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School board members social security numbers revealed online
LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy involving personal information linked to members of the Lehighton Area School Board is raising questions about public records and privacy. Officials say a large right-to-know request may have resulted in thousands of documents containing sensitive information being posted online. Very few details have been released at this point, [...]
Winot Voted on His Own Business Deals. Then Sued Keppler for Calling It Out
Brian Winot sat on the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners while his construction company and his business partner’s development firm did business with the township. He abstained on votes when the connections were obvious — but voted yes on others where the same conflicts existed. When a resident raised ethics concerns, Winot sued him for defamation.
Pocono Township Planning Commission Openings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – POCONO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSIONPocono Township is currently accepting resumes from volunteers to fill three vacant seats on the Planning Commission:• One (1) Member seat• Two (2) Alternate seats
Charges pending, man accused of vandalising parks
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Township police say charges are pending against a man now accused of vandalism at a pair of parks in Tannersville. He and his car were caught on camera Tuesday at TLC Park, where video captured him slashing a pickleball net, according to authorities. Then two nights later, police say [...]
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Regular Meeting
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Commission's Administration Building located at 1199 Woodside Road, Yardley, PA 19067. Remote/virtual access will be available via the Microsoft Teams online meetings platform for those unable to attend in-person. The meeting's Microsoft Teams link will be…
Legal Notice Regarding Mortgage Lawsuit in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
On November 10, 2025, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County against unknown heirs and others related to Ronald L. Zelenski, seeking to enforce its rights under loan documents. The defendants are advised to respond by entering a written appearance with the Court, either personally or through an attorney, to avoid a judgment being…
Monroe County Computing Board Meeting for Absentee and Mail-In Ballots
The Monroe County Computing Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Stroudsburg, PA for pre-canvassing and canvassing of Absentee and Mail-In Ballots. Each candidate in an election and one representative from each political party can observe the process. This notice is issued by the Monroe County Board of Elections, Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections.*
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Monroe County Board of Elections Tie Votes Casting Lots Meeting
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet on June 5, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose is to cast lots for candidates with tie votes in the municipal election. Candidates can attend in person or through an authorized agent with a letter of attorney. If a candidate is absent, the board…
Monroe County Board of Elections Meeting for General Primary Election
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 22, 2026, at the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to compute and canvass the votes cast at the General Primary Election held on May 19, 2026. If you need special accommodations for this meeting, please notify the Commissioners’…
Monroe County Board of Elections Meeting on May 19, 2026
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet at 7:00 a.m. on May 19, 2026, at the Commissioners’ Conference Room in the Monroe County Administrative Center located at One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The meeting is for conducting election-related business. If you need special accommodations for this meeting, please notify the Commissioners’ Office at the same address in Stroudsburg, PA, or…
Man sentenced after 2021 death of infant son
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The verdict is in for the case of a Monroe County man charged in the death of his infant son. The jury found Michael Yard not guilty of first and third-degree homicide, but guilty of aggravated assault. All other charges have been dropped. The case dates back to August 2021, [...]
Rep Tarah Probst Calls Out Federal and State Agencies for Passing a “SHODDY FONSI” in Monroe County I-80 Expansion Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2026State Rep. Tarah Probst is officially calling out the federal government and state agencies for trying to take a “permitting shortcut” on the I-80 expansion project, a move she says ignores the deep environmental and historical roots of Monroe County.
Pocono Township Planning Commission Openings
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organization 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program TIP Public Comment Period and Hearing
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Schuylkill counties. They will consider and approve plans, programs, and funding for highway and transit systems in the four-county MPO area. A 30-day public comment period on the draft 2027-2030 TIP will run from May 11, 2026, to June 11, 2026. Public review…
Navigating Tomorrow: PA 611 Corridor Study in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of the Pocono Mountains lies a region in Monroe County of natural beauty and thriving communities. However, as the population continues to grow and development expands, so do the challenges associated with traffic congestion and safety.
State Police search for missing 5-year-old boy
CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are searching for a 5-year-old boy with autism. Ajani Jermaine Samuels was last seen around 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 10, near Rose Drive in Chestnuthill Township, PSP say. Samuels is described as 3 feet tall and 48 pounds and was last seen wearing a navy [...]
Hantavirus Outbreak aboard MV Hondius
Over six years ago, all companies, businesses, schools, and public places were informed that there would be a two-week shutdown requiring a state-wide stay at home order.`Little did society know, it would be much more than a shutdown. Old but new concerns have been surfacing as a hantavirus outbreak arose on the expedition cruise ship...
Voter Guide for No Data Center Candidate List
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Smithfield Township - SUMMARY OF MAY 6TH SPECIAL MEETING
Thank you so much for attending last night’s meeting. To briefly summarize what happened last night, the Board adopted Resolution No. 621, which invoked the curative amendment process under the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Section 609.2, here.
