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COLTS to show appreciation in upcoming week-long event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public bus transportation service is showing appreciation for its passengers. The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) COLTS will hold a week-long event honoring its riders from May 6 through May 11. The event will include free fares next Wednesday. It’s part of a statewide rider appreciation initiative developed […]
Grandson allegedly stabs grandmother to death
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after state police said he killed his 67-year-old grandmother because he believed she was the devil. According to the Pennsylvania State Police-Blooming Grove Friday around 11:49 a.m. police charged 28-year-old George F. Sisco with the homicide of his grandmother in their home in Milford Township. […]
Stafursky sisters add something special to Valley View softball
ARCHBALD, Pa. — The Lady Cougars are on the prowl, taking down teams with their offense of mighty bats and strong pitching on defense. Mia Wascura is in her first year coaching this team and says each player brings something special to the table. "To be able to get...
Columns Museum to host Civil War ‘living history’ program
The Pike County Historical Society will once again host a living history program and Civil War encampment on the grounds of The Columns Museum, located at 608 Broad Street in Milford. The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The members of the...
Ribbon cut on St. Luke's Monroe Campus expansion, including 36-bed medical-surgical unit
The ribbon was cut on the expansion of St. Luke’s Monroe Campus on Thursday, April 25. President of St. Luke’s Monroe Campus Don Seiple, Chief of Emergency Medicine for St Luke’s Monroe Campus Peter Favini and President and Chief Executive Officer of the St. Luke's University Health Network Richard Anderson gave speeches before the ribbon was cut.
See all homes sold in Monroe County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 55 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,278-square-foot home on Country Place Drive in Tobyhanna that sold for $294,000.
Trio Caught With Drugs In Monroe County Hotel Room, DA Says
Twenty-nine-year-old Brandon Cabrera of Effort, 32-year-old Christopher Ferraro of East Stroudsburg, and 28-year-old Dylan Smith of Stroudsburg all face drug an paraphernalia charges, said the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. According to prosecutors, Monroe County Probation and Parole Officers went to a hotel on Route 611 after receiving information that...
Dickson City honors fallen state troopers in heartfelt memorial ceremony
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — Remembering fallen troopers. Wednesday, State Police Troop R held a memorial ceremony for fallen troopers from P-S-P at the Dickson City Fire Department. The memorial service is a way for people to honor the members, especially those killed in the line of duty. "Today,...
Man sentenced for conspiracy to make straw purchases of firearms
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — An East Stroudsburg man was sentenced to prison for conspiracy to make false statements in regards to firearm purchases. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Windall Mitchell,34, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on the charge of conspiracy to make false statements in connection with the purchases of multiple firearms from federally licensed firearms dealers.
Man arrested for lighting chicken coop on fire, killing chicken
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police say a Monroe County man lit a chicken coop on fire, killing one chicken and injuring two more. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on April 27, officers responded to a residence in Swiftwater for a report of a domestic incident.
Taco Fest in Monroe County for Cinco De Mayo weekend
BUSHKILL, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced that Taco Fest is coming to the Poconos this weekend. According to a release, Pocono Park is hosting Poconos Taco Fest for Cinco De Mayo on May 4. The celebration of tacos and Mexican culture will have over 20 taco shops, margaritas, tequilas, cocktails, cervezas, music, and […]
Pleasant Valley High School hosts Special Olympics
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — From running to throwing to jumping, more than 600 athletes tested their skills at a Special Olympics in Monroe County. Pleasant Valley High School in Chestnuthill Township hosted the Team Northampton Special Olympics. More than 400 volunteers came out to help and make sure the...
Gabby Hieber leads Wallenpaupack Area softball team in divisional title quest
HAWLEY — One of the true feel-good stories of the local spring sports season has been the emergence of Wallenpaupack Area’s softball team as a bona fide Lackawanna League title contender. Under the direction of veteran head coach Phil Babyak, Paupack is battling perennial powerhouses Valley View and Abington Heights for Division I...
PennDOT to restrict I-84E to one lane in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— PennDOT announced that there will be a lane restriction on Interstate 84 eastbound in Lackawanna County on Wednesday and Thursday. According to PennDOT, the lane restriction will be between mile markers 10 and 12 on I-84 East in Jefferson Township between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for litter cleanup. Officials ask drivers […]
Picks of the Week with Rich Hayes
PA live! (WBRE) — The most entertaining grocer in the Keystone State, Rich Hayes, owner of Hayes Market in Waymart, joined PA live! hosts Rachel Malak and Chris Bohinski in a sponsored check-in. You can find out more about Hayes Market by calling (570) 488-6500, or going to Waymart...
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