TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday the Tobyhanna Army Depot held its 7th annual Industry Day for local and private companies. Making connections is the mission of the Tobyhanna Army Depot's Industry Day.
Businesses are invited to the depot and learn how they can be involved in the opportunities Tobyhanna Army-Depot has to offer.
"Working with the government can be a very challenging process it's a unique process, we want to educate them on that so that they know what websites they have to go to, what the process is, but most importantly who they can contact here to support them," says Kristyn Smith the chief of staff at Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Through various briefings, presentations, and industrial tours, each company can learn if they are a good fit for the base.
Former Chief Robert "Bob" James LaBar, 77, of Cresco, PA passed away Monday August 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in East Stroudsburg, PA to Charles W. LaBar and Linnie (Bradford) LaBar. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Boise. Bob was the loving husband of Mabel "May" (Harrison) LaBar, to whom he was married for 55 years, although he claims he received a year off for good behavior. Along with May, he is survived by his siblings, Charles L. LaBar and wife Marlene, and Ann Chopek; children Christopher R. Harrison and wife Susan, and Joshua LaBar; grandchildren Edward R. Harrison, and Rebecca M.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Allentown Fire Chief Efrain Agosto, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, IAFF Local 302 Allentown Fire Fighters Union President Jeremy Warmkessel, and additional state and local leaders for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Allentown Fire Academy and Emergency Operations Center.
“The new Allentown Fire Academy and Emergency Operations Center will make our community safer and better protected,” said Congresswoman Susan Wild. “I’m proud to have delivered a federal investment to make this facility a reality, to enhance firefighters’ training and support our community in times of crisis.”
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they arrested a man after he chased and shot at another man in Monroe County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, on August 6 troopers were called to a shooting incident at My Place Bar & Grill in Middle Smithfield Township around 1:30 a.m.
After further investigation, PSP said a man, later identified as Jose Ramos, 39, of Stroudsburg, chased a 30-year-old man with a gun and then fired one round at the victim.
He worked as a chemical engineer at PPG Industries until his retirement. He served as an elder in Sardis, North Canton, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and ...
Stroudsburg High School Principal Jeff Sodl and District Superintendent Cosmas Curry couldn't resist doing some back to school shopping of their own ...
Please exercise caution when traveling the following roads during the time period beginning Wednesday (8/30).
The Township’s contractor will stripe approximately 30 miles of roads – we cannot state exact times and days of specific roads, but ask that you simply exercise caution when traveling on any of the following roads.
Please note that we are required by the state to stripe all Township roads with double yellow and white lines in order to remain eligible for the annual liquid fuels funding the Township receives.
In the near future, the Township Road Crew will be installing stone shoulders on the five miles of roads that were paved this season. Stay tuned for further updates.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Jazz & Cocktails FUNdraiser on September 30th , featuring live music by La Cucina Jazz Band, Cash Bar hosted by Frogtown Chophouse and delectable appetizers and desserts! See our website to purchase tickets by clicking the Events tab. www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org
