POCONO MANOR, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local rental property in the Poconos is stirring up controversy for much more than noise complaints. The property has been a point of contention for its lack of licensing to operate as a rental, but neighbors have more concerns than what’s on paper. We first heard about this […]
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three women are being charged after police say they were involved in multiple retail thefts across Monroe County costing over $1,300. According to the Pocono Township Police, the following three women were arrested for allegedly committing retail thefts in Monroe County over the weekend; Jahkella Holmes-Porch, 23, of Syracuse, NY Donell […]
MONROE — Students enrolling for the fall semester at Monroe County Community College have more options to choose from this year. The college has launched 10 new academic programs — six degree programs and four certificate programs — in areas including construction management/virtual design, data analytics, digital media, emergency medical technology, health sciences, mechatronics and paralegal. […]
MONROE – Tim Taylor wants to start a Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) chapter in Monroe. The volunteer group builds and delivers beds to children in need. Their motto is: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” “Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit started up in 2012 with the main goal […]
MONROE — As homeowners begin to think about home improvement projects this spring and summer, law enforcement officials are warning about seasonal scams that arrive with the warmer weather. Two typical scams in the spring and summer months are the driveway sealing scam and the roofing scam, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough. Typically […]
Political newcomer Jody Madeira beat incumbent Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens in the Democratic Party primary Tuesday. The victory will set up a clash with Republican Joe VanDeventer, who beat his primary opponent, Paul White Sr., by a margin of nearly 2-1. “Stunned,” Madeira described her reaction. County commissioner candidate Jody Madeira smiles as she […]
MONROE — Five local students received $1,000 scholarships from Monroe Community Credit Union. Recipients are: Goins Sierra Goins, a senior at St. Mary Catholic Central High School, who plans to attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall. Irwin Kennedy Irwin, a senior at Dundee High School, who plans to attend Saginaw Valley State […]
MONROE — Learn about downtown Monroe’s renovation projects from 5-7 p.m. May 9 at the Michigan Wine & Beer Portal, 8 N. Monroe St. Free parking is available in the parking lot behind the building off Elm Avenue. Monroe’s Downtown Development Authority board members will offer updates on current projects. “We will give residents details […]
MONROE — Monroe County Middle College announces its top 10 graduates. Bourbina Name: Chloe Bourbina Parents: Jeremy and Katie Bourbina of Monroe Activities and honors: National Honor Society; Monroe County Intermediate School District volunteer; Writing Fellow; Monroe County Library System employee; drama and musical theater Future plans: Study communication science and disorders and minor in special […]
MONROE — Monroe Missionary Baptist Church is one of the pioneering Southern Baptist churches in Michigan. It has the distinction of being the second-oldest Southern Baptist church in Michigan. According to information provided by Anna Childress, MMBC clerk/secretary, the church was founded by a group of people who were “hungry for Christian fellowship and often met in […]
MONROE — Tom Hoffman was just recognized for classified missions he completed nearly 70 years ago in the Navy. Hoffman, 85, of Monroe recently received the Defense Department’s Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service certificate and gold medal for his involvement in testing nuclear weapons. His only other military award was the Good Conduct Medal. “It was […]
Monroe County’s ethics watchdogs plan to investigate District Attorney Sandra Doorley’s actions when she was ticketed last week for speeding. Late Tuesday, Janson McNair, director of the Monroe County Office of Public Integrity and chair of the county’s Board of Ethics, said both of those entities would conduct an investigation into Doorley. “The investigation begins […]