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Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Monroe County
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the water issue is in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concerning water problem in part of the Poconos. Officials say a toxic chemical has been found in the water impacting thousands of customers. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in Stroud Township […]
Class of 2024: When will Monroe County school districts hold graduation ceremonies?
Here's when area schools will be holding graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024. Weather may affect outdoor ceremonies. East Stroudsburg High School South: 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, at South's stadium ...
PSP chase ends with stolen car arrest
DINGMAN TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested after state police say she led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. On May 20 around 6:00 a.m. troopers said they were patrolling Interstate 84 in Pike County when they saw a car traveling at a high speed. State police say they […]
Three Delaware River toll bridges to stop accepting cash payments
PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) announced that three low-traffic-volume toll bridges will stop accepting cash for payments this June. On June 17, toll bridges will stop accepting cash for payment at the following locations, according to the DRJTBC:. New Hope-Lambertville (Route 202) Portland-Columbia...
Monroe County contractor charged with home improvement fraud
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A Monroe County man was charged with home improvement fraud charges on Wednesday after taking payments worth thousands and not completing construction work. Garry Dobson of Jim Thorpe was hired by a couple to construct an addition to a home in Cresco in June 2022....
New online tool for tick season
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Staff at East Stroudsburg University's Northeast Wildlife DNA Lab are busy testing ticks as the state heads into peak season. Nicole Chinnici is the lab director; she says more than 538 ticks will be tested in just one day. "It does seem like it might...
Hammering for a cause at Shawnee Inn | She Nailed It!
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Swinging a hammer helped raise money for affordable housing over the weekend in Monroe County. Eight teams of four women each competed for the Golden Hammer on Sunday at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. The friendly competition—called She Nailed It!—was a fundraiser for Monroe County Habitat for Humanity.
Police seek man who allegedly stole from Stroudsburg vape shop
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Stroud Area Regional Police are seeking a man who they say stole merchandise from a vape shop. According to police, the pictured suspect stole from Cloud King on Stroudsburg's Main Street around 9:24 p.m. Saturday. Police said the man committed the theft after asking a clerk...
PSP: Maryland man loses $35,000 to fraudulent car sale in Poconos
MONROE CO., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating the report of a fraudulent vehicle sale to a 58-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland. The vehicle, a 2020 Toyota 4-Runner, is valued at $35,000, with an additional $30 transfer fee included in the alleged fraudulent sale. The theft occurred on...
Bridge back open along Route 715 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A bridge is now open after a replacement project in Monroe County. PennDOT says the two-span stone masonry arch bridge on Route 715 in Chestnuthill Township was replaced with a single-span concrete arch culvert. The old bridge was more than 100 years old. The project...
Rental property stirs up controversy in Monroe County
POCONO MANOR, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local rental property in the Poconos is stirring up controversy for much more than noise complaints. The property has been a point of contention for its lack of licensing to operate as a rental, but neighbors have more concerns than what’s on paper. We first heard about this […]
Notre Dame High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
Editor’s Note: Lehighvalleylive.com is offering a benefit to subscribers: Click the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and get free, print-quality downloads - as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at half the price. Notre Dame High School students celebrated their prom at The...
'No one expected us to be here': the bright side of Pleasant Valley's EPC tournament run
ALLENTOWN — It wasn't the storybook ending for Pleasant Valley softball, but the Bears can leave Patriots Park with their heads held high after putting together a Cinderella run to the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference championship game. As a 7-seed, Pleasant Valley upset 2-seed Emmaus and 3-seed Parkland, the top...
Three charged with multiple retail thefts in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three women are being charged after police say they were involved in multiple retail thefts across Monroe County costing over $1,300. According to the Pocono Township Police, the following three women were arrested for allegedly committing retail thefts in Monroe County over the weekend; Police say on Saturday, May 11 around […]
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