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See all homes sold in Monroe County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 56 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,340-square-foot home on Duck Hollow Circle in Stroudsburg that sold for $269,900.
New restaurant coming soon to former J’s Steaks & Subs spot in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new destination for burgers, rice platters and other fresh eats will soon welcome foodies in Northampton County. Elias Grilled Chicken Over Rice, a fast-casual restaurant serving made-to-order cheesesteaks, sandwiches, rice platters and more, is expected to open in about a month at 2140 Stekfo Blvd. in Bethlehem, co-owner Sayed Muhammad said.
72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say
Stanley Olanin, 72, was last spotted on the 2400 block of East Scenic Drive in Moore Township, authorities said. Police believe he may be at special risk of harm or injury. Olanin is 5-foot-6 and 220 pounds with balding/gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a blue fleece jacket over blue jeans and drives a gray 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, PA tag number KYT-0362.
PennDOT projects in Monroe County: How $143 million will be spent on roads and bridges
Road and bridge projects totaling more than $143 million are underway or set to start this year in Monroe County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. "Governor Josh Shapiro's commitment to delivering safe highways and bridges across the Commonwealth remains a top priority," PennDOT said in a press release, adding that his budget included federal...
2 hearings postponed in Bryan Kohberger case
Two hearings have been postponed in the trial of a Poconos man accused of killing four University of Idaho students. Prosecutors say alibi presented in Bryan Kohberger case not specific enough. The hearings are being delayed until the end of the month to give both sides more time to prepare.
Statewide tour started to combat the opioid epidemic
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Healing through music. The State Department of Drug and Alcohol Secretary Dr. Latika Davis Jones paid a visit to Pyramid Healthcare’s Stroudsburg Outpatient Center, to participate in a music therapy session. Taking steps toward recovery through music. The stop is a part of a statewide tour to learn and gather […]
Police: Biker fled police on sidewalks, pedestrian trail
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Monroe County are trying to identify a biker they say recklessly rode through the streets of Stroudsburg last week. On May 9 around 7:30 p.m., a Stroud Area Regional Police officer said they saw an unregistered dirt bike illegally passing cars on Main Street. The officer said he tried […]
Police trying to ID man who stole cash boxes from gas station
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Monroe County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole two cash boxes from a gas station. On Sunday around 5:30 a.m., officers say a man entered the Sunoco gas station at 1550 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, and asked the clerk to open the […]
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Warren County Nets Big $$
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Warren County.A ticket sold in Washington matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, May 11, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store.The winning numbers were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67 and the red Pow…
Bethlehem police apologize, DA says more needs to be done after middle school cop arrest
Bethlehem police offered apologies and assurances after a now-former police officer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student at the middle school he was assigned to patrol. Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta at a news conference Wednesday afternoon announcing the arrest of Costas Alestas acknowledged this is the...
Art exhibit at Dutot in Delaware Water Gap features eight local artists named Jill
“Eight local artists named Jill walk into a gallery.” This may sound like a lead-up to an elaborate pun, but it is the very real premise behind an art show being held at the Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery in Delaware Water Gap this weekend. ...
Arrest made in 8 Slate Belt home, business burglaries, authorities say
A 31-year-old Pen Argyl man is charged in a burglary spree that netted 20 firearms, jewelry and electronics from eight Slate Belt homes and businesses, authorities announced Tuesday. Shane Richard Lake, of the first block of West Main Street, faces eight counts felony burglary; 28 counts felony theft; 24 counts...
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