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Camelback Resort to hold career fairs Friday and Saturday
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. - A resort in the Poconos is holding two career fairs over the next two days. Camelback Resort says it is looking to fill seasonal, full-time, and part-time positions. The fairs will be held on Friday, May 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, May 11, from...
Fire destroys tire business in Monroe County
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, PA — A business in Monroe County is destroyed after a fire Friday morning in Monroe County. Firefighters were called to A&C Used Tires on Route 611 in Coolbaugh Township, near Tobyhanna, before 10 a.m. Friday. Neighbor Mary Miller says she arrived home from grocery shopping to...
PennDOT officials highlight importance of work zone safety in Poconos
STROUDSBURG, Pa. - Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are highlighting work zone safety in the Poconos. The PennDOT workers memorial is at the department's Monroe County Maintenance Office in Stroudsburg. Officials want to remind drivers to slow down in work zones. 90 PennDOT workers have died on the...
Stroudsburg baseball uses strong start to defeat PM West, clinch spot in districts
POCONO SUMMIT — A lot was on the line between Stroudsburg and Pocono Mountain West baseball on Wednesday afternoon. The Mounties needed a win to clinch a spot in the 6A district tournament while the Panthers needed a win to keep their 5A district hopes alive. The two teams met on the...
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...
Vote for the Monroe County Athletes of the Week for April 29 to May 3
It's time again to select the Pocono Record's Athletes of the Week. We've picked some of the best performances from April 28 to May 3, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorite. The polls are open until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Scroll down to vote in this week's...
Pa. testing pilot program to shorten construction runoff permit approval
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Ten counties in Pennsylvania are testing a new pilot program that would shorten the approval process for construction runoff systems by over two months. The pilot program will affect organizations applying for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES). An NPDES permit allows facilities to process and discharge specified amounts of pollutants […]
PennDOT Workers’ Memorial in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Remembering those who were killed while working along Pennsylvania’s roads. The PennDOT Workers Memorial commemorates the 90 lives that were lost since PennDOT began in 1970. These were workers who died on the job in work zones. The white hard hats represent the foremen while the orange hard hats represent […]
Cinco de Mayo Taco Festival in Monroe County
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mexican culture was celebrated with mariachi music, tacos, and crowds in Monroe County. The inaugural “Poconos Taco Fest” was held today at Pocono Park in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Tacos were grilled for crowds throughout the day. People also enjoyed delicious food from street trucks and vendors, […]
Car lovers rejoice! Central PA car meet, museums among best in country: USA TODAY readers
As a part of USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, two Pennsylvania events, two museums and a NASCAR track were voted by readers as the top in the nation for High Octane award winners, highlighting the best of the best in cars, planes, boats and even rodeos. America's Transportation Experience/AACA...
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