Tobyhanna
LATEST NEWS
Garden of Giving plants summer crops for Monroe food banks
Saylorsburg, Monroe Co. — The Garden of Giving is preparing their summer crops to donate to local food banks in Monroe county. The non-profit in Saylorsburg planted hundreds of seeds this weekend, including kale, parsley and cucumbers. The garden is supported by volunteers and donations. “Planting weekend is always...
Man sentenced in 2023 overdose death of his coworker in Monroe County
A man has pled guilty and been sentenced on charges relating to the overdose death of a coworker in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, 39-year-old Edwin Burgos pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and criminal use of a communication facility on Tuesday...
Police: Repeat Wyoming Valley Mall retail theft offender wanted
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who is allegedly a repeat retail theft offender at the Wyoming Valley Mall. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police, for the last two months, the man pictured has been going to JC Penneys at the Wyoming Valley Mall and stealing Levi’s jeans. Police say […]
Stroudsburg woman pleads guilty to making false statements to buy firearms in Monroe County
A Monroe County woman has pled guilty to conspiring to straw purchase firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 44-year-old Yesenia Ramos, of Stroudsburg, pled guilty on May 6 for her role in making false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers in purchasing firearms across Monroe County. ...
Affordable housing, auto loan and credit card delinquency rates among topics discussed at annual economic outlook event in Poconos
Over the last few years, the Poconos has been one of the fastest growing regions in the state, but that growth is starting to slow. "It really is interconnected, and if you keep working silos, we won't maximize the success of the region," said East Stroudsburg University President Kenneth Long.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.