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Feeling bugged? Must mean summer is on its way in NEPA
The smaller the bug, the bigger the problem. Inside the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab at East Stroudsburg University technicians hold up plastic sandwich bags to search for a tiny dark speck. “Sometimes finding these ticks are really difficult," a technician said. The lab tests ticks sent in by people across...
Digital bus stops and free fares on Rider Appreciation Day
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The wheels on the bus are always on the go throughout Monroe County, but one bus was parked for the day on Main Street in Stroudsburg. Staff from the Monroe County Transit Authority (MCTA) set up shop for Rider Appreciation Day to connect with passengers.
Firsthand look at first responders in Monroe County
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We rely on first responders to keep us safe, but many of us do not really understand the tools and techniques they use to do that. A local 911 center aimed to change that. 28/22’s Jason LiVecchi shows us how. It’s not every day you get to see emergency […]
‘Paul Miller’s Law’ aims to make PA roads safer
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton mom vowed to make the roads safer when her son was tragically killed by a distracted driver. After more than a decade of fighting for change, it will soon be illegal to use a hand-held device while driving in Pennsylvania. This story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. This mother […]
Timothy Genetti named District Rotarian of Year
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Hazleton Rotarian Tim Genetti was selected as Rotary District 7410 Rotarian of the Year at the Rotary District Conference held in Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA May 3-5, 2024. This is the second time Tim has been honored as District Rotarian of the Year. The first was when he chaired the District 7410 Conference in 2019.
Can East Stroudsburg football's offense be better after historic 2023 season?
East Stroudsburg University football had one of its best seasons in over a decade, winning its most games (nine) since 2008 while going undefeated at home for the first time since 2002. The Warriors found the heart of their success on the defensive side of the ball, giving up the...
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