Stroudsburg Borough

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.

Stroudsburg school district board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza.

The notice indicates Lanza did not meet an acceptable standard of care in protecting students' safety.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say they will be strictly enforcing violations for Memorial Day Weekend, including an increase in DUI checkpoints.

Troop N, Stroudsburg, announced there will be a DUI checkpoint conducted from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, in Monroe County.

On May 13 and 14, Whitehall High School held the PIAA District XI AAA Championships. Fifty schools attended this event, including Stroudsburg. Multiple athletes not only placed but also earned medals.

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Brooklyn Fireworks, LLC’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s March 7, 2025 enforcement notice, which alleges that storage containers have been placed on the subject property without first obtaining a zoning permit in violation of Sections 470-6 and 470-121 of the Pocono Township Zoning Ordinance.

On May 7 and 8, Stroudsburg and the rest of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference headed to Whitehall High School to compete in the 2025 EPC Championship Meet. Heading into the event, Stroudsburg was 4-3, both boys and girls. 

Ready for a strong meet, sophomore sprinter Keyen Johnson,’27, opened up with a strong second-place finish in the EPC in the 200m, running a 22.38. Johnson has been a top sprinter for the boys and poses a strong argument for the best, being the only sprinter on the team to place this year. 

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORPHAN’S COURT DIVISION NO. 5 O.C.A. 2025 IN RE: ADOPTION OF : A.S.H. A MINOR : IMPORTANT NOTICE – NATURAL FATHER ? To: Jesse Overton Helsley A petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you may have to your child, A.S.H. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child.

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on April 4, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Ishani Agneshkumar Patel to Ishani Himil Desai. The Court has fixedJune 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00

Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Number: 003723-CV-2023 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Citizens Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v. Jillianne Richardson, Ashley J. Richardson, Known Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, and Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson, Defendants TO: Unknown Surviving Heir of Jillianne Richardson. Premises subject to foreclosure: 321 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466-8038.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARIE BOREK a/k/a LORRAINE BOREK, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLICE NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DRUPAD DILIPKUMAR BHATT a/k/a DRUPAD D.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 1054 CIVIL 2025 PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. NAOMI SPIRES AND GERARD FRANKLIN, Defendant NOTICE To NAOMI SPIRES and GERARD FRANKLIN: You are hereby notified that Plaintiff PENN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 1054 Civil 2025.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Rose E. Felker a/k/a Rose Felker, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Coffee with a Cop

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, officers from the Stroud Area Regional Police Department participated in Coffee with a Cop, hosted by Target in Stroudsburg.  The public had the opportunity to have a cup of coffee, and to ask questions of our officers.  Thanks to those who stopped by and thanks to Target for

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00

CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on May 5, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Sherry Lynn Marie Schick-DesChenes to Sherry Lynn Marie Schick.

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00

Corporate Notice Notice is hereby given that articles of incorporation were filed 2/20/2025, with the Department of State for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for PRESTIGE GLOBAL INC. registered office :3273 Doral Ct E. Stroudsburg,PA 18302. The corporation was established under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of 1988. May 14 2025 LSOM0295982

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Stroudsburg High School Music Department continued its annual tradition of the Hall of Fame concert.

Earlier in the year, the three conductors, Janice Lee, Wendy Wilson, and Skip Cassady, organized an assembly to announce the theme for the concert. The show was announced to contain songs from the musical “Wicked,” after the movie was previously released in November of 2024. 

On Saturday, Stroudsburg’s short-lived run in the Eastern Penn Conference playoffs came to an end as they suffered a loss at home to Nazareth High School, 6-5.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is giving back to the businesses and nonprofits that serve the community across several area counties.

Thanks to this year's community impact grant, the Mount Pocono Borough and the Mount Pocono Parks and Recreation Foundation will each receive $10,000.

The money will be put toward the annual Winter Wonderland Holiday display and the creation of Mount Pocono's pocket park.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting up close and personal with baby farm animals to learn more about agricultural heritage in the Poconos.

28/22 News took a step back in time at a living history museum in Stroudsburg ahead of its big weekend event.

Even without electricity or running water, you have to start the day with breakfast.

Here at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, before the sun’s up, it’s served under oil lamps.

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Brooklyn Fireworks, LLC’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s March 7, 2025 enforcement notice, which alleges that storage containers have been placed on the subject property without first obtaining a zoning permit in violation of Sections 470-6 and 470-121 of the Pocono Township Zoning Ordinance.

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00

Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Number: 001522-CV-2025 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff v. Richard Powell, Defendant TO: Richard Powell. Premises subject to foreclosure: 395 Sullivan Trail, Long Pond, Pennsylvania 18334. NOTICE: If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.