Nestled in the picturesque Pocono Mountains, residents enjoy access to stunning outdoor recreational opportunities year-round, including hiking, skiing, and fishing. With a thriving economy driven by diverse industries such as tourism, healthcare, and education, professionals find ample career opportunities within the county. Additionally, vibrant cultural attractions, delicious dining options, and a strong sense of community make Monroe County a welcoming and fulfilling place to call home.
East Stroudsburg seems determined to burden its residents with a staggering 29% property tax hike—one councilwoman even proposed raising it to 40%. It’s as though this borough has never met a property tax it didn’t like.
The Democrat County Commissioner is on videotape voting twice. The Democrat Attorney General, referenced in the story, refused to press charges. We no longer have a Democrat Attorney General. 
Taxes are going up significantly next year for all Monroe County residents.
The Monroe County Commissioners approved next year’s budget at a special meeting this morning. Residents can expect an over 37 percent tax increase.
And we’re told another reassessment is necessary as property values have gone up proportionally…
Zoning enforcement is an essential part of maintaining order and safety in our communities, but in Monroe County, there has been growing concern about the use of third-party contractors to handle these responsibilities. While municipalities are tasked with enforcing local zoning laws, some have opted to outsource the role of zoning enforcement officer to private companies.
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after Monroe County officials say scammers are impersonating the sheriff's office. District Attorney Mike Mancuso is warning that county offices have received multiple tips from residents reporting to have received calls from persons claiming to be from the sheriff's office. Officials say the scammers try to fool [...]
Dave Sunday speech after being sworn in as the Republican Pennsylvania Attorney General. An office that has been in Pennsylvania for 385 years now. God be with him.
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, firefighters were called to action in Huntington Township. At around 3:00 p.m., Huntington Valley Volunteer Fire Company and multiple other fire crews were called to the unit block of Ftorkowski Road in Huntington Township for a reported fire incident. Battling red-hot flames in [...]
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A portion of Interstate 380 is now reopened after a multi-vehicle crash occurred Sunday afternoon, according to PA-511. According to Monroe County Communications Center, crews were called to the mile marker 10 on I-380 NB for a reported multi-vehicle crash just before 1:00 p.m. Officials say that multiple people are [...]
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snowboarders are shredding for a cause this weekend in the Poconos. They took to the slopes of Camelback Mountain Saturday to support the national non-profit Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) at an annual event at Camelback Resort. The foundation stresses prevention through living a healthy active lifestyle, encouraging testing [...]