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5th annual Fireman's Festival held in Monroe County
GILBERT, Pa. — It's the fifth annual Fireman's Festival at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert. People enjoyed food, music, and games. All to support four fire companies: Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder, Polk Township, West End, and Kunkletown. "It not only raises the money for us, but it...
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, May 20-26
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between May 20 and 26, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
West End Firefighters Hope You'll Answer Their Call For Fun
Monroe County firefighters in need of funds kick off the summer festival season later this week. The four fire companies in Monroe County’s West End are working together to put on a three day fundraising festival. The annual event at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert comes at a...
Kick off Pride Month in Stroudsburg at the Pocono Pride Festival!
PA live! (WBRE) — June starts tomorrow, which means so does Pride Month! Sunday, June 2nd, Stroudsburg is ringing in Pride in a big way!. Mayor of Stroudsburg, Michael Moreno, and the festival’s hosts, Sharon Ann Husbands and Carol Ann Carol Ann, joined Rachel and Chris on the couch to chat about all things Pocono Pride!
Country dance showcase in Carbon County
JIM THORPE, Pa. — In their best country outfits, some students from L.B. Morris School in Jim Thorpe brought their dance moves to the football field. It's all for the annual country dance. Health and physical education teacher Claire Burns has spent years teaching line and square dances to...
East Stroudsburg district parts ways with Supt. Riker months after contract renewal
The East Stroudsburg Area School District board voted unanimously to part ways with Superintendent William Riker after renewing his contract last September for a term ending June 30, 2027. The board plans to have John Toleno, a former Stroudsburg Area School District superintendent, start as interim superintendent on June 10,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, May 20-26
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $620,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 27 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $307,415. The average price per square foot ended up at $202.
Pennsylvania voters feeling unsure, split going into crucial 2024 presidential election
BETHLEHEM (CBS) -- The Philadelphia suburbs are expected to play a vital role in the upcoming general election. One of those areas is the Lehigh Valley.The City of Bethlehem sits in both Lehigh and Northampton Counties. When it comes to the last two presidential elections, Northampton voted red in 2016 but flipped blue in 2020."There are some very strong opinions here, obviously, being purple, it's all mixed up," Lynne Brolly from Bethlehem said.Voters along Main Street shared their views. One voter told CBS Philadelphia off camera that what happened to Trump was a "travesty" and he will be voting for him...
Residents concerned about blighted Jim Thorpe property
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nestled in the Poconos, Jim Thorpe earned the designation as one of the most beautiful small towns in America. But a blighted property on a residential street has become an unsightly problem for neighbors. Not only is this dilapidated house an eyesore, but it’s also a serious safety concern […]
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