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An SUV and a box truck collided on Upper Swiftwater Road. Author: wnep.com. Published: 12:01 PM EST November 15, 2024.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Monroe County Friday morning. The crash happened around 10 am on Upper ...

Man killed crash with 2 tractor-trailers on I-81 in East Hanover Twp.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It has been a mild November, but this week’s overnight temperatures are leaving those experiencing homelessness out in the cold with few shelters to turn to.

The front lights are always on at the Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church on North Fifth Street.

But during the colder months, its side door is also lit and a welcome sign is out, serving those in need as its cold-weather homeless shelter.

Monroe County approves temporary homeless encampment location

“They can come and be warm. Have a dinner, take showers, do laundry, but it was really supposed to be just a stopping point for them to be able to move on and do what they need to do so they can get back on track in their life,” said Peter Mankin, manager, Wesleyan Inn Cold Weather Shelter.

He also served as chair of the Monroe County Planning Commission, as a Coolbaugh Township supervisor, and as a Pennsylvania Deputy Game Protector.

Jessica Lazare Obituary Jessica M. Lazare, 27, of Cresco, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe in ...

How long have you been at SASD?
28 years!

What is your favorite part of being in the Stroudsburg district?
So many things! Students, Staff and the relationships I have built. I’m lucky to be able to teach in the district I grew up in and to raise my family as Mountaineers is definitely a big bonus. 

If you had gone into another profession, what would it be and why?
I think I would have ended up doing something in the areas of Psychology or Sociology. I am a helper by nature.

What is one piece of advice you would share with your students?
Don’t be so quick to grow up. Make lasting friendships. Be kind.

If you could have one superpower what would it be and why?
To be able to travel through time. 

Who do you look up to?
Mostly everybody…I’m pretty short…hee-hee!

Ms. Barro nominated Madelyn Vargas for a student spotlight and had this to say about her: “Maddie is an amazing student and athlete. She is kind, caring, outgoing, goal-driven, and a hard worker.” When asked what word best describes Maddie, Barro said, “Ambitious. ”

What’s your name?

Madelyn Vargas

Where are you from?
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. I am white and hispanic.

What hobbies do you enjoy outside of school?
Softball and volleyball.

What is your passion in life?

To be the best athlete I can be in each sport that I play.

What is your greatest strength?

I am a quick learner and adapt to different environments.

What’s something people don’t worry about but really should?

Their hygiene and health.

How do you judge a person?

Based on their character and energy.

MONROE, La. (AP) — Makai Willis had 18 points in UL Monroe's 110-48 victory over Ecclesia on Thursday night. Willis shot 5 of 9 from the field and ...

From November 7 to November 9, 2024, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) took a seven hour drive to Columbus, Ohio, where they attended the National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC).

The group included seniors, Jessica Haggerty, Gabriella Parker, Alishbeth Guepet, William Awuah, Jaden Harper, Alexis Binikos, and Rebecca Dishong, accompanied by Mrs. Jodie Haggerty and Mrs. Maureen Verway.

The group spent Thursday exploring the various dining options around the conference center located in Hyatt Hotel. On Thursday, they dined at Brothers where they enjoyed a classic American dinner and enjoyed ice cream from Jeni’s.

Friday morning, they attended the opening ceremony, where the National Officer team was introduced. Following introduction, the Conference had a “Parade of States,” where our FBLA chapter discovered they were one of two chapters in attendance from Pennsylvania. 

A Philadelphia man is charged in a crash that killed three people last year in Monroe County.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP The Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at the Municipal Building 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, PA., for the purpose of discussing monument options in the roundabout on Route 209 by Rodenbach Ln. Cathy Martinelli, CMC, CGA Secretary

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 000997 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6947 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that certain lot, parcel or piece of land situate in the Township of Tunkhannock, County of Monroe and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 5901, Section DI.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 006844 CIVIL 2022 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PARCEL OR PIECE OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF COOLBAUGH, COUNTY OF MONROE AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 801 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been given in the Estate of Zenta V. Matson, late of Coolbaugh Twp., Monroe County , Pennsylvania, who died on August 8, 2017. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Administrator, Kevin Ryan, c/o Scott Hampton, Esquire, Weber Gallagher 201 Penn Avenue Suite 400 Scranton 18503.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 3850 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN tract, piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Polk, County of Monroe, State of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 321 Birch Hollow Estates, Section Six, recorded in Plot Book Volume No. 57 at Page No.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors shall hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6PM for a liquor license transfer public hearing and any other business related to that item. This meeting shall occur at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.