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Arguably one of the most popular video games known to man, Mojang’s Minecraft, has recently gotten a PG, big screen adaptation starring renowned actor, Jack Black (seen in popular movie “Nacho Libre” and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps movie), alongside the main cast of Jason Momoa (starred in the D.C. “Aquaman” and Justice League movies), Rachel House, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. Minecraft was introduced in 2009, and its console version was released in 2011. From then on, the game became increasingly popular among the younger generations. The game remains the world’s best-selling video game of all time, with just over 300 million copies sold worldwide, according to Forbes.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The environmental advocacy group Beyond Plastics released an analysis on a proposed state law to cut packaging waste on Wednesday. According to the report, enacting the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act could save New Yorkers $1.3 billion over the next 10 years. The report—available to read at the bottom of this story—tallies the potential savings from lowering collection and disposal costs if the PRRIA takes effect. The bill, S1464/A1749 reduces packaging waste while increasing recycling, forcing producers to cut plastic, use more recycled material, and ban toxic chemicals to mitigate rising costs, old incinerators, and overflowing landfills.

The East Stroudsburg University Foundation hosted its 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner, SPOTLIGHT, on April 2, 2025, at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, Pa. Presented by the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, the event brought together more than 300 guests, including donors, students, and alumni, to celebrate the life-changing impact of scholarships. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the ESU Foundation awarded 778 scholarships totaling $1,218,493.79 and raised $5.6 million in gifts and pledges.

Treatment of neurodivergent people before proper research was conducted was atrocious. They were thrown into asylums, prisons, and treated as if they were crazy and many people aren’t educated on neurodivergence so many still think it’s  something to be cured.  With a new generation of change has come new narratives.   In the past Autism Speaks, an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research center had approached ASD as a burden to be erased and treated.  In 2009 they  released a video in which autism was framed as a monster with autistic people being burdens to their environment.  Naturally the autistic community was appalled.  “We don’t want to be portrayed as burdens or objects of fear and pity,” said Ari Ne’eman, president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network according to Time. 

Description Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 4-7pm at the Gouldsboro Volunteer Company located at 490 Main Street, Gouldsboro, PA. Dine in or Take out options are available. The cost is $15.00 per platter and includes choice of Breaded Fish or 2 Seafood Cakes, Fries, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw or Apple Sauce and Dessert. Come out and join a great cause. Please see the attached event flyer.

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of three suspects is still on the run following a deadly shooting at a short-term rental property in the Poconos back in January. Authorities believe all have ties to a gang in Venezuela. It’s an open case out of Long Pond following the shooting and killing of a 22-year-old man from Venezuela at a rental property back in January. Man accused of hiding camera inside bathroom smoke detector With the help of Erica Burk, a Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department detective, the timeline of what happened was broken down. “I needed to contribute in that respect with conducting most of the interviews.” Detective Burk says being bilingual played a huge role in the investigation.

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Hamilton Elementary Principal, Mark Getz sent a letter to parents on April 10 addressing a lunch incident involving several children the day before. Several first-grade students were “observed” with blue painters’ tape covering their mouths during lunch. It was later learned that a lunch monitor was responsible for the act. Hamilton Elementary School has never had an incident like April 9. Hamilton Elementary is a school that hosts students from kindergarten through fourth grade. It’s located in Sciota, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1953, and currently enrolls about 315 students. Hamilton Elementary is one of five elementary schools in the Stroudsburg school district.

POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Mountain Regional Police say a gun was found on a student Tuesday morning. Police say during routine security protocols at Pocono Mountain West High School, a firearm was detected and, after a search, a gun was found in a student's backpack Tuesday morning around 7:00 a.m. Man accused of hiding camera inside bathroom smoke detector According to police, the school resource officer detained the juvenile and seized the gun. Police, along with the school district, were put on a "hold status". Police confirmed there were no additional threats and said this was an isolated incident.

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On Wednesday, April 15, the Lady Mounties softball team beat Pocono Mountain West (PMW) 14-0. The first inning began with a drop-3rd strike on Melissa Safin,’25, allowing Dot Elko,’26, to score. The top of the second inning started with two triples by Morgan Callender, ’27, and Elko. A single by Elena Trotter, ’25, led the Mounties at the top of the second inning. In the third inning, a triple by Isabella Thomas,’26, and a single by Kat Lavra, ’25, brought the score to 6-0, Stroudsburg. By the top of the fourth inning, Elko scored, bringing in Trotter, 7-0 Stroudsburg. Safin singles and Elko scores, making the score 8-0 Stroudsburg.  Jordan Cook, ’27, hit a triple, bringing in Safin, ending this inning 9-0 with Stroudsburg on top. Maddie Perez,’26, hit a single to left field, bringing in Cook, now 10-0 Stroudsburg. Callender hits a triple, and Angelica Ditarano,’27, hits a single. Elko doubles but gets out on an attempted steal home.

Nine (9) seized vehicles are scheduled to be auctioned online on http://www.GovDeals.com by the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney between Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, April 29, 2025. How to bid:Visit GovDeals.com and click “Register” at the top right of the page.Once registered, visit the MCDA auction page at https://www.govdeals.com/monroepada

By Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) The West Scranton community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Coach Tommy Selemba, president of the West Scranton Jr. Invaders. While I did not have the privilege of knowing Coach Selemba personally, his reputation speaks volumes. He was more than a leader in youth sports — he was a mentor and role model whose dedication to young people left a lasting and meaningful impact on everyone he encountered. His passing is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how vital it is that we are prepared for emergencies, especially those we cannot predict. This moment also brings renewed attention to another young life lost far too soon — Greg Moyer. In 2000, Greg collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest while playing high school basketball. There was no automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site. He was 15 years old.

On Tuesday, April 8, students majoring in hospitality, recreation, and tourism management (HRTM) at East Stroudsburg University visited Aramark’s world headquarters in Philadelphia for a firsthand look at the company’s operations and career opportunities. The students on the trip are currently taking a Foundations of Food and Beverage Management course with Chuck Meitner, Ph.D., assistant professor of HRTM.