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Update: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Monroe County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 9:16 p.m. on Monday in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Monroe County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:16 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Reeders, or 8 miles southeast of Mount...
Power restored after outage impacts over 900 in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over hundreds of PPL customers were without power in Monroe County. PPL reported the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, around 927 customers in the Stroudsburg area were impacted by the incident and that power has […]
‘Parking’ it in the Poconos for the holiday weekend
KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s a popular weekend to go to the park, and that’s what hundreds did at one place in the Poconos. A pretty good crowd enjoyed the day at Hickory Run State Park. Besides folks from northeastern Pennsylvania, others came from out of state like New York and New Jersey […]
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, May 13-19
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between May 13 and 19, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe County, May 13-19
A house in Effort that sold for $515,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe County in the past week. In total, 39 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $273,530. The average price per square foot ended up at $180.
$5.2 million in grants coming to Monroe and Pike counties: How will the money be used?
State Reps. Maureen Madden, Tarah Probst and Jack Rader have announced about $5.2 million in grants for projects in Monroe and Pike counties. The Local Share Account grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Madden and Probst both announced a $248,437 grant for Smithfield Township, on behalf of the Marshalls Creek Fire Company,...
Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Monroe County
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the water issue is in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concerning water problem in part of the Poconos. Officials say a toxic chemical has been found in the water impacting thousands of customers. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in Stroud Township […]
Class of 2024: When will Monroe County school districts hold graduation ceremonies?
Here's when area schools will be holding graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024. Weather may affect outdoor ceremonies. East Stroudsburg High School South: 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, at South's stadium ...
Homes in Monroe County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Monroe County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $250,000. The median home sold for $260,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 4% from January. ...
Library events, job fair, mental health expo among June events in the Poconos | Kulick
We have reached that unofficial beginning of summer. This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day (formerly Decoration Day), which is the time when we in the United States take time to both honor and morn the U.S. military men and women who died while serving in our armed forces. Previously celebrated on May 30 each year, since 1971 it has been observed on the last Monday in May.
Bridge back open along Route 715 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A bridge is now open after a replacement project in Monroe County. PennDOT says the two-span stone masonry arch bridge on Route 715 in Chestnuthill Township was replaced with a single-span concrete arch culvert. The old bridge was more than 100 years old. The project...
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