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Yesterday, Wednesday Oct. 16, Stroudsburg High School announced this year’s school musical would be “The Addams Family.” “The Addams Family” the musical is based on the iconic  1964 TV show and the movie released in 1991. More recently, the  Netflix show “Wednesday” based on the original movie began filming its second season. The musical has that same creepy, kooky, and gothic spirit as the original media!  It follows the Addams reconnecting to their dead family when Wednesday, the eldest daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams, introduces her rather “normal” boyfriend, Lucas, to the family. Normal may be subjective, but introducing your roundabout, boy-next-door, boyfriend from Ohio, of all places, to your gothic, eccentric, and tight-knit family is bound to cause some woe.

Republican Lisa VanWhy would also like to represent the nine municipalities in Monroe and Pike Counties. Incumbent, Democrat Tarah Probst is in her ...

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new billboard along a highway in the Poconos is catching the eyes of thousands of travelers throughout Monroe County. 28/22 News has more from the organization behind the message that spreads awareness about suicide prevention. Route 209 is a busy stretch in Gilbert filled with several billboards along the highway, but a new one is causing drivers like Bill Parkin to pull over and take a picture. "I was shocked," said Bill Parkin, Albrightsville. That shock factor is exactly what Sharon Gerhart wanted. She stands in front of the billboard her non-profit 'Austin’s Blue Line' paid for, a message that reads 'Suicide is permanent, just ask my family.'

Stroudsburg has a multitude of known parks, one of which being Brodhead Creek Park. This park is home to an abundant ecosystem ranging from wildlife to native plants that reside along the walking trail. Discover NEPA states that the park requires a user fee for non-residents between May and September. The fee is waived for Stroud Township residents, residents of reciprocating Monroe County municipalities and PA licensed fishermen when fishing. You’ll need to show proof of residency. Signs in the park prohibit picnicking; however, things like playing catch and taking a jog with your dog are welcomed.

Stroudsburg Girls’ Tennis were dominant the entire season. They finished the regular season with a 13-2 record, good for third overall in the district. The team advanced to the district tournament where they beat a 12-win Easton team in the quarterfinals and a 17-win powerhouse Liberty in the semifinals. They fell in the finals, but they took home the silver medal in the tournament. The Mountaineers were loaded all year with familiar faces and new and rising stars. Ava Marsh, ’28, won a bronze third-place medal in the EPC Tournament for second in singles. She was joined by her sister Lana Marsh, ’25, in doubles action and they took home the bronze medal in the District Doubles tournament. Vasoula Skarlis, ’28, won a bronze third-place medal in the EPC Tournament for third singles. Julia Sobrinski, ’26, and Marlo El-Bassiouni, ’26, won a bronze fourth-place medal in the EPC tournament for fourth doubles.

A former Stroudsburg man possessed more than 2000 images of child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.

Description VFW Post 509 will be hosting a pumpkin painting event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00am at the Post located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The event is free for all ages and reservations are required to insure that there are enough pumpkins. Supplies and Snacks will be provided. There is still time to register, so contact the post directly at 570.894.0381 to reserve your spot.

It's the Community Foundation of Monroe Co.'s first anniversary

Teen Safe DrivingPostOct 17, 2024Distracted driving comes in many forms such as using a cell phone, changing the radio station, etc., however anything that takes your attention away from driving is considered a distraction. In Pennsylvania there is Daniel's Law: If you are involved in a crash a...read more

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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE Stroud Township Leaf Collection 2024 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule Leaves MUST be raked to the road s edge by 7 00 AM on the scheduled pick up date Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Oct 18 Nov 7 Area 4 Oct 21 Nov 8 Area 5 Oct 22 Nov 12 Area 6 Oct 23 Nov 13 Area 7 Oct 24 Nov 14 Area 8 Oct 25 Oct 28 Nov 15 Nov 18 Area 9 Area 10 Oct 29 Nov 19 Area 11 Oct 30 Nov 20 Area 12 N Fifth Street East Side to Brodhead Creek Brodhead Creek East to Route 447 N Fifth Street West Side Fox Hollow Road Dayton Avenue South To Stevens St N Fifth Street West Side Wiley Avenue To Phillips Street Northgate Estates and Walgreen s Area White Street to Flagler Street Chipperfield Drive Area Congdon Avenue To Clearview Avenue Route 611 Area Stroud Park Estates to Old Mill Run The Oaks Cranberry Heights West Main Street Area Dogwood Gardens Bridge Street to Stroudsburg Borough Line Glenbrook Area Norton Farms Area Reish Road Area Hickory Valley Area Roc

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 The Board of Supervisors will meet on Friday, October 18th at 10AM for a special meeting at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 to discuss filing a motion for contempt and any other business that may come before them.

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEONA M. CONDIT, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (died September 7, 2024). Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LEONA M. CONDIT have been issued to LOANNE M. DMYTRUK, Executrix of the Estate. All those having claims or demands against the Estate or indebtedness owed to the Estate shall present claims or remit payment without delay to LOANNE M. DMYTRUK, c/o John J. McGee, Attorney for the Estate, PO Box 3298, Scranton, PA 18505.

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on July 22, 2024, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Beatrice Aliday May to Beatrice Stem May. The Court has fixed October 31, 2024, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse 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 be granted. Publication Dates LSOM0157643

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Annual Meeting Public Notice The public is invited to a meeting of the Board of Directors of Lehigh Valley HospitalPocono and the Board of Managers of Lehigh Valley Hospital*Dickson City to be held Wed. Nov 6, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in the Serenity & Tranquility conference rooms at the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center, 181 E. Broad St, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301. Publication Dates LSOM0175811

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEON H. BARLIEB, late of Eldred, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 12 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Court of Common Pleas Orphan's Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Sharon George 1884 Lower Smith Gap Road Kunkletown, PA 18058 or To: David A. Martino, Esq. 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates LSOM0175885

After one year, the Community Foundation of Monroe County is doing well and has grown significantly, reports Executive Director Samantha Holbert.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Stroudsburg man has been sentenced after producing images containing the sexual exploitation of a child.