By Iyee Jagne
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week’s Here’s to You Kid segment, 28/22 News met a young ham radio operator. It’s not only his hobby, what he does also involves helping save lives.
28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne met up with Samuel Thrall and gave us a look at the Monroe County Public Safety Center and the teen’s role there.
14-year-old Samuel Thrall is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Amateur Radio Association (EPARA.)
Saturday, April 27, 2024 @ Kalahari Resort and Convention Center!
Join us for a night of hope, community and fun! Our Gala will take place on Saturday, April 27th at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, in Pocono Manor Pennsylvania, and will feature live musical entertainment by The Vegas Experience that will keep you dancing, a silent auction, and a gourmet dining experience.
Pocono Mountain Regional EMS is hosting their Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Pocono Farms Country Club located at 182 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, PA. Fee per player is $125.00. Please see the attached registration form and flyer for more information. Questions, please contact Austin Schrader at aschrader@pmrems.org . Register today to support a great organization.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — An NFL draft prospect from Monroe County has sadly passed away.
Devastating news hit the football world as AJ Simon, a star at Pocono Mountain West High School, and later on at Bloomsburg University as well as the University of Albany, passed away Tuesday at the age of 25.
Come and join the Penn State Master Gardeners and construct your own succulent garden. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided.For more info call 877-345-0691.
HAMILTON TWP., Pa. -- A Monroe County man and his dog are dead, following a fire at their home.
But a woman was pulled out of the burning home alive. State Police troopers made the rescue overnight in Hamilton Township, near Stroudsburg.
Neighbors say the woman cared for her middle-aged son, who was in a wheelchair, the result of a car accident.
The victims haven't been officially ID'd but the tragic incident is bringing neighbors together.
“We were here when he got Buster, we knew how much he loved Buster.”
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an alleged theft at a store in the Pocono Outlets.
Man accused of Gerrity’s retail theft
The Pocono Township Police Department is searching for the identity of the suspect pictured in a retail theft that occurred at Lids in the Pocono Premium Outlets on April 13.
Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency line at 570-992-9911.
Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg was sentenced to 70 years in prison for the torture of an Estonian citizen back in 2015.
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Monroe County will spend 70 years in prison on torture charges relating to his actions as a contractor in Iraq.
Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg was found guilty last year of numerous crimes, including the torture of an Estonian citizen back in 2015.
Camp Papillon Animal Shelter presents a Wise Crackers comedy fundraiser located at The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake in Reeders, PA on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 PM!
Doors open at 5 PM. There will be a cash bar, snacks to purchase and a tricky tray. Tickets are $40 each in advance, $50 at the door. Seating is limited, tickets sell out fast so buy yours today!
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
You can purchase tickets here or contact Sami Ely at 570-730-9226.
