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Woman accused of assaulting gas station employees

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 11:41

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested and charged a woman after she allegedly assaulted employees at a gas station in Monroe County. On May 26th around 11:00 p.m., officers from the Pocono Township Police Department were driving on State Route 715 and heard an alarm coming from the ONVO gas station. Police said they [...]

Three wanted for alleged retail theft at Pocono Outlets

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:49

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for three people who they say committed two separate retail thefts at the Pocono Premium Outlets. The Pocono Township Police Department is looking to identify three suspects who allegedly stole form BOSS located in the Pocono Premium Outlets. The first theft occurred when two people, a man [...]

Will Route 611 reopen anytime soon? Here’s what government emails obtained by The Morning Call reveal

Submitted by john.galt on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 08:21

By Evan Jones, The Morning Call,

1 hour ago

Nearly 19 months after a rock slide closed Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — and nine months after the initial estimated date to reopen it — the road remains closed. And that likely won’t change this year, or possibly anytime soon.

Monroe County’s economic development lawsuit will decide the future of the Poconos

Submitted by john.galt on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 08:17

A dispute over Coolbaugh Township’s authority could alter municipalities’ power to revise ordinances.

Monroe County’s economic development organization and a private landowner are suing Coolbaugh Township over municipal ordinance changes that expand wetland buffers for new development.

Township officials say the changes, approved in August 2023, create additional protections for wetlands and nearby waterways.

Coroner IDs man killed at bar in Middle Smithfield Twp.

Submitted by john.galt on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 08:14

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - The Monroe County Coroner has identified a man killed at a bar last week.

The manner of death for Henry David Koroma, Jr., formerly of Scranton, was ruled a homicide, according to Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanac.

Yanac says he is not yet releasing the cause of death pending further investigation.

New details released on East Stroudsburg University fire

Submitted by john.galt on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 07:49

by: Julia Priest

Posted: May 29, 2024 / 10:58 PM EDT
Updated: May 29, 2024 / 11:20 PM EDT

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News was able to get new information after a fire damaged the East Stroudsburg University Innovation Center Tuesday.

Officials for the school say they have plans to remove personal, office, and lab equipment, from the damaged building in Monroe County. They’re working to relocate university employees.

Travel Guide: Pocono Mountains 2024-2025

Submitted by john.galt on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 07:21

Now Available! Request a travel guide:
https://www.poconomountains.com/plan-your-vacation/travel-guide/

Or download the PDF:
https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/poconos/TravelGuide2024_May_17_2888535c-b844-4abf-910e-e3462c447221.pdf

Splash Pad Opening Dates

Submitted by john.galt on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 06:46

TLC Park is open memorial day weekend (Tannersville)

2021: Mailbox in Cresco post office pried into, robbed of mail?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 08:12

Editor's Note:
This news article (link below) is actually from Palmer Township, where mail was recently stolen. I'm posting it because I learned that the mail in Cresco was stolen in recent history as well, and was never mentioned in the mainstream news.

Matt Long Challenges Rep. Madden's Consistent Votes Against Constituent Interests

Submitted by john.galt on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 00:00

By Janet C. Smith
Swiftwater, PA- On May 17th, Matt Long, the Republican candidate for State Representative, held a campaign event discussing his bid to win the 115th District. The event took place at desaki Restaurant in Swiftwater, where Matt Long was greeted by a large turnout of enthusiastic supporters.