of Scranton, refused to stop, provide his driver's license, or get out of his vehicle, officers reported.

On October 17, 2024, 79 students and 13 school advisors from 10 regional schools gathered at East Stroudsburg University for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 21 Leadership Workshop, hosted by ESU’s Division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. The workshop provided aspiring young entrepreneurs with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, connect with business professionals, and showcase their innovative ideas. The event began with a networking breakfast sponsored by Lorna J. Hunter, Ph.D., vice president of enrollment management, setting the stage for a day of learning and inspiration. The students were welcomed by Dr. Hunter; Patrice Dume, director of the business accelerator and entrepreneurship; and Sylvester E. Williams, JD, dean of the College of Business and Management.

Diwali is now an official holiday in Pennsylvania. On Monday, October 21, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law while attending a Diwali celebration. Diwali, known as the “Festival of Lights,” lasts five days with the main celebration occurring on the third day. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from October 29 to November 3. Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and some Buddhists. This festival generally symbolizes the “victory of light over darkness”, according to Britannica.

The Stroudsburg Mountaineers took down and swept the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals. They ended the game with East, 3-0. This was the first time the Mountaineers have won a district playoff game in school history. Stroudsburg took the lead in every set and left the Cardinals down by 5 the entire game. Every set was ended with ¨BANGERRRR¨, a statement made by Stroudsburg´s Coach Victor. The game was filled with thrilling plays, dime passes by Lara DeFreitas,’25, clean sets by Olivia Full, ’26, and smack down kills by Kornelia Wzsolek, ’25. Stroudsburg was also strong defensively with killer blocks by Madelyn Vargas, ’27. The Mountaineers are back in action on Thursday at Liberty for the semifinals in the district playoffs.

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Buchanan, Wayne Alphonzo - (1) count 6111(g)(4)(ii) Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3) and 1 additional chargeArrestOct 23, 2024Wayne Alphonzo Buchanan was arrested in Bloomfield, NJ on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

New school rivalries: East and West football headline Week 10 matchups

Description By order of the Board of Supervisors, Paradise Township in under a burn ban effective Wednesday, October 23, 2024 until further notice. The burn ban includes all outdoor burning such as brush piles, campfires, bonfires, fire pits, etc.Updates will be shared as weather conditions change and/or improve.

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By order of the Board of Supervisors, Paradise Township in under a burn ban effective Wednesday, October 23, 2024 unt

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Special menus & deals November 17-22, 2024 Back for a second time in 2024, more than 30 restaurants across the Poconos will serve up deals and special menus for Taste of the Poconos Restaurant Week from November 17-22, 2024.