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Parking garage problems in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The parking garage on Hood Alley in Stroudsburg borough is a popular place for people to park their cars, but people can't help but notice some bumps along the way. “I definitely have to drive slow to the parking lot because there are potholes everywhere,...
Fire destroys barn in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A fire destroyed a barn in Monroe County on Wednesday. A call came in shortly after 4 p.m. for Lower Seese Hill Road in Barrett Township near Cresco. Barrett Township Fire Chief says the homeowner was burning brush near the barn, and an ember sparked the fire, ultimately destroying the barn.
Crash on I-80 in Luzerne County shuts down all lanes
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — All lanes are closed after a crash on I-80 eastbound in Luzerne County around 7:18 p.m., between Exit 262 Mountaintop/Hazleton and Exit 273 White Haven/Freeland. Traffic will be detoured onto Route 309 and East Butler Drive (Freeland Mountain), increasing traffic. There is no word on...
Teen charged with killing passenger in car during crash
UNION TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 19-year-old man is facing charges after a crash killed the passenger in his car. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Tyler Mizell, 19, of Hanover Township, is charged with homicide by motor vehicle and DUI after a deadly crash occurred on June 22. Police say the […]
Drug raid arrests three, over 1,000 bags of fentanyl seized
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A two-month-long investigation resulted in three arrests and various amounts of drugs seized in Kingston, police stated. According to the Kingston Police Department, on Wednesday, September 25, drug detectives executed several search warrants that resulted in the arrest of the following men; The raid was the result of a two-month-long […]
$1.6M Lottery jackpot winner sold at this Northampton County store
A player in West Easton hit the jackpot Wednesday, according to The Pennsylvania Lottery. The ticket matched all six winning numbers — 3-23-25-26-41-42 — to win $1,680,000, minus taxes. The winning Match 6 Lotto ticket was sold at West Easton Grocery and Smoke Shop, 708A East St. The...
Man gets life sentence for fatally shooting mother of his children, wounding man in park
An man convicted of gunning down the mother of his children last year in West Catasauqua Park in Whitehall Township and wounding another man, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison, authorities said. Rami Abouloh, 42, of Allentonwn, was found guilty of murder, attempted homicide and aggravated assault on May...
Save a Life Day held in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Volunteers in Monroe County spent part of their morning stopping by several homeless encampments in this part of the Poconos to kick-start "Save a Life" day. "Addiction does not discriminate, that is for sure; my heart is with the homeless encampments. They don't have the...
Lehighton Fire Department's 150th anniversary
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A fire department in Carbon County is kicking off its 150th anniversary with an open house, parade, and community festival that started today and continues on Saturday. The Lehighton Fire Department held an open house at the firehouse Thursday afternoon, along with a program celebrating...
Kids sent to hospital after school van crash in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scary moment for local school students and their van driver after they crashed into a wooded area in Hazle Township. The crash happened earlier Thursday afternoon and several students were sent to the hospital. Hazleton Area School students are now safe and back with their parents after police […]
Cash 5, Match 6, Mega Millions Win Big In PA In One Day
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 ticket worth $1.68 million from the Wednesday, Sept. 25 drawing was sold in Northampton County at West Easton Grocery & Smoke Shop, located at 708 A East Street in Easton, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The store will earn a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
AG: Head of Luzerne County meth trafficking ring found guilty
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The attorney general announced the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization was found guilty by a jury. According to Attorney General Michelle Henry after a week-long trial, the jury found 26-year-old Stanley Sabatel guilty of multiple drug charges. After a joint investigation between multiple agencies, officials said Sabatel […]
Organizations team up in Monroe County to end overdose deaths, spread awareness
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — September 26 is recognized as Save a Life Day East. It’s a national initiative to end overdose deaths and spread awareness. One county in the Poconos is getting involved in the effort. On Thursday, several organizations teamed up in Monroe County to distribute free Narcan as a part of Save a […]
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