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wnep.com | Emily Kress
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The fan fair section at Pocono Raceway is hopping with families out and about, and area organizations are getting out to meet people from the Poconos and beyond. Stan Lewandowski is a recovery specialist here in Monroe County. He's highlighting the county's LETI program and teaching people about the importance of overdose awareness.
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1 week ago |
wnep.com | Emily Kress
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The signs are up welcoming NASCAR fans to the Poconos for a jam-packed few days at the tricky triangle. Customers are already stopping by places like Harmony Beverage to stock up on drinks for the weekend. "We always come in, we come across I-80 and stop to get beer, and you know some food. And then we make our way to the infield," said Chris Cummings of Grampian.
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1 week ago |
wnep.com | Emily Kress
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The RVs are rolling into Pocono Raceway near Long Pond for another weekend of NASCAR races. Judy Murech of Tunkhannock says this is the third year her family has camped out here. When Newswatch 16 stopped by, the family was putting the final touches on their site with an American flag. Murech says a lot of planning goes into the weekend.
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1 week ago |
wnep.com | Emily Kress
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — It's a big honor for the Poconos, the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania River of the Year. To celebrate, different organizations from across the county and surrounding areas gathered at Minisink Park near Delaware Water Gap for a RiverFest celebration. "The Delaware is just, well, it was selected river of the year for a reason. It is awesome with the variety and everything it offers," said Donna Ford, National Canoe Safety Patrol volunteer.
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1 week ago |
wnep.com | Emily Kress
Skyler Dixon is originally from Mountain Top, but says she set out to explore the world after college. Her journey led her to Israel. "I ended up staying here; I met amazing people, found an amazing life, activities, things to do, and an amazing culture as well," said Dixon. She now has dual citizenship and has lived in Israel for five years. Tensions between the country and Iran are growing over concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
Journalists covering the same region
Kathryne Rubright
Reporter at Pocono Record
Kathryne Rubright primarily covers news in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including areas around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Ashley C. Fontones-Pfendt
Managing Editor at Pocono Record
Managing Editor at Tri-County Independent
Ashley C. Fontones-Pfendt primarily covers news in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including areas around Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gary Cee
General Manager and AM Host at WABT-FM (Lehman Township, PA)
Gary Cee primarily covers news in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including areas around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Lisa Chamoff
Writer at Freelance
Lisa Chamoff primarily covers news in the Northeastern United States, including New York City, New York and surrounding areas such as New Jersey and Connecticut.
Ed Lewis
Crime and Court Reporter at Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Ed Lewis primarily covers news in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including areas around Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
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