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Don't Let It Happen to You: Fraud and Scam Prevention
Educate and empower yourself at the library! The Pocono Mountain Regional Police is visiting PMPL to present an informative lecture on the various scams affecting our community. The presentation will discuss scam tactics, how to recognize warning signs, and steps people can take to protect themselves and their personal information. Plus, there will be an opportunity to ask questions directly. To…
20 people displaced during apartment fire
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An apartment fire in Monroe County has left over 20 people displaced. Around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, a fire occurred at Pierce’s Landing apartment building in Smithfield Township. Crews say over 20 people are displaced after a fire started in the basement and spread to the first [...]
At least 1 person taken to hospital after house fire
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least 1 person was taken to a nearby hospital as crews responded to a reported house fire in Monroe County on Tuesday night. Monroe County officials confirm that crews were called to the 3600 block of Bristol Circle East in Middle Smithfield Township at about 7:15 p.m. [...]
First Northern Bank and Trust robbed in Wind Gap, chief says
A First Northern Bank and Trust branch was robbed Saturday morning in Wind Gap, police said.
ARREST: KEIPER, CHRISTOPHER AMOS - (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) & (1 COUNT) HARASSMENT
KEIPER, CHRISTOPHER AMOS (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) & (1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 31 RaceARREST: Mitchell, antoinette Jea - PA 35 780-113(A16) - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED
Mitchell, antoinette Jea PA 35 780-113(A16) - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIADISORDERLY CONDUCT (S)Title: Jackson Township Planning Commission Reorganization Meeting
Summary: The Jackson Township Planning Commission will hold its reorganization meeting on February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jackson Township Municipal Building in Reeders, Pennsylvania. Those needing special accommodations due to a disability should contact the Township at 570-629-0153 at least one business day in advance.
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Virtual public meeting to be held on Feb. 19 to discuss restoration of Scranton to New York rail
The Shapiro Administration is moving "full steam ahead" on the Scranton to New York Penn Station (NYP) passenger rail corridor project.
Property Tax Cut Proposal
"Thank you Nicole Walters from BRC News 13 for covering my proposal to cut property taxes in the Poconos!
Man arrested on domestic violence charges in Henryville
HENRYVILLE, PA — A 48-year-old man was arrested following a domestic disturbance where children reported their father was threatening to kill their mother.Galvin Lee Dudley, of Henryville, was taken into custody at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, after Pocono Township Police Department officers responded to a residence on Fantasy Drive.
Call your PA state representatives to vote NO on HB2151!
UPDATE (2/4): The vote has been POSTPONED. Please continue to call your PA state representatives to vote NO on HB2151!
ARREST: Gracia, Antonio - 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT
Gracia, Antonio 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT Age 61 Race Black Gender MaleARREST: HIDALGO, NELSON - (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) and 2 additional charges
HIDALGO, NELSON (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)HARASSMENT (S). Age 45 Race White
Asbestos Abatement Project Invitation to Bid
The Stroudsburg Area School District is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for an Asbestos Abatement Project at B.F. Morey Elementary School. Interested contractors may obtain bid documents by emailing Meredith Smith at mrsmith@sburg.org or by visiting the district’s website at www.sburg.org.
Statement from Republican Party re: New Mayor of Stroudsburg
"Take a lesson from both local and national events, Republicans.Locally, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, the Borough Manager has received raises totaling 80% in just four years, while the Borough Council raised taxes 70% in eight years.There were crowded meetings decrying this obvious mismanagement of finances.I was there.Nothing changed.