The beautiful views of Mount Tammany, a popular hiking spot in the Poconos is currently closed due to a spike in black bear activity.
28/22 News headed over to Pocono Wildlife Center in Stroudsburg to find out if the uptick in black bear sightings is normal.
“There really isn’t anything causing this, there are more people out. There are more people looking all over the place, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors and so they’re seeing more wildlife and so they’re seeing more bears,” said Susan Downing the Co-Executive Director at Pocono Wildlife.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild celebrated the completion of the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)’s terminal modernization project, joining U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Lehigh Valley-Northampton Airport Authority Executive Director Thomas Stoudt, and other leaders and community members at the TSA Checkpoint and Terminal Connector Unveiling.
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students from four counties got together Thursday afternoon to jam and prepare for an upcoming special program.
Thursday afternoon, members from the PA Jazz Institute rehearsed at the WVIA Studios in Pittston for their upcoming performance at the Downtown Scranton Jazz Fest. The ensemble is made up of students from Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Monroe Counties.
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 on North 6th Street and not near Philly's Pub as was dispatched over the radio. Below is the Official Press Release from Stroud Area Regional Police:
PRESS RELEASE
Stroud Area Regional Police Department
100 Day Street, East Stroudsburg Pa. 18301
Chief of Police: Jennifer Lyon
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 6th Street after a physical altercation with a group of people. Officers said they located one bullet hole in a nearby business.
The beautiful views of Mount Tammany, a popular hiking spot in the Poconos is currently closed due to a spike in black bear activity.
28/22 News headed over to Pocono Wildlife Center in Stroudsburg to find out if the uptick in black bear sightings is normal.
"There really isn't anything causing this, there are more people out. There are more people looking all over the place, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors and so they're seeing more wildlife and so they're seeing more bears," said Susan Downing the Co-Executive Director at Pocono Wildlife.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township $50,000 for allowing people under the age of 21 to access the gaming floor.
According to the PA Gaming Control Board, in the first incident, a person gained access multiple times to gamble and in a second incident, a person gained access and was provided alcohol.
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — State police have charged a man after they say he stole over $100 worth of cigars from a store in Monroe County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called for retail theft at Maxi's Cigar & Cigarettes in Brodheadsville on July 19 around 10:00 a.m.
Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure for a visit to Northampton communities experiencing severe damage from flash flooding earlier this month. In Lower Mount Bethel Township and Forks Township, Rep. Wild spoke with local and county officials and residents, emphasizing her commitment to doing all she can to bring federal assistance home to Northampton.
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 Hill Drive in Cobble Creek Estates.
Once officers arrived on the scene they saw a car abruptly fleeing the area and the driver, Shawn Lesoine, 19, from Brodheadsville, was stopped by police. While speaking with Lesoine investigators said he showed signs of possibly being impaired by alcohol.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.
Denny Hamlin breaks tie with legend Jeff Gordon for most wins before a sold-out main grandstand at Pocono Raceway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran also recorded his 50th career Cup win and provided Toyota with its 600th NASCAR National Series victory.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 23, 2023) – This time around Denny Hamlin actually took the Pocono Raceway’s iconic Eagle trophy home.
Honest.
A year after being stripped of his win when his car was disqualified, Hamlin (No. 11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota) secured his record seventh win at “The Tricky Triangle” before a sold-out grandstand crowd in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400.