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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Along with the high-speed excitement, race fans also have the chance to help fight the opioid epidemic. It's the Seventh Annual Drug Take Back Weekend at Pocono Raceway. Fans who pass through the main entrance can bring unused or outdated prescription medication to the track to be safely disposed of. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races Attorney General Dave Sunday tells 28/22 News it's all about keeping drugs off the streets. "Unfortunately, we are in the world where we are dealing with addiction..We're dealing with the opioid epidemic, and unfortunately, what happens is a lot of people are in the throes of addiction, and they'll try to find pills wherever they can get them," Attorney General Sunday stated.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local veterans are getting a fresh start this weekend at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program that puts them behind the wheel of something life-changing. The two vets were gifted completely refurbished cars through the NABC Recycled Rides program. Each car costs about $30,000 and was donated by Geico Insurance. Faulkner Collision Center in Lancaster donated the labor to fix and fully restore the cars. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races The program works coast to coast, giving away more than 300 cars each year to people in need. "Really, a life-changing event when they receive a vehicle and they're eternally grateful and we're just happy that we can give them a hand," Program Manager Dale Ross told 28/22 News.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a lot of excitement in Long Pond on Saturday from racers and fans alike. While the coveted Cup Series race is on Sunday, the Xfinity Series race kicked off Saturday afternoon. While the race is now over, the energy in Long Pond was still absolutely electric. It was hard to describe the atmosphere in the infield, and even with the race wrapped up, people here are ready to do it all again tomorrow. 38 drivers lined up Saturday afternoon to take on the Tricky Triangle yet again. The smell of burnt rubber filled the air, and the sound of engines roaring down the straightaways made this spectacle of speed one to remember. While it's hard to imagine what exactly was going through the racers' heads on the track, fans 28/22 News spoke to could hardly contain their excitement as the drivers made their way through the turns.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sight of speeding race cars and the sound of roaring engines are drawing tens of thousands of race fans to the Poconos. It's the Great American Getaway 400 weekend at Pocono Raceway. The Xfinity Series is currently underway at the Pocono Raceway. On Saturday, the qualifiers were held for Sunday's cup series, and a familiar face took his turn on the Tricky Triangle. When talking about Pocono Raceway, one name that comes to mind is Denny Hamlin. Hamlin has the most wins at Pocono with seven. Hamlin did not participate last week in Mexico as he and his wife welcomed the birth of their third child. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races The week prior, Hamlin won at Michigan, so if he wins on Sunday, he will technically have back-to-back wins.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin ties track record for career poles held by Ken Schrader and Bill Elliott during Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session. Cup Series points leader William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports to start 31st after hitting wall during qualifying lap. LONG POND, Pa. (June 21, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin earned a share of the track record for career pole positions when he secured his fifth during Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway.

VICTORY LAYNE – RIGGS WINS NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES MILLERTECH BATTERY 200 Layne Riggs of Front Row Motorsports earns his first career NCTS pole earlier in the day en route to his first win of the season. TRICON Garage’s Tanner Gray matches career-best performance by finishing second. LONG POND, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs converted his first career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series pole into his first victory of the season in Friday’s MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway.

Free Concert: Pete Gumbo & Zydeco-a-Go-Go (Rhythm & Blues Jazz) Friday, June 27th, 7pm, doors open 6:30pm [Community Room] Join Pete Gumbo & Zydeco-a-Go-Go for an energetic New Orleans-style blues and jazz performance! All ages welcome; free. Donations appreciated to keep these concerts going at the library. Refreshments available for a small charge. The post Free Concert: Pete Gumbo & Zydeco-a-Go-Go appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Racing kicked off Friday at Pocono Raceway starting with the Craftsman Truck Series. Alaina Losito is here with with a recap of Friday's race. Coming into the race, all eyes were on the reigning champion Corey Heim. Heim, the favorite for Friday's race, dominated last year. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races And just a couple weeks ago became the youngest driver to reach 15 career wins. But trouble with his tires later in the race caused Heim to fall behind. With about 15 laps to go, it was too much to overcome. So it was the 23-year-old Layne Riggs, son of former cup series standout, Scott Riggs. Layne led the final 20 laps en route to his win.

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Last three Cup Series races have produced the largest crowds at “The Tricky Triangle” since 2010. Tickets still available for Saturday’s Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 race. LONG POND, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – Pocono Raceway has sold out The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR Cup Series race for the third consecutive year, track officials announced in advance of Sunday’s event.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Race fans worldwide are gathering in Monroe County for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway. 28/22's Alaina Losito has been at the track all day. The Craftsman Truck Series race here at Pocono Raceway is currently underway. A pretty big crowd here on Friday and all eyes are on last year's winner Corey Heim. He absolutely dominated the race leading most of the laps. His most recent win came in Charlotte where he became the youngest driver ever to reach 15 career Truck Series wins. He seems to excel at this race as he came second to Kyle Busch in 2023. Busch has the most wins here with three and his team with eight. Heim spoke on being back in the Poconos why he loves racing at this track.

GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISITPA.COM Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to serve as Honorary Starter for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race beginning at 2 p.m. ET. LONG POND, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – Kurt Busch, a member of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, has been named the Grand Marshal for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR Cup Series race set for Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Busch will deliver the official command for the drivers to start their engines in his role while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will serve as the Honorary Starter and wave the green flag to commence The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM at 2 p.m. ET (TV: Amazon Prime, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM).

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the big race weekend at Pocono Raceway, and it's also a Drug Take Back weekend at the Raceway. Race fans can bring their unused or outdated prescription drugs to the track, where they will be collected and safely destroyed at a later date.   Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and Pocono Raceway officials are teaming up for the drug collection effort. The mission is to help fight the opioid epidemic in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The I-Team's Andy Mehalshick reports live on 28/22 News. It's also a drug take back weekend at Pocono Raceway.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice New Commercial Construction Type 5B - Building Project: Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services Inc. will receive sealed bids online via PennBid for an Ambulance Station Replacement Project until Tuesday, August 19,2025 at at which time they shall be opened online and publicly posted on PennBid's website. All documents and solicitation details are available online for no cost at PennBid*https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 135 Tegawitha Rd. Tobyhanna, PA 18466. All Bidders must submit bid security in the amount of 10%. Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to accept the Bid, which is in the best interest of the Organization. Austin J. Schrader Chief Operating Officer June 20 2025 LSOM0316492

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John Anthony Pierro a/k/a John A. Pierro a/k/a John A. Pierro Sr., late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same, without delay, to the undersigned, or to his attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by Affidavit, setting forth an address within the County where notice maybe given to Claimant. Kelly Marie Eisenhardt c/o Mark A. Primrose, Esquire 17 North Sixth Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 June 20, 27, July 3 2025 LSOM0316996

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 POCONO TOWNSHIP will hold a Planning meeting and a Joint Work Session between the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 205 Old Mill Road, Suite 2 Tannersville, PA 18372 P - June 18, 2025

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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s not every day you get to see your hometown represented in one of the top-ranked motorsports organizations in the world. But now, thanks to partnerships in the Poconos and even our news station, part of NEPA will be spotlighted on the racetrack for all to see. At Pocono Raceway, the energy is electrifying as fans and drivers are getting ready for three series. The Craftsman Truck Series Friday, the Xfinity Series Saturday, and the big NASCAR Cup Series Sunday. Many people have their favorite driver they cheer on, but one car in Saturday's Xfinity Race is getting our region extra pumped. No. 99 decked out in Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau designs and even has our 28/22 news logo. The roar of an engine in Long Pond can only mean one thing. “NASCAR’s back in the Poconos, we’re kicking off summer!” said the president of the Pocono Raceway, Ben May.