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PMAR offers financial relief after July storms

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homeowners in Monroe County impacted by severe summer storms can now receive financial relief after the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors (PMAR) secured $50,000 in grant funding. Eligible households are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to help cover repair costs. The financial aid comes after severe weather struck the [...]

MCTA proposes Pocono Pony shared ride fare hike

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Pony is proposing shared ride fare adjustments with some trips going up as much as 15%. For people who rely on the service, getting around Monroe County can mean getting to work, a doctor's appointment, or the grocery store, but that service could soon cost more. The Monroe County [...]

A new tool for Little League World Series pin collectors

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pin collecting at this year's Little League World Series just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new post card in Williamsport area businesses. The postcard features a QR code that brings collectors to a new part of the Visit Lycoming County website. The page was created by a [...]

Man faces more charges in car theft, trespassing case

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREW/WYOU) — A man accused of car thefts and trespassing is now facing further charges for the early Sunday morning incident that crossed multiple towns. Matthew Rosengrant of West Wyoming, 38, now faces several additional charges after a second court appearance, including theft, burglary, and terroristic threats. According to Wyoming Area Regional [...]

Coroner identifies 11-year-old boy killed in fire

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The person killed in a Monday evening fatal fire was an 11-year-old boy, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Chief. The boy killed in the fire was identified by Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes as Nikoli Slivinski. His cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation. The fire on [...]

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