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Volunteer fire company seeking much-needed funding
SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local volunteer fire company is shedding light on its need for funding to continue its service in the Poconos. You can always find turnout gear out at firehouses like the Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder in Snydersville ready for firefighters to grab and go in an emergency. But when [...]
Who is running for township supervisor, commissioner in Monroe County?
Monroe County's townships have supervisor and, in Pocono Township's case, commissioner elections in 2025.March 11 was the deadline for candidates to file. Primary elections will be held on May 20. The voter registration deadline is May 5.Barrett TownshipOne six-year term is up.Democrat Sean Anlauf filed to run.
Compliance Audit: Barrett Township Firemen's Relief Association
A Compliance Audit was completed for Barrett Township Firemen's Relief Association for years 2021 - 2023.
Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On March 26, 2025, at 12:04pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department...
Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 202Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On April 12th, 2025, at 7:40PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department...
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Scott GrantARREST: Acevedo, Elina - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)
Acevedo, Elina (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M)ARREST: Pico Bano, Richard H - (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)
Pico Bano, Richard H (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)ARREST: Vertallo, Hailey - ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance
Vertallo, Hailey ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 21ARREST: Baldwin, Christopher R - ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M) and 1
Baldwin, Christopher R ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M)( 1 count ) DUI (General impairment) Age 39
Incident at Hamilton Elementary Under Investigation After Cafeteria Tape Incident
Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on the mouths of several students.
Are Property Taxes Rising Because of Religious and Nonprofit Land Buys in the Poconos?
If you’ve opened your local tax bill recently and felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone.