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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroudsburg’s past is getting a fresh polish as a new heritage center in the Poconos is in its final stages. The Stroud Mansion on Main and North Ninth Street is a time capsule to Stroudsburg’s roots. Originally home of founder, Jacob Stroud, it’s a relic of the past still being used today, but now featuring some much-needed upgrades. “The house was built in 1795; it was never intended to be a museum, a library, a community space, and offices in 2025,” says Amy Leiser, executive director, Monroe County Historical Association Nearly 10 years in the making and two years under construction.. The Monroe County Historical Association’s ‘ heritage center’ is in its final stages.. Showcasing a 13,000 square foot addition.

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst joined Rep. Maureen Madden’s Veterans Expo to help answer questions for local veterans and to spread the word on her legislation that would expand eligibility requirements so more disabled veterans can get property tax relief.

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TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report that an ATV driver was killed after a crash and sent a passenger to the hospital for serious injuries. On September 13, around 2:30 a.m., officers were called to a crash involving an ATV and a vehicle on Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township. Police say the ATV driver, Dymtro Prokopets, 22, with a passenger, Andrii Zhyryk, 19, both of Brooklyn, New York, were on SR 115 when a vehicle hit them from behind. Zhyryk was flown to Geisinger Wyoming Valley with serious injuries, while Prokopets was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers noted that "neither ATV rider was wearing any protective gear, and both were wearing dark clothing." The crash is under investigation.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Every year, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County. Now in its 22nd year, the event has raised more than $3,000,000 for our neighbors in need, and this year, four organizations were selected to receive funding. Brianna Strunk with the Pocono Television Network introduces us to the second recipient. About five years ago, Ana Karen Flores-Alfaro moved to the area with her son after escaping domestic violence. She felt lonely and struggled to start over in a new place as a single mom. "It's hard because I don't have family here, and I did come from a very close family, so it's not like I can call and say, 'Hey, can you help me?' Because everything's hard right now for everybody," Flores-Alfaro said.

PA Live! (WBRE) — Caring for children in foster care is truly a community effort. While foster parents open their homes and hearts, it takes the support of neighbors, businesses, schools, and organizations to make sure these children feel valued and cared for. Treat your dogs at Three Dog Bakery Monroe County Children and Youth Services is working every day to build those connections, and there are many ways, big and small, that all of us can play a part in helping foster families and children thrive. To learn more, visit Monroe County Children and Youth Services.

District Attorney Mike Mancuso recently posted a response to claims that private security personnel perform police-style traffic stops in violation of Pennsylvania law."Enforcement of Driving Rules in a Private Gated Community: Recently a resident of A Pocono Country Place applied for dozens of Private Criminal Complaints. He wanted several security officers, their supervisors, and the property owner’s association charged with a number of crimes claiming that they are improperly exercising police powers by conducting traffic stops and using equipment like red and blue lights and radar. The matter has been carefully reviewed and the applications have been denied."Related story: "­Illegal Traffic Stops by A Pocono Country Place POA – Know Your Rights in Monroe County"

Changes to Hoopla More Information on Hoopla’s Daily Borrowing Limit The library’s daily borrowing limit on Hoopla is in place to help manage costs and ensure continued access to this service for all patrons—not just today, but throughout each month and the entire year. If you are seeing a message indicating that a title is unavailable due to the library’s borrow limit being reached, please be assured that there is nothing wrong with your account. This is a system-wide limit for EMPL, not a personal/individual one, and it resets automatically at midnight. Your personal borrowing limit of 6 items per month remains unchanged.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is that time of year when the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County. The event, now in its 22nd year, has raised more than $3 million for our neighbors in need. This year, four organizations were selected to receive funding. Cynthia Lang is grocery shopping. But she's not at the grocery store, and her bill is free. "It's a lot of help, you get a lot of food here," Lang said. State-of-the-art facility is being built to fight food insecurity Cynthia takes care of her husband, who has limited mobility, and money is tight. They rely on the Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg's food pantry to get by every week.

State Budget Stalemate, Part II: New Revenue, Same Deficit. The delay in passing Pennsylvania’s budget is disrupting schools, local governments, and vital services that rely on state funding. To prevent further harm, a month ago, the Senate passed a short-term budget identical to last year’s to keep money flowing. I supported this responsible step. Unfortunately, House Democrats rejected it, leaving critical services in limbo.

POCONO PINES, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after police say two people were found dead inside their home in Monroe County. The Pocono Mountain Regional Police stated officers were called to the 170 block of Crockett's Crescent in Pocono Pines for a welfare check. A family member reported to police that William and Ellen Nathan, both 82, have not been heard from since the weekend prior. Debris flown into bus drivers window causes rollover, sending 7 to hospital Security at the private community the two lived in told police that they saw "someone down in the residence along with the odor of propane." The Tobyhanna Township Fire Department was called and stated there were extremely high levels of carbon dioxide detected.

The 2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Program is open for applications! Open: August 1, 2025 and Close: March 13, 2026 or when all funds are committed. Available funding: $1 million. These grant funds can be used by Pennsylvania small businesses to increase energy efficiency, reduce pollution, or protect the natural resources of Pennsylvania relating to their business operations. You… Source

Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - September 10, 2025 - 6:30 PM

Here is a list of people with ties to the Lehigh Valley and Poconos region who died in the attacks: Carbon County Timothy O’Sullivan, Albrightsville, consultant for Cultural Institutions Retirement System Robert Allan Schlegel, Alexandria, Virginia, commander in the Navy, had ties to Palmerton Lehigh County Alan Merdinger, South Whitehall Township, accountant at Cantor Fitzgerald William C. Sugra, Salisbury Township, worked for eSpeed Monroe County Harry Blanding, Blakeslee, worked for AON Corp. Joseph Flounders, Middle Smithfield Township, worked for Euro Brokers George Lopez, Jackson Township, worked for Fiduciary Trust Mary Melendez, Hamilton Township, worked for Fiduciary Trust Walter McNeil, Middle Smithfield Township, Port Authority police officer Martin Wortley, Park Ridge, New Jersey, former East Stroudsburg University football player, worked for Cantor Fitzgerald

The Battle for Britain or The Battle for Berlin is the last game in Skirmish’s yearly, three-game WWII paintball scenario game series. The winning team of their Invasion of Normandy paintball scenario game in July will determine which game is played. If the German War Machine wins ION, The Battle for Britain will be played. If the Allied Forces win The Invasion, they play The Battle for Berlin. You will generally find around 1,000 players on the fields during this paintball grudge match. October 18, 2025

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Clearview Elementary School on North Fifth Street in Stroudsburg has been closed for a decade. Over the years, Stroudsburg Area Superintendent Dr. Cosmas Curry says the classrooms and gym have become storage spaces for items from various schools. Clearview's doors will open on Tuesday and Wednesday for people to shop around. The school will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. View the story here..

A former lunch monitor at a Monroe County elementary school sued the principal, superintendent and school district for defamation stemming from an April incident involving tape on children’s mouths.In her lawsuit filed on Aug. 14 in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, former Hamilton Elementary lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza said she was defamed in statements made by Principal Mark Getz and Stroudsburg Area School District Superintendent Cosmas Curry.According to the lawsuit, on April 9, Lanza "jokingly" asked students who were "unnecessarily noisy" if they required tape to keep quiet as they were lining up for dismissal from first-grade lunch. A janitor than handed her a roll of blue painters' tape.Lanza tore off small pieces of tape and handed them to students. The lawsuit says that while students played with their pieces of tape, it is believed "that some of the students may have placed those pieces of tape over their own mouths while playing."