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Pocono Township Police Proudly Welcomes Two New Officers The Pocono Township Police Department is proud to announce the addition of two new officers. Officer Dustin Rentschler and Officer Daniel Campagna were sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday February 2nd, 2026 by the Honorable Magistrate Kresge.  Both officers came to Pocono Township with prior police experience in Monroe County, and are looking forward to serving the great citizens of Pocono Township and its visitors. The two new officers will now begin a months long field training program as they acclimate to PTPD. 

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On January 28, students from East Stroudsburg University’s College of Business and Management’s Residential College Program visited Blue Mountain Resort, a premier winter sports destination in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, for an immersive experiential learning opportunity. During the visit, students participated in an exclusive snowmaking tour and technical workshop, where they gained insight into the processes, technologies, and facility management practices that support large-scale snowmaking operations. The experience provided a behind-the-scenes look at the operational complexity required to maintain a successful mountain resort.

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*This footage was provided by Mr. James Jackson. Last night, our boys basketball team had their senior night and last regular game of the season. They ended their season on the right track and defeated the Wallenpaupack’s team with an ending score of 69-50. Jerel Jackson was the lead scorer with 21 points and towards the end of the 3rd quarter Josh Ivers-Green had an impressive dunk, causing the crowd to go wild. The boys will continue on to the district playoffs hopefully succeeding and moving forward into the state playoffs. Good luck to them!

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The powderpuff volleyball game is coming up on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Signups to participate are being help starting Wednesday, February 4, and running until Friday, February 6. Make sure to check out the flyer above or the Instagram for the Class of ’26, @sburg_co2026, for more details!

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Born June 2, 1908, Marshall was first introduced to law after being made to read the U.S Constitution as punishment for a prank he had pulled in high school.  The Bill of Rights was what specifically intrigued him in law. 

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A borough in Monroe County finally has a new mayor. The vacant position in Stroudsburg has now been filled by Ellen Curry. The Democrat was appointed Tuesday night at a borough council meeting. Former Mayor Michael Moreno stepped down earlier this year to take on the position of downtown manager. [...]

MAHONING TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are actively investigating a bomb threat in Montour County on Tuesday night. PSP says they were called to Danville State Hospital regarding a bomb threat in Mahoning Township, Montour County. Authorities have advised the public to stay away from the active scene. Troopers [...]

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Winter sports look exciting on TV, especially with the Olympics right around the corner, but safety matters just as much as speed. Local experts say preparation can make the difference between fun and injury. Skiers and snowboarders carve down the slopes at Camelback, where winter fun also means real [...]

After hearing Governor Shapiro's budget address, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst is excited to continue building upon the successes of recent years regarding affordable housing, education funding, community safety and putting money back in the pockets of families across the commonwealth. More at RepProbst.com

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Public Hearing, and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 will be held beginning at 6pm at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/020326-Public-Packet.pdfThe Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

POCONO TOWNSHIP- MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heated exchange at a recent council meeting between a board member and commissioner has bubbled up into a controversy in Pocono Township.A local business owner and township board member announced he is pulling funding for township events after commissioner Charles Keppler called him a racist during a recent meeting. This came after a Facebook post was made by the board member.Monday, another commissioner formally asked Keppler to step down.“Actions which have raised questions from the public to me about the board’s professionalism and actions that have eroded public confidence in the board, I’m requesting that Charles Keppler resign from the Pocono Township board of commissioners,” Mike Velardi, a Pocono Township commissioner, said.