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Holiday TravelPostDec 18, 2025Driving can sometimes be tricky, especially with the unpredictable winter weather.  So just a couple of reminders: Remove all the ice and snow from your vehicles roof, hood, trunk and ALL the windows.  You can receive a ticket if snow flies off your vehicle damaging ...read more

Odonnell, James Brian - 5104.2 EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION ON FOOT and 1 additional chargeWarrantDec 18, 2025On September 27, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police responded to the area of the Veteran's Bridge for a report of people trespassing.  Upon arrival contact was made with James Odonnell who had been living/camping under the bridge.

Retail Theft WalmartCaseDec 18, 2025On December 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a theft at the Walmart located at 355 Lincoln Ave in East Stroudsburg Borough. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m the same evening. According to the loss prevention staff, an unide...read more

Saturday, November 29, the Stroudsburg Boys Wrestling headed to the annual Battle of Bethlehem Duals and went back to back, winning against all three opposing teams. Blowing out Mariana Bracetti Academy 77-0, flying past Bangor 47-22, and finally taking down the Freedom Patriots 44-29. The previous year Stroudsburg lost to Freedom in not only the tournament, but also their duel 31-39. Coming into their first tournament and going undefeated sets up Stroudsburg for a bright season. Bringing their momentum into their duel against Easton will be crucial as Easton has multiple competitive wrestlers and returns multiple competitors.

On December 10 and 11, the Stroudsburg High School hosted a driving under the influence/distracted driving simulator. Three volunteers from the Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospital came to run a technologically advanced driving simulation. Four desktop computers were connected to a steering wheel and pedals that mocked the inside of a vehicle. The wheel included levers such as turn signals and buttons to look left and right. There was a brake pedal located near the left foot and a gas pedal located on the right. Installed on the desktop, three modules were available for the driving simulation. Students could practice the simulation or drive distracted or impaired. Once they selected distracted driving, they played the game and had to pass without getting distracted.

Former Pocono Township Commissioner Brian Winot has filed a lawsuit against Commissioner-elect Charles Keppler.The filing of the lawsuit on Nov. 26 followed Winot sending a letter to Keppler in September asking him to work with his attorney, Brett Riegel, to "reach an agreement on the language necessary for this suit to be withdrawn and the matter amicably ended."

TOWNSEND, KIM A 18 5104 RESISTING ARREST OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT M2PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT Age 59 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 6" Weight 145 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden speaks in support of a measure to enshrine reproductive rights into the state constitution, saying that women deserve the freedom to chart their own course in life, including the right to bodily autonomy. More at RepMadden.com

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Stroudsburg are investigating vandalism at a popular art installation downtown. Several beloved Stroudsburg snowmen have been vandalized. On December 10, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to West Main Street after several items from four snowmen were stolen, including the props and noses from the displays. Police [...]

Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - December 10, 2025 - 6:30 PM

The depths of the Five Nights at Freddy’s rabbit hole have been expanding rapidly since the game’s release in 2014. Since the release of the first game, the fandom has created a unique culture of inside jokes, amazing art, and overall connection within the community. More importantly, FNAF has played a big role in many teenagers’ childhoods. At the time of release, younger audiences were quick to attach to the game, inspiring fan parodies like fan games, fan art, and music. Fan songs were some of the biggest and most popular pieces of media to come out of the community. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 1 Song” by The Living Tombstone sits at 403 million views on YouTube as of December 2025. The game is famous for its detailed and well-studied lore. Online theorists have shown extensive research on putting together the hidden storyline based on gameplay of the now eight games, books, films, and DLCs.

Cost, sustainability, individuality. These are the three biggest reasons that people go thrifting. Thrift shops and second-hand stores have recently been experiencing a “boom” as buying secondhand becomes more popular in communities and with teenagers.  Firstly, what is causing this newfound increase in thrifting? Old styles are starting to become trendy again. Vintage, hippie, grunge, Y2K, and many more fads from the past have recently become popular again for numerous reasons. Additionally, living expenses have been on the rise along with a growing focus on staying environmentally friendly and ethical. “ I find it exciting that thrifting has gained popularity as it reflects a growing appreciation for sustainability, affordability, and the value of giving items a second life. It shows that people care about style with a story, not just a price tag.

Season 5, Episode 32 - Flashback to the top 4 episodes of 2025.  Back on episode 19, we took you to the summit of one of the region’s most iconic peaks—⁠Big Pocono State Park⁠ (https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/big-pocono-state-park/1189/ ) . With panoramic views stretching across the Pocono Mountains and beyond, this park offers a thrilling experience for those who don’t mind heights and love rugged trails.

Vandalism of Snowmen in StroudsburgCaseDec 16, 2025On December 10th, 2025 SARPD was dispatched to the 1000 blk of W. Main St for a report of vandalism to several decorative snowman in Stroudsburg Boro.  The caller reported that sometime in the last week, unknown persons had damaged 3 of the annual snowmen on display withi...read more

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holidays are here, and Toys for Tots in Monroe County is giving gifts to children in need. As 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains, the Marines are still collecting toys for the holiday season. Inside this warehouse, the holiday spirit was on full display with toys that are all headed [...]

A great villain believes they are the hero of the story..  Everyone has some sort of moral compass, and the idea of a moral is something that is built into the human mind or body. Since the dawn of man, we have had moral and psychological depth, and with the help of the philosophers who proceeded, society learned a thing or two about human morality. Crime and Punishment succeeds in exploring moral ambiguity; inner moral and psychological conflict; and the human character. Fyodor Dostoevsky is a brilliant Russian author from the 1800’s who explored and represented both the human soul and character with utter profundity and accuracy. Throughout my reading of Crime and Punishment, I was awestruck at the depth of the characters and how accurately their feelings, dialogue, and actions were written.  In a nutshell, this book is 500 pages of brilliance written by one of the greatest Russian writers of all time.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Monroe County are investigating a report of shots fired that occurred Sunday night at the Stroud Mall. The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says police were dispatched just before 8:30 p.m. to the Stroud Mall for a report of shots fired. As a precaution, the mall was searched and [...]

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Data centers could soon become a familiar sight across northeastern Pennsylvania. One Monroe County township is moving forward with a controversial zoning change that residents say threatens the area’s natural identity.Another meeting with a packed room, as Tobyhanna Township supervisors voted to approve a zoning overlay that allows a data center to be built on land currently zoned rural residential. While municipalities are required to allow for them in zoning, residents in Tobyhanna Township say where they go matters just as much.On December 11th, supervisors voted on a data center ordinance for Pocono Manor. Monday night, they voted on an overlay district for the Pennsylvania Glacial Till property along Caughbaugh Road, just off Route 115.