From Pocono Township Facebook page We’ve heard the buzz and want to set the record straight—there is NOT a circle or roundabout proposed for the intersection of Route 611 & 715. Instead, the state plans to create a solution that goes through the mountain, improving traffic flow for our… Read More
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The talk of every neighborhood in East Stroudsburg isn't about the weather or the upcoming holidays, it's about another tax hike.The borough recently announced its proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 29% tax increase."That is a big increase for one year; last year, my… Read More
The regular board meeting will be held at the Pleasant Valley School District's Administration Building in the conference room, 2233 Route 115, Suite 100, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 beginning at 7:00 p.m. on 11/25/24. The meeting is being recorded and will be available within 48 hours… Read More
Monroe County’s handling of the 2024 election has drawn significant attention, particularly regarding the controversial issue of undated mail-in ballots. On November 18, the County Commissioners reversed their earlier decision, announcing they would not count improperly dated or undated mail-in… Read More
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It has been a mild November, but this week’s overnight temperatures are leaving those experiencing homelessness out in the cold with few shelters to turn to.
The front lights are always on at the Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church on North Fifth Street.
But… Read More
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Street2Feet is also working with Stroudsburg and Monroe County officials to find solutions for the homeless.
They say the homeless population has significantly grown in the Stroudsburg area over the past year.
The county decided to allow their property… Read More
Does anyone recognize this person? He went through many cars in our community (the white oak estates off of cherry valley road), including mine and tried to get in homes and backyards. Police have been contacted. Please share.
As homeowners in Penn Estates, PA, we are deeply frustrated and dissatisfied with our current community manager Phyllis Haase. We deserve better. We need a leader who has our best interests at heart, not one who rules like a dictator. The constant rule changes without proper notification have been… Read More
Two suspects took police on a dangerous pursuit on Interstate 80 that ended in Stroud Township. A manhunt then ensued as every law enforcement agency ...
This man is going up to doors, pulling to see if they’re open and looking in windows. Police have been notified. In the area of 209 and West Hills Drive at 6pm. Please be careful and make sure your doors and windows are locked. If mine were not locked he would have been in my living room.Wearing… Read More
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County District Attorney has announced that former Police Chief Todd Alan Graeff of Manor Township, in Lancaster County, has been found guilty of an incident that occurred at a resort in the Poconos.
According to D.A. Mike Mancuso, the incident occurred… Read More
[MONROE COUNTY, PA] Disclaimer in advance, this will be a long post because there are so many moving parts which are pertinent to receive any type ... Original text: [MONROE COUNTY, PA]Disclaimer in advance, this will be a long post because there are so many moving parts which are… Read More
About 70 people from around the Poconos are begging the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to stop the region’s newest warehouse.Blue Ridge Real Estate (BRRE) wants to build its second warehouse on State Route 940 in Kidder Township, Carbon County. Some residents fear the project… Read More
Pocono Mountains Industries (PMI) and Orchard BJK Co., in a suit filed May 3 in Monroe County Court, argue that the township's Board of Supervisors ...
Listen to Nate Covington, leader of the Monroe County Libertarian and also owner and manager this site, MonroeCountyPA.com.If you want news on a Township, School District, or just local news, this is a site that you should be on.
The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes… Read More
Saturday, August 17, the Top of the Mountain Democratic Club Speaker’s Bureau gathered community members at the Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church to discuss warehouse proliferation in the Pocono Region. Dr. Alex Jackson, biologist, and State Rep. Tarah Probst, PA-189, were guest speakers. The… Read More
The petition will be sent to Peter Gonze Chair for Paradise Township for a response.Those of us traveling Route 191 (Paradise Valley Rd), and the many residents of the Timber Hill Community within Paradise and Price Townships, are requesting consideration and prompt action from PennDOT to minimize… Read More
Tell DEP that you support the denial of permits that do not protect our Exceptional Value (EV) waters of Tunkhannock Creek and Keiper Run.Dear Elected Official:I write in support of DEP’s proposed denial of the Route 115 Associates’ NPDES permit application, No. PAD450180.When first submitted… Read More
Hi neighbors,I feel the need to check in with my fellow Paradise township residents. How do you feel about open space? l have been a supporter of our Open Space fund since its inception. At this Monday’s Paradise Township Board of Supervisors meeting, I was disappointed to see the supervisors pass… Read More
Editor's Note:Regarding this announcement here:http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/The missing press releases are available here:https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes: Child sexual assault… Read More
