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Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Bruce Codrington a/k/a J. Bruce Codrington, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Ktanya Schwartzberg, 299 S. Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 and Jay Codrington, 14217 James Dean Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 Kevin S. Frankel, Esquire, 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F200, Radnor, PA 19087 June 16,23,30 2025 LSOM0315655

(WBRE/WYOU) — Another witness from Monroe County has been summoned to testify in the Bryan Kohberger homicide trial. This is the sixth person from our area who will potentially have to testify in Idaho as a witness. Their connections to kohberger are unknown at this time. Naked child found alone leads to parents’ arrest On June 30, all six will have a chance to plead their case before the trial begins in August. Kohberger is charged with the first-degree murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police said in a report Monday that an employee of a lab company is accused of stealing around $500,000 of funds for her personal use after a receipt was found in the bathroom.  According to PSP, troopers were called to investigate at Prosser Laboratories after the owner said a Staples receipt was found in the company's employee restroom. Naked child found alone leads to parents’ arrest Police say the charges were made on the company's credit card at a store in New Jersey for Airbnb, Visa, and other gift cards, equaling an amount of $1,973.89. Troopers said the transactions started around August 2023 and continued to June 2025. 

During the spring semester, East Stroudsburg University students studying business management participated in an experiential learning event during Small Business Day in downtown Easton, Pa. The event provided a rare opportunity for students to engage directly with local entrepreneurs, gaining real-world insights into small business ownership and innovation. Students toured a variety of Easton businesses including Tandoor Grill, Easton Candle Company, Chocodiem and Jimmy’s Hot Dogs. They spoke with owners about everything from brand storytelling and inventory management to community engagement and customer loyalty.

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden was proud to host her 8th annual Women’s Expo in Stroudsburg. This annual event gives residents of Monroe County the opportunity to connect with state and local organizations to see & hear what they have to offer.

Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst co-hosted her 3rd Women’s Expo in Monroe County, bringing state and local organizations under one roof for residents to ask questions about resources to help improve their quality of life and the community as a whole.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is next week, and area shops are making sure you have fun while being smart. 28/22 News stopped by a fireworks shop in the Poconos with how they’re reminding people to be safe before lighting off an explosive show. It’s a dazzling display, thousands of different types of fireworks are piled high inside Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap, ready to be fired off. “July fourth’s right around the corner. We’re seeing more and more influx of customers coming in since Memorial Day,” said Ryan Mazario, manager at Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap. Fireworks are legal in PA. You have to be 18 years old to purchase and can shoot them on private property, following your municipality's laws.

4 Lane Route 209 Closed- UpdateBroadcastJun 23, 2025**UPDATE*** 10:41 a.m. One lane of 4 Lane Route 209 South is open.  Northbound 4 Lane Route 209 is still closed until further notice.  Please avoid the area, if possible, as emergency vehicles and equipment are still working on clean-up.   4 lane Route 209 is cu...read more

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* Media Alert * WHAT: The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) along with The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority and Street2Feet invite you to a media event touting six years since the start of the Pocono Community Caring Company better known as Pocono 3C.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Route 209 has been closed after a crash that occurred Monday morning. According to the Stroudsburg Fire Department, a dump truck carrying asphalt rolled over and caught fire. All lanes of Route 209 in both directions have been shut down while crews work to clear the accident scene. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. For the latest in road closures, head to 511pa.com.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, Chase Briscoe was the first to race through the finish line of the much-anticipated Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400. 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya got an exclusive interview with Briscoe after his 1st Cup Series win of the season. Briscoe clinches a postseason berth with the victory.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The much-anticipated Cup Series race, the Great American Getaway 400, was underway after some rain. Before the race started, as the skies cleared up, drivers got their introductions in front of a sold-out crowd. They spent time with their families before hopping in the cars in hopes of a win. Earlier on Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to speak at Pocono Raceway. How the PTN, 28/22 News NASCAR came to be He spoke on sports in general and how it's actually more impactful and crucial for our nation at this time than we think.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, Chase Briscoe was the first to race through the finish line of the much-anticipated Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400. Earlier on Sunday, fans were kept from the grandstand as thunderstorms rolled through NEPA, but luckily, Mother Nature decided to let up. How the PTN, 28/22 News NASCAR came to be Drivers took on the Tricky Triangle, looking to get another win, while others were looking to get their first.

Words & Film: “A Complete Unknown” Sunday, June 29th, 2pm – Community Room  A biopic celebrating the rise of music legend Bob Dylan. In 1961, a 19-year-old Dylan arrives in New York City and forges relationships with folk icons on his journey to stardom. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning. Directed by James Mangold. Rated R for language. The post Free Film: A Complete Unknown appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22's Gianna Galli talked with Pocono Television about how the partnership came to be. She is joined by Chris Barrett from the Pocono Television Network with more on how the partnership with Pocono Raceway and 28/22 News came to be. 28/22’s Alaina Lositio tackles the Tricky Triangle They touched on how much Pocono Raceway means to the area, the Pocono brand, as well as the process on how the agreement ended up on a Chevy NASCAR.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 Sports' Alaina Losito had the chance to drive one of the stock cars here is a look at her attempt at the tricky triangle. It's nicknamed the Tricky Triangle. Pocono Raceway is known to be one of the toughest tracks in all of NASCAR. But what makes this triangle so tricky? Well I decided to test it out for myself. Ahead of race week, I figured the only way to really get a feel for what these drivers experience was to conquer the track myself. 18-year-old Zilisch brings home the win in Xfinity Race Once arriving at the raceway, I suited up and spent hours learning the rules of the road, from tackling each turn, following safety instructions, and mastering what they said was an experience of a lifetime

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