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Parts of Monroe County Courthouse soon to be auctioned off
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A warehouse on Lackawanna Avenue in East Stroudsburg is filled with furniture and other finds, such as large windows that were once fixtures in the Monroe County Courthouse. "If you had any history or experiences in the courthouse or worked in it years ago, there...
Motorcyclist killed after hitting deer in Lehigh County
A motorcyclist died Tuesday morning when he hit a deer in Lehigh County, according to authorities. State police said in a news release that a 64-year-old Heidelberg Township man was riding a motorcycle about 5:50 a.m. in the 4800 block of Mountain Road, Washington Township, when he hit the deer. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Mountain Road was closed in the area of the crash for nearly ...
PSP: Teen on dirt bike punched, chased by driver during road rage
CHESTNUT HILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 13-year-old on a dirt bike was chased and punched by a driver during a road rage incident in Monroe County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on September 15 around 7:00 p.m., troopers were called to the 1300 block of Brian Lane in Chestnuthill Township […]
Northampton County man killed in Monroe County crash
A Northampton County man died in a crash Friday afternoon in Monroe County. State police said in a news release that James H. Bruch, 65, of Bath, died when his vehicle was hit by a truck about 4 p.m. in Polk Township. The truck, driven by a 59-year-old Easton man, was traveling west on Upper Middle Creek Road when it failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Route 534 and collided ...
Monroe County brothers could spend years in prison for Jan. 6 riot roles
Two Monroe County brothers could spend years in a federal prison for their roles in the Jan. 6 riots at The Capitol. Andrew Valentin, 27, and Matthew Valentin, 31, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. Andrew Valentin’s charges carry maximum prison time of...
Customers experience the paranormal at Candle Shoppe
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As October approaches, many people are finding the ‘spooky spirit of Halloween’ at one shop in the Poconos. 28/22 News stopped by the candle business to learn more about its building’s frightening history. Thousands of hand-poured candles and trinkets fill the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos in Swiftwater. Stuffed monkeys […]
1 teen dead, 2 others hurt in Berks County crash, cops say
A teenager has succumbed to injuries sustained in a Berks County accident last month involving a tractor trailer driver from Allentown, state police said. The deceased is being identified by police as a 17-year-old male from Fleetwood, Berks County. The teen, a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead just after 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Tower Health-Reading Hospital. He died from blunt force trauma to the head and face area, police said.
Pickle Me Poconos festival returns Saturday with most food vendors yet
On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Pocono Chamber of Commerce is back with its fifth annual dill-licious Pickle Me Poconos festival. The assistant manager of the Pocono Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Lefurgy, said this year they have a total of 16 pickle vendors, making this the most vendors they’ve ever had. ...
Pub owners shut down 2nd site after near 7-figure revamp in Bethlehem Township
A second Keystone Pub & Grill location that has been in operation for over a decade has closed its doors for good following an extensive revamp of its original site in Bethlehem Township. Keystone Pub & Grill at 1410 Grape St. closed permanently Sunday evening in Whitehall Township. Owners on...
Hundreds of coats donated in Third Annual Coats for Kids campaign
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of northeastern Pennsylvania children in need will stay warm this winter thanks to a community outpouring for our third annual 28/22’s Coats for Kids campaign. As part of our children’s first initiative we collected over 600 coats and counting, and we’ll have an official number in the coming days. Hundreds […]
Lehigh Valley ghost guide: Where to celebrate Halloween
From fall festivals to frightening fun, the Lehigh Valley Halloween season is is full swing. Here’s The Morning Call’s guide to all of the spooky — and not-so-spooky — events happening around the region this October, ranked in order of scare factor. Three ghosts Not recommended for children 11 and younger Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride: Check into the motel, slip past scarecrows, zombies and ...
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