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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."

In response to post moderation and concerns about censorship on the Barrett Township Community Facebook page (currently with 5,000+ members):https://www.facebook.com/groups/BarrettTownshipCommunity We recommend concerned citizens join the conversation in our new group: Barrett Township Concerned Citizens – No Rules Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/261967707998366

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) released its map to help visitors find out when they can see the best fall leaves this season. PMVB predicts peak color in each color region as follows:

Track where and when peak foliage will arrive in Poconos Crisp, autumn air has kicked off one of the year’s best shows in the Poconos: fall foliage season! Fall may officially start later in September but the leaves have started their transition to vibrant colors for what is inevitably a limited engagement.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The bugs are back, Spotted Lanternflies that is. The invasive insects have been swarming across trees, vineyards, and even backyards, causing big headaches for homeowners and farmers alike. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus found out why you may be seeing more of them this time of year. On the serene grounds of Mountain View Vineyard in Stroudsburg, you'll find about 800 feet of wildflowers planted around the grapevines. Pollinators planted for beauty, but also came in handy when the Spotted Lanternfly invaded the Keystone State. "The milkweed, the pollen seemed to attract the spotted lanternfly to them, but then we also found out that it was poisonous, so in a very short period of time, we just didn't have an issue with them," Linda Rice, Co-Owner of Mountain View Vineyard, said.

For more information on the Pocono Irish American Club, you can visit their website at poconoirishamericanclub.com We hope to see you there next year! Sláinte!

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Growing up, kids have aspirations to maybe be an astronaut, a fireman, or a singer. Well, 28/22's Sydney Kostus sat down with one child in the Poconos who had already crossed off author on his list, making his dream a reality. Reading is something Jared Payne loves to do, but this book is one of his favorites. ‘Jamal Vs His Good Side’ was published back in March. The author? The 11-year-old himself. “It’s about a young kid. He experiences rage, and he goes through a mutation overnight,” explained author Jared M. Payne. Jared says he always loved reading fiction and started writing after seeing his dad publish his first book. “He just inspired me to do so. He said, ‘Just start writing,’ and I did, and the ideas just came in,” said Jared M. Payne.

PA Live! (WBRE) — Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, supportive environment where they can learn, dream, and thrive. For children in foster care, that journey often comes with unique challenges, but it's also where the work of Monroe County Children and Youth makes a powerful difference. Open your heart and home as a foster parent Through dedicated programs, resources, and partnerships, the agency is committed to not only meeting children's immediate needs but also enhancing their daily lives and preparing them for a brighter future. To learn more, visit Monroe County Children and Youth Services.

Election Day is coming up – November 4, 2025! I’m running for Barrett Township Supervisor because I believe our community deserves leadership that is transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused on smart infrastructure improvements.

Discover the farming legacy of a multigenerational dairy, part of the AgroLegacy of the Northern Poconos, which certifies food and products grown or produced in Wayne County. 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism: https://facebook.com/poconotourism

Hike, zipline, and more at Big Pocono State Park with Jim Hamill ahead of the fall foliage season. Big Pocono State Park: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/big-pocono-state-park/1189/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism: