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McDonald, Zack Andrew (1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)(75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)(1 Count) (75) 3309 (1) Disregard Traffic Lane (S) Age 26 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 210 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

Watkins, William Austin (1 count) (18) 2702 (A)(3) Aggravated Assault (F2)(1 Count) 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3)(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)373375 3734 Driving Without Lights to Avoid Identification or Arrest(S)(1 Count) 75-3736 (A) - Reckless Driving (S)(1 Count) (75) 3714 A - Careless Driving (S) Age 64 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 190 lbs Hair Gray Eyes Gray

Super Bowl 2025 Get ready for the ultimate showdown - Eagles versus Chiefs! As you prepare for the big game, remember to prioritize fun and safety. Create a game day checklist to ensure a memorable experience. Don't forget to designate a sober driver to get you home safely. The consequences of impaired driving aren't worth the penalty, so plan ahead and stay responsible. GO TEAM! DUI checkpoints and roving patrols will be occurring February 6 - 10, 2025 across the state. 

BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sleet is beginning to accumulate across the region and could cause for a dicey morning commute if you need to be on the roads. Snow, ice move in causing slick road conditions 28/22 News is in Blakeslee Thursday morning where sleet is starting to pile up in the Poconos on Route 115 near the Interstate 80 ramp.

Due to inclement weather conditions the library will be closed Thursday February 6th. In the meantime, explore ebooks, eudiobooks, movies, and more on the website! The post Library Closed 2/6/25 appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nicholson, world language teacher, Disney enthusiast, and one of the most energetic and positive people you’ll ever meet. Enjoy your day.

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst says Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for 2025-26 continues moving the commonwealth in the right direction to truly become the powerhouse that she believes it can be with further investments in education, seniors, workforce development, housing, and so much more.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” said Maya Angelou. Angelou is famously known as a writer, poet, playwright, editor, and essayist. Did you know she was also a civil rights activist? Angelou was a civil rights activist who worked for Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Her earlier careers involved being a singer, dancer, actress, and composer. In 1969, Angelou published her astounding autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sing”, making her a national figure overnight.

The 2025 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is only days away.  There will be parties held all over the country to watch this favorited event and the food is just as important as the game. Is your menu ready?  Different foods define a party.  A various selection of Stroudsburg students listed the one food that defines their Super Bowl party. A poll of ten students found that three students preferred wings, three students preferred nachos, and four students preferred other foods.  Chicken wings have been a popular sports food. In a poll from The Poultry Federation, it is estimated that Americans will consume about 1.47 billion chicken wings for the upcoming Super Bowl. 

While the board meetings have died down in activity since the last update, a few new additions are on the horizon. Two new courses were approved by the board, those being Minority Voices in America and Principles of Engineering. Minority Voices of America strives to explore the works of various minority writers throughout history.   The Principles of  Engineering course explores the ways in which modern engineers improve our lives. In addition, they will learn to use a few of the tools that the aforementioned engineers utilize. There were also three finalized retirements at the board meeting. The French teacher and NHS advisor, Mrs. Verwey, and English teacher, Mrs. Griswold, are both retiring at the end of the school year. That’s all there is to report for the January 2025 school board meeting.

On February 2, 2025, Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction for six more weeks of winter, but don’t fret, he only has a 30 percent accuracy. Phil has been predicting whether for 137 years, how has he been predicting our seasons wrong for over a century? Well, he is not the only groundhog making predictions. Across the nation, many groundhogs have been predicting weather, but none as long as Punxsutawney Phil. In New York, Staten Island Chuck contradicted Phil’s prediction, with spring coming early. Chuck has been making predictions since 1981, and his accuracy is 85 percent– much higher than Phil’s.

Hazardous spills can happen at any moment. And they can be deadly, especially if first responders don’t know what they’re handling. Luckily a group in Monroe County is dedicated to keeping track of those potential dangers and reducing risks. Do you know what this placard means on the back of a truck? You may have never noticed one but it’s the only positive result of the 1964 explosion in Marshalls Creek. Three volunteer firefighters and three bystanders were killed by an unmarked truck that caught fire on Route 209.  Monroe County Emergency Management Director Maryellen Keegan says, "Understanding what was driving through and housed within the communities is important so that people aren’t walking into situations that could be harmful or not be able to make the decisions needed during an emergency."

CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Tuesday they're searching for a missing person in Monroe County. State Police explain they're searching for 82-year-old James Mills. Mills was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Hartman Lane, Chestnut Hill Township, Monroe County, on February 1, around 5:00 p.m., according to PSP. Poached eggs: 100,000 organic eggs stolen from Pa. farm Mills is described by troopers to be a white man, standing at five feet and eleven inches tall with grey hair and brown eyes. According to PSP, Mills is operating a 2017 Dodge Ram Pickup with a PA registration PD9115W. Authorities believe Mills may be at special risk of injury or harm, or may be confused.

East Stroudsburg University has announced that this year’s Black History Month keynote speaker will be Richard Oliver Jr. ’20. His presentation, “Facing America as a Young Black $cholar,” will take place on Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m., in Stroud Hall, Room 117. The event is open to the public at no cost.

(WBRE/WYOU) — With snow and ice expected Thursday, PennDOT is urging caution for those traveling on Pennsylvania roadways. Snow is moving into the area Thursday with sleet and freezing rain to follow across Pennsylvania and there is potential for icy conditions on the roads. PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit to 45 mph and restricting commercial vehicles to the right lane only on the following roadways:

Plan your Pocono winter getaway: https://www.poconomountains.com

Despite the  4-20 record, the boys’ basketball team was successful in rebuilding a varsity team — mentally and physically. “ This season wasn’t how we wanted, but I’m still grateful to have played and will miss this team. We played this whole season not just as a team, but as a family.” — Marvin Dorvilus, '25