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WINTER STORM ALERT Prepare to Stay Safe and Help Keep Roads Clear A powerful winter storm is forecasted to hit our area, bringing significant snowfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions. The Pocono Township Police Department urges all residents to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others. **Stay Informed, Stay Safe**: Monitor local weather reports and sign up for emergency alerts from the Pocono Township Police Department to stay informed about the storm's progress and any necessary instructions.

 

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup continues across Monroe County after the Arctic Assault hit the region. Snow and extreme cold blanketed the region, leaving homeowners digging themselves out and business owners racing against the clock to reopen. In Stroudsburg, the Arctic Assault left behind more than a foot of snow. Since the end [...]

SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a man is wanted after he allegedly assaulted a woman outside of a Dollar General. Pennsylvania State Police stated troopers were called to Milford Road at the Dollar General for a reported assault. Police say the victim was walking into the Dollar General when she encountered [...]

Eric Mintel Investigates heads to the historic Y on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where strange sounds, unexplained shadows, and undeniable paranormal evidence captured on security cameras have made this one of the most compelling cases of the new year. Join lead investigator Eric Mintel and spirit medium Dominic Sattele, along with Marlyn Kissner, Vice President of Pocono Mountains Tourism, as they explore the history, mystery, and haunting activity inside the legendary Y on Broadway. For more info: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/the-y-on-broadway/11870/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from several departments are responding to a working structure fire Sunday evening in Tobyhanna Township. Crews led by the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company are responding to Pocono Transmissions on Route 115 for a commercial fire, officials say. Firefighters were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Officials say no one [...]

At this months School Board Meeting, the district will approve an early retirement incentive spanning the next two school years. While this is being framed as routine, these incentives are commonly used as a precursor to school closures and consolidations—not after decisions are made.When a school is closed, fewer staff are needed. Early retirement incentives allow the district to quietly reduce staffing, avoid layoffs, and create flexibility to eliminate positions once a building is closed. The multi-year structure and decreasing payout strongly indicate advance planning for major structural change.For the JM Hill community, this should be taken seriously. Early retirement incentives do not guarantee a closure—but they are frequently the groundwork that makes closures easier to execute. Once staffing is reduced, the path to closing a building becomes much smoother.“No decisions made—yet preparations are underway.”

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Winter Weather Closure – Access EMPL Online! Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, all Eastern Monroe Public Library locations — including the Hughes Library, Library of the Smithfields, and Bookmobile services — will be closed Sunday 1/25 for the safety of our community and staff. All library programs and community meetings scheduled for today are also cancelled. Even though our buildings are closed, EMPL is always open online! Here are some great ways to stay informed, entertained, and connected from home: Borrow eBooks & Audiobooks

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As we prepare for the storm ahead, local officials in our area are also gearing up to make sure residents stay safe. Monroe County is shifting into prep mode, getting ready to fight the Arctic assault. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens has more. With temperatures expected to drop well below freezing, [...]

Senator Brown Urges Caution with Winter Storm this Weekend As we all brace for significant snowfall this weekend, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is asking us all to get prepared for a snowstorm that could an impact on our region. The PEMA Director recommends Pennsylvanians should be planning for the snowstorm now because they could potentially find themselves snowed in, depending on how much snow falls in their community and the conditions around where they live. PEMA Recommends the Following:

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two parents were arrested in Monroe County for allegedly assaulting their two 16-year-old children for 11 years. Steven Tilak, 31, and Erika Carter, 31, of Pocono Summit received multiple charges, including strangulation, assault, and endangering welfare of children, for their repeated assaults of their two children, police say. According [...]

(WJET/WFXP)-- Two Pennsylvania cousins have been indicted by a Pennsylvania grand jury on felony drug charges for an alleged cocaine operation in Erie and Crawford County, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced. AG Dave Sunday said 50-year-old Corey Scott of Monroe County and 36-year-old Arden Scott of Bronx, New York, ran a cocaine operation that [...]

Physical media encompasses a wide variety of items like CDs, DVDs, books, vinyl, VHS tapes, cassettes, game disks, hard drives, printed pictures, etc. Before technology reached the advanced level it is at today, people had to rely on these items to hold their memories, music, movies, and more. However, streaming services and online libraries have taken over this industry. It has been becoming more and more common for people to pay for multiple streaming services to satisfy their wants from media. Being able to physically own a favorite album or movie has its benefits, especially when considering streaming services. While streaming services are supposed to increase the accessibility of its items, it often makes them more difficult to access. These companies fight for the rights to different songs, shows, or movies, meaning they can only be found on certain platforms and not others. 

State Representative Maureen Madden recently posted a video of herself "confronting” Congressman Rob Bresnahan. While it may have generated attention for her on social media, as her constituent, I feel embarrassed to call her our State Representative.ICE agents are doing the job they have been tasked with under the law. The reason ICE is so active today is not because of anything Congressman Bresnahan has done, but because of four years of failed border policy under the Biden administration. An open and unenforced border inevitably leads to strained resources and increased enforcement actions.

Public input is a vital part of this process, and your voice matters. The Route 611 Safety Corridor Study is shaped by the people who live, work, and travel this corridor every day.This is your opportunity to share concerns, ideas, and firsthand experiences to help improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and guide future improvements along Route 611. Community feedback helps ensure that solutions are practical, effective, and reflective of real-world conditions.Please click on the link listed below to provide your input and participate in the study. If you’ve experienced congestion, delays, or safety concerns along Route 611, now is the time to speak up and help make a difference for Pocono Township and the surrounding region.

TIMELINESeptember 2025Project kick-offOctober - December 2025Data collectionSketch planning analysisJanuary 2026Public SurveyPublic Open House #1February - May 2026Draft study recommendations / implementation planPublic Open House #2June 2026MPO adoptionStudy closeout

Due to the impending weather, the Polk Township Supervisor Meeting on January 26, 2026 at 6:30PM has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Polk Township Municipal Building, 165 Polk Township Rd....