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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....

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Human trafficking doesn't just happen in big cities. In fact, experts say it is a real and growing issue right here in northeastern Pennsylvania. Thursday, professionals and survivors from across the region came together in Monroe County for a free training focused on recognizing and stopping trafficking before it goes [...]

Following the events of World War II, the Asian nation of Japan changed its military use drastically. The country vowed never to use its military for offensive maneuvers and went into active pacifism.  In 2025 and 2026, this has changed with rising tensions between China and Taiwan, which current Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, believes serves as a threat to the island’s national security. China and Taiwan’s decades of geopolitical tension and conflicts have been getting tenser and tenser, coming up in 2026. China and Taiwan have had disputes over sovereignty. China believes Taiwan should merge with the mainland and unite as one country. Taiwan disagrees with that, wanting to remain an independent nation separate from mainland China.

Barrett Township Planning Commission Meeting - December 3, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bluestone is a staple of northeastern Pennsylvania's history, from old sidewalks and stoops to landmark buildings that still stand today. Now, one local man is making it his mission to preserve that legacy one stone at a time. For generations, bluestone has been a defining part of northeastern Pennsylvania, quarried [...]

Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - January 14, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.

Law Enforcement Chair and Board Member of the "NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking," Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters announced that the task force's annual multi-county, Multidisciplinary training program will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Northampton County Community College's, Pocono Campus in Monroe County. 

The rooms inside the Barrett Township Administration Complex have turned into dance studios as students from across the Poconos are diving into their love for the arts.

(WBRE/WYOU) — We are tracking some Arctic air for the first half of the weekend and a winter storm for the second half of the weekend. Friday morning will be partly sunny and windy. A cold front will bring some Arctic air late today and tonight. Cold weather advisories are in effect for the entire [...]

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized the winners for the 2026 Boddie Scholarship, Martin Luther King Jr. awards, and the Julianna and Wayne Bolt Art Contest. The recipients were honored at the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast on January 19. Boddie Scholarship Recipients The Mary Gertrude Smith Boddie Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice through community and/or university service. In 1904, Ms. Boddie was the first African American student to graduate from what was then known as East Stroudsburg State Normal School, which ultimately became East Stroudsburg University in 1983.

Sharing a press release announcing the opening of HNL Lab Medicine’s new Patient Service Center at the Health Center at Pocono Creek in Bartonsville, Monroe County. This new location expands convenient access to laboratory services for families across the Pocono region, serving the growing Bartonsville and greater Pocono community, and features a dedicated pediatric draw room designed to create a comfortable experience for children.The center is opening to the community on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and is located at 1326 Golden Slipper Road, Bartonsville, PA, offering walk-in service with no appointment needed. This investment reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, compassionate lab care closer to where patients live and work.

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A drug deal near a Monroe County housing development on Thursday evening led to a shooting that left one man injured, state police said.Jahfari Michael Kamdar, 20, of East Stroudsburg, is facing felony charges of attempted homicide, felony aggravated assault, felony robbery, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, and felony criminal use of a communications facility.Kamdar was arraigned Saturday before District Judge Paul J. Gasper, who denied bail. He was then taken to the Monroe County Prison. Court records did not immediately list any attorney information for Kamdar.

A total of 1,965 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University for the Fall 2025 semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean’s List must have achieved a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or higher and be enrolled full-time. For reference, the grade “B” equates to 3 quality points per credit, while an “A” earns 4 quality points per credit. Dr. Ball expressed her pride in the achievement, saying, “It is quite rewarding to see so many students on the list this semester. Congratulations to each of them on their dedication and fine work.” Fall 2025 Dean’s List

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing several charges in Monroe County after stealing a vehicle and fleeing from police. Police say 33-year-old John Hughes stole a silver Nissan Frontier from a man's driveway in Paradise Township on January 16. The victim told authorities he started his car and went back inside, [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A borough in Monroe County is still without a mayor on Tuesday. Stroudsburg council met at the municipal building as the search continues to fill the vacant position. This comes after former mayor Michael Moreno stepped down earlier this month to take the position as the Downtown Main Street Manager. [...]