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COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A municipal building is closed in Monroe County after threats to public and employee safety. The Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center and Department of Public Works are now closed until further notice. Luzerne County nursing home set to close The threats came after Coolbaugh Township Supervisor Cara Rogan got into an argument with a resident in a pharmacy drive-through window. A township meeting was held Tuesday night, but it's unclear if the threats came at the meeting.

Free Weekday Matinee Film: Cinderella Man Wednesday, March 12th,, 2:00pm — Community Room In recognition of Irish-American Heritage Month, join us to watch “Cinderella Man,” a biographical drama that tells the true story of Irish-American boxer (and heavyweight champion) James J. Braddock. Starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ron Howard. Rated PG-13 for boxing violence and language. Movie Summary:

Members of The Older Adult Learning Community (TOALC) received a free lesson in life-saving skills during a class led by graduate students in East Stroudsburg University’s exercise science program on Feb. 26 at East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church. The interactive class focused on avoiding/minimizing the impact of falls, an injury risk older adults are particularly vulnerable to, especially in the winter months, explained TOALC vice president Gregory Nulle. “That’s a big concern for seniors,” Nulle said. Students Stephanie Malone, Kelsi Mount, Zia Nicholson, Joseph Stofanak and Ryan Tegtmeier began by explaining the causes of falls, offering tips on how to fall-proof a living space, and discussing why staying active is important.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man and a woman died Wednesday after a fire in Monroe County. The cause is now being looked into after the flames destroyed the building in East Stroudsburg. In addition to the two deceased victims, a third is in the hospital receiving treatment. Their condition is unknown at this time. The deadly fire caused great devastation. A fiery blaze burned through the second floor of the Wander Inn Bar and Grill late Wednesday morning. The intense flames at the restaurant on South Courtland Street took the lives of several people inside. "Probably the worst fire we have had in 10 years or so," East Stroudsburg Fire Chief Nate Black stated.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A deadly fire is under investigation that caused a building to be destroyed in East Stroudsburg. The call came in for a fire in the 200 block of South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officials with the East Stroudsburg Borough report the fire is deadly. The fire chief tells 28/22 News that the fire left three victims but did not specify how many have died.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The brother of a man accused of killing a teen at Wawa in Stroudsburg has been charged as a third suspect in the case. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, 18-year-old Christopher Quattrochi, of Bushkill, is charged in the incident at Wawa on November 30 that led to the death of 17-year-old Garret Gearhart. Garret Gearhart 25-year-old Andrew Joseph Quattrochi, of Bushkill, was arrested on criminal homicide charges in the death of Gearheart.

“I had very little idea of what I was supposed to be doing, so I set out to learn. What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of the other, shut my eyes, and step off the edge.” Katharine Graham worked for the Washington post and soon became the owner after the death of her husband, Philip Graham in 1963.  She became the first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Fortune 500 company in 1972. 

Pagan, Amir 3921A Theft by Unlawful Taking(M3)(1 Count) (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property(M3)(18) 5506 Loitering and Prowling at night (M3) Age 24 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 160 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

Quattrochi, Christopher (1 count) 18 2702 (A)(1) Aggravated Assault (F1)(1 count) 18 2702 (A)(1) Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault(1 count) 18 5503 (1) Riot (F3)(1 count) 18 5501 (1) Conspiracy to Commit Riot (F3)(1 count) 18 6301 (a)(1)(i) Corruption of minors (M1)(1 count) 18 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (M2)(1 count) 18 2701 (A)(1) Conspiracy to Commit Simple Assault (M2)(10 counts) 18 2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)(1 count) 18 5503 (A)(1) Disorderly Conduct (M3) Age 18 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 130 lbs

Ramos, Luis Angel (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1)(1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (M2)18 3929 A4- Retail Theft- Under Ring-1 count Age 33 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 5" Weight 148 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular local ice cream shop is now open for the season in Monroe County. Lewis' Drive-In offers fast food and ice cream in East Stroudsburg and was busy this weekend with the slightly warmer weather. They opened last Friday, and so far, they are starting their season strong. Monroe County business hard at work making fastnacht "Lewis' Drive-In brings, really brings the community together. This summer, we're hoping to do a couple specials here and there. We're hoping for some warm weather, hopefully, but we have had a lot of support recently, and we're just excited to be open," Manager Reagan Brown explained. Lewis' is offering a buy one banana split, get one free deal until Friday, March 7.

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Notice to Bidders Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read on Monday, March 17, 2025 at approximately 10:30 a.m. for letting by the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building (112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA) for the following, to wit: Roll-off refuse containers for the Township's Annual Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 25 to April 26, 2025 AND the Township’s Annual Fall Cleanup scheduled for September 26 and September 27, 2025. Bids shall be for enough containers to accept approximately 700 cubic yards of Municipal Solid Waste for Spring Cleanup and 400 cubic yards of municipal waste for Fall Cleanup. All dumpsters shall have a minimum capacity of 20 cubic yards. A minimum of 300 cubic yards of empty containers shall be delivered to the Township's Maintenance Yard by 2:00 PM, the Tuesday before the date of cleanup.

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 MCCD Rebid: Staining and Power-washing Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Monroe County Conservation District on March 20, 2025 at 9am at the MCCD office, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the following: MCCD Rebid: Staining and Power-Washing. Bid packet can be secured via PennBid. March 3 2025 LSOM0249759

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing, held pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Agency Law, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider a waiver request from the Pocono Township Code of Ordinances Chapter 365 Stormwater Management; § 365-10 Water quality and stream-bank erosion; Subsection I Buffers by Michael Forzato, owner of and involving real property known as 156 Doe Road, Bartonsville (Pocono Township), Pennsylvania 18321; Monroe County Tax Parcel I.D. No. 12.2.2.12; Map/PIN # 12638203226514 (the “Subject Property”). The Subject Property is located in the R-1 Zoning District.

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for MUNCIPAL WASTE AND RECYCLING BIDS. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: CFO, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday March 7th 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, to ATTN: Peter T. Bard, Chief Financial Officer. Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details. Peter T. Bard, MBA, PCSBA, SFO Chief Financial Officer East Stroudsburg Area School District

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Monroe County Conservation Districts March Work Session The Monroe County Conservation Districts March Work Session is scheduled to begin at 8:30am at the MCCD office, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. March 3 2025 LSOM0249781