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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 Stucker from Wilkes-Barre entered the PNC Bank and attempted to cash a check while giving the teller two forms of ID. Stucker then handed the teller a note that demanded cash.

Police said the teller handed Stucker the cash and he fled the bank in his car.

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, along with other bullet holes found in the home of the victim.

Court documents stated that 18-year-old Rodrigue Laraque Jr. asked a female who had a prior relationship with the victim to schedule a meet-up with the victim.

We’re going on a field trip to Paradise Lavender Farm for a lovely stroll through a beautiful lavender field. Linda will give a tour and a lecture on the lavender-growing process. It’s sure to be a tranquil and informative afternoon! Registration required. Rain date TBA. Adults 18 and over only, please.

Call 570-894-8860 #2 or email joe@poconolibrary.org to register.

We’ll all meet in the parking lot

located at

5822 Paradise Valley Rd

Cresco, PA 18326

Two East Stroudsburg University marine science students spent part of their summer taking Coral Reef Ecology, a three-week traveling class offered at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island, Va. – Ashlyn Augustine, a junior from Kutztown, Pa., and Rafael Del Valle, a senior from Canadensis, Pa.

The course began with one week at the field station in Virginia where they learned how to identify 180 species. Then, they spent two weeks in Roatan, Honduras where they dove 2-3 times a day along a variety of coral formations.

On Tuesday, July 25 East Stroudsburg University hosted a one-day camp in partnership with the Pennsylvania Science Olympiad.

The camp was for middle school aged children with an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

The students did four STEM activities with the help of experienced Science Olympiad coaches.

The students were also given tours of a chemistry lab, the Schisler Museum and McMunn Planetarium, and ESU’s observatory, all located in the Hoeffner Science and Technology Center.

The camp was offered to students free of charge thanks to a grant from the R. Dale and Frances M. Hughes Foundation.

Visit our Flickr gallery to see more photos from ESU’s Pennsylvania Science Olympiad.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monroe County students got a head start on back-to-school shopping and the best part is it's all free.

“I love it, Loretta, that’s my favorite color.”

That’s what one kid says all her friends at school will say when they see her new backpack.

Thursday afternoon Pocono United Way held their annual back-to-school backpack drive. Where kids were excited to pick out a new backpack to start off the new school year.

“I love it because people like to get free backpacks and things should be free for the people who don’t have any money allowed for them so then they can have something they can use,” said Loretta Brnestetter.

ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Congresswoman Susan Wild is urging veterans to apply for expanded benefits under the PACT Act ahead of Wednesday, August 9th.

Veterans who submit their “intent to file” for PACT Act benefits by August 9th will be eligible for retroactive benefits for the past year the law has been in effect. For too long, veterans had the burden of proving their illnesses were caused by exposure to toxic chemicals during their service. The PACT Act expands benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service by adding new presumptive conditions for toxic substances including radiation, Agent Orange, Gulf War toxins, and burn pit exposures.

A great book will not only take you to another world, but it will inspire you to go on a road adventure yourself.

And PMPL has books aplenty on that topic. In this photo alone is but a handful of great road trip books!

Before you hit the road, stop by our library for a great selection of road trip books! And if we don't have what you're looking for, we're more than happy to get your book from another library. Below is a list of books in this photo:

On The Road by Jack Kerouac

Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Thomas Woolf

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area.

Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.

Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk

Saturday, September 9, 10:00am-12:00pm

$5 / person

Nature provides food & natural remedies for us in the form of many plants.  Join us on a hike focused on wild edible & medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the Park. Please call to register.

Ecozone Discovery Room!     

Saturday, September 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm

$2 / person

Time to take a Break MOUNT POCONO – You may have noticed less activity on this end.  After over four years of dedication to this,…

• Safety Day at the Keystone Welcome Center

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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 through Facebook Messenger as well as United States Postal Service (USPS) postage.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation and 28/22 News will update you with the latest information when it becomes available.

Four East Stroudsburg University students are spending the summer in Washington, D.C. interning with organizations, agencies and legislators. They are serving as interns through the Washington Center, a nonprofit organization that provides internships and seminars to college students interested in learning more about government, politics, and how public policy is shaped. Several students participated in academic seminars in January and May at TWC, before returning as summer interns.

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A State Treasurer, Stacy Garrity stopped by Monroe County Monday and announced that more than $28 million is owed to Monroe County residents.

It is part of the state's unclaimed property being held in a vault in the State Capitol. In total, Pennsylvania State Treasury is holding $4.5 billion in unclaimed property.

Garrity, along with State Senator Rosemary Brown are working together to encourage Pennsylvanians to begin the claim process.

Unclaimed property includes items such as money in dormant bank accounts, insurance claims, and uncashed checks.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The summer season has many enjoying the great outdoors, especially in areas like the Pocono Mountains.

But you may come into contact with dangerous wildlife.Susquehanna River raft makes waves on social media

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.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The summer season has many enjoying the great outdoors, especially in areas like the Pocono Mountains.

But you may come into contact with dangerous wildlife.Susquehanna River raft makes waves on social media

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.