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'Kyle, can you hear me?': hearing in Scranton police shooting case includes body camera footage of efforts to save detective's life
SCRANTON, Pa. — Lackawanna County prosecutors provided enough evidence to see two men stand trial for their alleged roles in January's shooting of a Scranton police officer and the crime spree that preceded, Magisterial District Judge Paul Ware ruled Friday. Ware's decision to move forward all charges against Aiden...
Ridley Run helps raise funds for local children
The Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club held its annual Ridley Memorial Rotary 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 18 at the Delaware Valley High School field. According to the Rotary Club, 55 registered runners/walkers participated. The event included pictures of art from previous Ridley runs scrolling on Delaware Valley’s new scoreboard, a DJ...
Wildlife safety with Pocono Rehabilitation and Education Center
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What should you do if you find a sick or injured animal in the wild? This northern saw-whet owl is one of the many animals who call the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center “Home.” Based in Stroudsburg, the organization rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals from all across […]
Carnival on the Mountain at the Jefferson Township Fire Company
The 2024 Carnival on the Mountain at the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company will kick off on Tuesday June 11th and run through Saturday June 15th. Rides and Midway will be hosted by the famous SwikaS Amusements. The kitchen will open at 5pm Tuesday through Friday and at 2pm on Saturday. The midway will open at 6pm Tuesday through Friday and at 3pm on Saturday. Local band Kartunes will be live on stage Friday night! Nightly house entertainment will keep guests entertained while the kitchen staff cooks up nightly specials along with our other regular menu items. Our menu will also feature clams, haluski, halupki (stuffed cabbage/pigs in the blanket), hot wings, boneless wings, potato pancakes, and walking tacos. A giant firemen's parade will take place Thursday starting at 7pm parading from Mount Cobb Corners on Mount Cobb Road to the carnival grounds. There will also be daily ride specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening from 6pm to 10pm and also on Saturday from 2pm to 10pm. During these times, you can pay one price of $20 to ride all the rides you want, ($25 on Saturday).
'We're flat lining': Local legislator presses PennDOT to reopen road, amid business closures
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. - Deer Head Inn is a boutique hotel directly next to road closures on Route 611. It's a road that's been closed for almost exactly a year and a half now. Ian Carrig, who works at the hotel, says it's a destination spot that mainly gets...
Asian market expands in Monroe County
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The shelves of the Asian Market of East Stroudsburg are filled with items you won't see in your average grocery store. "I'm glad they have more diverse stores opening because my parents are immigrants, so I can find a lot of the ingredients they use in cooking," said Shanise Nikols of Jim Thorpe.
Fire damages home in Saylorsburg
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — Monroe County dispatchers say a home in a wooded area caught fire on Sunday morning. According to dispatchers, the fire was reported around 6:25 a.m. in the 100 block of Girard Avenue. That's located within the Saylors Lake development. Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire...
Vote now for the Pocono Record Athletes of the Year
Pocono fans, it was a great year for sports with plenty of talented athletes. Young men and women from every sport put on dazzling performances en route to being one of the best on the mountain. Now, it is your turn to pick the best male and female athlete, who will be named the Pocono Record Athletes of the Year. ...
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