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Student-written plays put skills to the test

Drama 2, an elective class offered by Stroudsburg High School (SHS), has an unusual-but-enjoyable final exam: to put on a play for the rest of the school to watch at the end of the year. There were two different plays this year for the two different Drama 2 classes, and each class performed their play four times. All of this year’s performances had glowing reviews from the student body. The first show, which was a “rapsical” (rap musical), took inspiration from Romeo and Juliet during the brainstorming process, incorporating two groups or “gangs” of people. “ “I’m really happy and proud of them at this point. My job was to motivate them daily to continue work in order to be prepared for today.” — Jennifer Batt

Olivia Celano – Moravian University

What are you doing after high school? 4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Moravian University What major or career do you plan to pursue? English and writing with a minor in philosophy

Andrew Kramer – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

What are you doing after high school? 4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Degree Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology What major or career do you plan to pursue? Computer Science

Anthony Borrero – Temple University

What are you doing after high school? 4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Temple University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Business

Savannah Hlavac – Penn State University

What are you doing after high school? 4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Penn State University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Business management and marketing

Elena Trotter – Eastern University

What are you doing after high school? More than 4 years/Bachelor’s plus credits Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Eastern University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Business Administration

Prompton State Park: Hikes, Disc Golf & Nature

Explore Prompton State Park as Jim hikes to the falls, plays disc golf with Northeast Wilderness Experience, and sits with an author who wrote the book on nature at this four-season park near Honesdale. Prompton State Park: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/prompton-state-park/2592/ Northeast Wilderness Experience: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/northeast-wilderness-experience/5795/ *All filming and drone footage was captured with the necessary permits and operated in compliance with regulations under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

ARREST: Borowski, Simon - PA 75 3802(C) - Driving Under the Influence; Highest Rate (M)

Photo of Borowski, Simon  Borowski, Simon PA 75 3802(C) - Driving Under the Influence; Highest Rate (M)PA 75 3802(A1) - Driving Under the Influence; General Impairment (M) Age 46 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 174 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Mastria, Ernest - (1 Count) Theft of a motor vehicle and 1 additional charge

Photo of Mastria, Ernest  Mastria, Ernest (1 Count) Theft of a motor vehicle(1 count) Receiving stolen Property Age 31 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 150 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Millan, Angel - (1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT and 2 additional

Photo of Millan, Angel  Millan, Angel (1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(1 Count) (75) 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) (75) 3309 (1) Disregard Traffic Lane (S) Age 47 Race Hispanic Gender Male

ARREST: Sacerdote, Jonathan - (1) COUNT OF 4106 A1II ACCESS DEVICE ISSD TO ANOTHER WHO

Photo of Sacerdote, Jonathan  Sacerdote, Jonathan (1) COUNT OF 4106 A1II ACCESS DEVICE ISSD TO ANOTHER WHO DID NOT AUTH USE Age 22 Race White Gender Male

ARREST: Wilson, Jennifer - & (1 count) Simple Assault (M2) and 2 additional charges

Photo of Wilson, Jennifer  Wilson, Jennifer & (1 count) Simple Assault (M2)& (1 count) Harassment (S)& (1 count) Disorderly Conduct (S) Age 34 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 3" Weight 185 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Blue

Monroe County Conservation

Check out more to do at Monroe County Conservation’s website.  Summer camps, educational programs, hiking, and more.

Juvenile defendant charged as adult in West End crime spree

Monroe County law enforcement officials have filed charges against 17-year-old Kaiden Brown in connection with a series of overnight crimes that occurred on April 26, 2025, in Chestnuthill Township.The charges stem from multiple burglaries, acts of vandalism, and the discharge of a firearm, including an incident in which a residential home was struck by a bullet while the occupants were inside.The Pennsylvania State Police at Fern Ridge conducted a coordinated investigation that led to the identification of suspects through surveillance footage, witness statements, and corroborated interviews.

Pocono Mountains Magazine - May 2025

Public Notice: 05/04/2025 [04b7fcd3f097c8dc3ca82f709122eadd]

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 Vehicle Auction 05-14-2025 The following vehicle will be held for auction at Ed's Towing & Auto Service, 206 Sterling Rd Mount Pocono, PA 18344. 2017 Mercedes E300 VIN WDDZF4KB3HA099324 Auction Date 05-14-25 at 9:00 am We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Title will follow paperwork from Harrisburg May 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 2025 LSOM0288491

Public Notice: 05/04/2025 [2f53062eb0a854d08eb6982eb31b66e6]

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph Anthony Guerra, a/k/a Joseph Guerra, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration 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 6 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans 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. Robin Cartagena c/o Law Offices of Leo T. White, LLC 1220 Valley Forge Road, Suite 37B Phoenixville, PA 19460 or To: Leo T. White, Esquire, Law Offices of Leo T.

Public Notice: 05/04/2025 [3c02aba3cb7dde6d086d60b7dc3491a8]

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 5666 CV 2024 MARATHON PROPERTY : INVESTMENTS, LLC, : Plaintiff : vs. : ; MARC COSTANZO : Defendant : NOTICE TO: MARC COSTANZO TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff in the above action, has filed a Complaint in the above Court to the said term and number in an Action sounding in Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment and violations of the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Plaintiff has been unable to serve Marc Costanzo with a copy of the Complaint. WHEREUPON, the said Court ordered that the Notice in the above form be served by publication as provided for by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 430. The Defendant is hereby notified to appear and to plead to said Complaint, within twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice or a default judgment may be entered against him.

Public Notice: 05/04/2025 [440a64d1a02362ef71e7d2d4fa383386]

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 Public Sale The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6226, 1413 Beaver Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to satisfy a lien on May 14, 2025 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com 1019 Shelley Tillman 1116 Dakota Swoyer 3110 Ebony Ebony 3110 Ebony Hackett 3209 Kimberlee Peters 3227 Frank A Garcia 3251 Ingrid Segarra May 4 2025 LSOM0281614