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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him to work with his attorney, Brett Riegel, to "reach an agreement on the language necessary for this suit to be withdrawn and the matter amicably ended."

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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.

VandalismCaseDec 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.  It was found that on December 4, 2025 at approx 7:36 pm, 3 individuals were seen vandalizing several snowmen on Main St....read more

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is in full swing, and fire departments in our area are urging people to take extra precautions to keep their homes and families safe from fire hazards. As families prepare for holiday celebrations, fire officials remind everyone that this time of year also carries an increased [...]