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MONROE – Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-8) will begin hosting office hours at Senator Rosemary M. Brown’s Scotrun District Office starting this week, Jan. 16.
Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD) has announced that it was informed of a cybersecurity breach involving its third-party vendor, PowerSchool, on January 8, 2025. PowerSchool, a widely used student information database provider serving over 18,000 school organizations across the United States, reported the breach and has launched a forensic audit to determine the extent of the damage.
East Stroudsburg seems determined to burden its residents with a staggering 29% property tax hike—one councilwoman even proposed raising it to 40%. It’s as though this borough has never met a property tax it didn’t like.
The Democrat County Commissioner is on videotape voting twice.
The Democrat Attorney General, referenced in the story, refused to press charges.
We no longer have a Democrat Attorney General. 
POLLOCK, HEATHER A (1 Count) (35) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
& (1) Disorderly Conduct (S)
Age
35
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 4"
Weight
115 lbs
At the December 17, 2024, East Stroudsburg Borough Council meeting, residents expressed outrage over a proposed 29% property tax increase. The meeting highlighted a striking financial disparity: non-taxable properties, including hospitals, East Stroudsburg University (ESU), and public schools, account for an estimated $3-$4 billion in property value, while taxable properties total only $400 million.
We have received a response (link to previous article) from Kelly Lewis, Borough Manager of East Stroudsburg Borough:
2025 Budget Question & Answers (Q&A):
State police say Matthew Morales shot and killed a patron last spring at a bar and then fled to Utah
Author: Joe Kohut
Published: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024
Updated: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024
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STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The man accused of homicide for killing someone earlier this year at a bar in Monroe County is back in Pennsylvania and awaiting trial, the county district attorney said.
Zoning enforcement is an essential part of maintaining order and safety in our communities, but in Monroe County, there has been growing concern about the use of third-party contractors to handle these responsibilities. While municipalities are tasked with enforcing local zoning laws, some have opted to outsource the role of zoning enforcement officer to private companies. This decision has raised questions about the transparency, consistency, and fairness of zoning enforcement practices.
Update: This letter has received a response from Borough Manager of East Stroudsburg Borough
The East Stroudsburg Borough Council has proposed a staggering 29% property tax increase for 2025, sparking outrage and concern among residents. This comes on the heels of a 15% tax hike in 2024, totaling nearly a 50% increase in property taxes over two years.
