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East Stroudsburg University’s Madelon Powers Gallery will present ” Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration” by artist, Mark Loughney from Wednesday, November 6 – Friday, December 6. The exhibit will feature 771 portraits of incarcerated people on paper to raise awareness on prison reform. ­­­Hours for the gallery, located in the university’s Fine and Performing Arts Building, Normal and Marguerite streets, are Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A reception for the artist will be held Wednesday, November 6 from 4-6 p.m. in the gallery. A panel discussion called “Mass Incarceration in the United States” will take place the same day in the Cohen Recital Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Both the exhibit, reception, and panel discussion are open to the public at no cost.

At least four Pennsylvania county election offices — Lancaster, York, Monroe, and Cambria — are setting aside suspicious and possibly fraudulent ...

Nov. 5, 2024, is the General ElectionPolls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.Last day to register to vote: Oct. 21, 2024Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: Oct. 29, 2024If you have an article to add, suggestion, etc:Please send it to editor@monroecountypa.comQuick Links:Elections & Voter Registration (Official)Polling Places & Sample Ballots (Official)Call the Monroe County Voter Registration Office:(570) 517-3165BallotPediaVote 411 (League of Women Voters)

Almost 20,000 ballots returned in Monroe County

Halloween SafetyPostOct 29, 2024This is just a reminder from Stroud Area Regional Police that Trick or Treating will be taking place: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. for East Stroudsburg Borough Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5- 8 p.m. for Stroudsburg Borough and Stroud Twp. Motorists, exercise ...read more

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police charged a man after they allege he threatened troopers while being arrested for a ...

Pat McElhenny, Pennsylvania Stewardship Manager at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), stands next to a beech tree battling beech bark disease at TNC's Long ...

Tuesday is the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot in Pennsylvania. Almost 20000 Monroe County voters have already returned their ...

A golf course is vandalized in Monroe County leaving golfers unhappy with the conditions. The Glen Brook Public Golf Club in Stroud Township is asking the public for help. Over the past several weeks, dirt bikes have torn up some of their greens. Those in charge don’t want it to continue but they haven't had any luck in catching the culprits. Thanks to the beautiful weather— it’s a busy day today at Glen Brook Public Golf Club in Stroud Township. But unfortunately not all of the 18 holes are up to par.

Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub checks out the birds of prey being cared for and living at the center in Monroe County. Author: wnep.com. Published: 8 ...

Students were back in classes at East Stroudsburg University on Monday after shots rang out on campus after a Halloween event over the weekend.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The Smokey Bear sign along Route 611 in Swiftwater reads high risk for fires. Officials with DCNR say spring in northeastern ...

Police in Monroe County are investigating after they say a FedEx driver was robbed.On Friday, Oct. 15, at around 1:54 p.m., two men were involved ...

Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild faces Republican challenger state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which covers all ...

This self-guided event provides all the materials you need, including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and various coloring sheets. You can drop in ...

Aggressive DrivingPostOct 28, 2024Certain driving habits are deemed aggressive and can have devastating consequences. Engaging in these hazardous driving behaviors can lead to crashes, resulting in harm or loss of life, either to yourself or another individual. Additionally, such behaviors can also lead to cos...read more

Sisco, Shaun C - (1) COUNT OF 4106 A1II ACCESS DEVICE ISSD TO ANOTHER WHO DID NOT AUTH USE (M1) and 1 additional chargeArrestOct 28, 2024Shaun C. Sisco was taken into custody on Monday, October 28, 2024, by the Parsippany PD, in New Jersey.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for suspects who robbed a FedEx driver in East Stroudsburg. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on October 15 around 1:54 p.m., the man pictured was involved in a strong-armed robbery of a FedEx delivery driver in East Stroudsburg. Stroud Area Regional Police Police say the suspect fought the FedEx delivery person to take a package from them.

On October 25, 2024, Stroudsburg held their Homecoming game against Pleasant Valley. Over the past couple weeks, each class has been working hard at creating a float corresponding to the chosen theme. This year’s theme was 1980s popular movies. Once all lined up along the sidelines, the winners were announced as follows: Fourth place was Freshman, ’28 with Hairspray. Third was Sophomores, ’27 with Back to the Future. Second was Juniors, ’26 with Ghostbusters. Class of ’25 float participates hold up their sign in victory as their class celebrates their win. (Alexis Binikos) Celebrating with cheers and screams of triumph, the Senior class, ’25 with Footloose takes its place among the names listed on the Sodl Cup.

... Pennsylvania, has completed significant upgrades to its distribution system in southeast Monroe County. These enhancements are designed to prevent ...