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Honesdale Rotary Club plants 12 trees at Apple Grove Park after old trees felled
Apple Grove Park, for decades a quiet, shady place along Dyberry Creek at the north end of Honesdale, has been enjoyed for picnics, fishing, disc throwing or just a place to enjoy with the kids and take in nature. While it may look forlorn without its apple trees, thanks to Honesdale Rotary Club, verdant leaves can shade us again.
Hospital, medical deserts: Advocates highlight barriers to maternal health; push Momnibus bill package
Christa Caceres, a Pike County commissioner, knows first hand the detrimental impact maternal health care disparities can have on positive maternal outcomes. Caceres represents a maternal health desert: Pike County, founded in 1814, still does not have a hospital or a birthing center. If you purchase a product or register...
Volunteer Fire Company prepares for its new beginning
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A volunteer fire company is getting some new digs. The Meredith Hose Company in Childs, Lackawanna County has begun moving its equipment into a new building. After 76 years in the original fire hall, Meredith Hose Company is starting a new journey in a new building right behind the original. […]
Planned Middle Creek Quarry work would reclaim ridge view
Middle Creek Quarry, so plainly seen from part of downtown Hawley where gradual stone mining has created its extended rock cliff face, plans to increase its work area within the approved industrial zone, Palmyra Township supervisors heard on April 1. The purpose is for reclamation of the scarred land. Township officials spoke at length at the meeting with Edward (Ned) Sader, representing the firm owning the quarry E.R. Linde Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Leeward Construction, Inc.,...
Hawley council may give meter enforcer power to give tickets for other parking violations
Hawley Borough Council discussed on April 10 the Police Committee recommendation to expand the duties of the meter enforcement officer to issue citations for non-moving traffic violations such as illegal parking. Andrea Racht has been the meter enforcement officer for over 10 years. Her role is focused on issuing tickets for vehicles left...
Off to the races with CDD
The Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County, LTD (CDD) will be holding its annual fundraiser, “A night at the races,” on Tuesday, April 30. This is a departure from CDD’s regular pre-COVID fundraiser, “Chefs do Dinner,” and there is a lot of excitement about it. The organizers expect 150 people at the Back Road Brewing Company (248 Old Milford Road, Milford). Local restaurants will donate the food, including appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. There will be 10 video races. Local businesses can sponsor an individual horse or an entire race. Winners will receive cash payments.
Food trucks prompt discussion at Madison Township trustees meeting
The Madison Township trustees are looking into whether the township can regulate food trucks parked on commercial properties in the township. Their comment followed a concern expressed during the board’s regular meeting Monday by a township resident about a food truck parked at a gas station on Ashland Road. ...
Many streets to close in Scranton for President Biden’s visit
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Due to President Joe Biden’s visit on Tuesday, many streets in Lackawanna County will be closed and no parking signs are in place. Officials say no parking will be allowed on Electric Street from North Washington Avenue all the way to North Blakely Street. Police say any vehicle in a […]
A Stroudsburg teens’ passion for radio
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week’s Here’s to You Kid segment, 28/22 News met a young ham radio operator. It’s not only his hobby, what he does also involves helping save lives. 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne met up with Samuel Thrall and gave us a look at the Monroe County Public Safety […]
Before the Baron murder case goes to trial, an alleged jailhouse confession comes up for debate
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County man accused of killing Old Forge restaurateur Robert Baron seven years ago reportedly told a cellmate he used a “metal object” when he “racked” him, defense attorneys wrote in a motion to keep that statement out of evidence. Justin...
Expect fog in Northeast Pa. Monday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:31 a.m. for fog until 8 a.m. for Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne as well as Susquehanna and Pike counties. "Areas of locally dense fog have developed overnight, particularly in valley locations near and east of the I-81...
Suspect wanted for alleged theft at Lids
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an alleged theft at a store in the Pocono Outlets. The Pocono Township Police Department is searching for the identity of the suspect pictured in a retail theft that occurred at Lids in the Pocono Premium Outlets on April […]
14 people hospitalized after ammonia leak
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say multiple people have been transported to the hospital after an ammonia leak was reported in Lackawanna County. First responders say they were called to the area of Fresh N’ Lean in Moosic around 9:45 a.m. Monday morning. Thomas Taylor, Director of the Department of Emergency Management, said there was […]
Bridge repairs rescheduled for I-81 in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE:. The bridge repairs have been rescheduled to a later date that has yet to be released. On Monday, there will be bridge deck repairs on I-81 southbound between mile markers 179 and 181 in Moosic. The work is scheduled to take place from 8:45...
See all homes sold in Monroe County, April 8 to April 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from April 8 to April 14. There were 54 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,474-square-foot home on Runnymede Drive in East Stroudsburg that sold for $297,000.
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