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Stroudsburg woman pleads guilty to making false statements to buy firearms in Monroe County

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 44-year-old Yesenia Ramos, of Stroudsburg, pled guilty on May 6 for ...

Kids Stuff in the Poconos

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Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters in Stroudsburg, PA

Pocono Television host Chris Barrett interviews Jere Dunkelberger to learn more about Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters, which has been an iconic Stroudsburg storefront for over 50 years. https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/dunkelbergers-sports-outfitter/1137/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvania Recovery Houses to Become Licensed ...

Monroe County, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued Phase 2 of the agency's ...

Edwin Burgos pleads guilty, sentenced to 4 to 10 years in prison for overdose death

Edwin Burgos Steven Nitschke On March 18, 2023, Steven Nitschke was found deceased in his Stroud Township apartment.  The Stroud Area Regional Police Department along with the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney, Criminal Investigations Division, investigated and were able to trace back the source of the drugs.

Man sentenced after drug delivery results in deadly overdose

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detectives announced a man pleaded guilty and was sentenced for his involvement in drug delivery that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man. Steven Nitschke (Monroe County Office of the District Attorney) According to the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney in March 2023 a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man, Steven Nitschke, was found dead in his home of an apparent drug overdose. An autopsy and toxicology report showed Nitschke’s cause of death was fentanyl toxicity.  

District Attorney Missing Press Release Archive

Editor's Note:Regarding this announcement here:http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/The missing press releases are available here:https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes: 

Edwin Burgos Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for his Role in the Death of Stroudsburg Man.

On March 18, 2023 the victim, Steven Nitschke was found deceased in his Stroud Township apartment. The Stroud Area Regional Police Department along with the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney, Criminal Investigations Division, investigated and were able to trace back the source of the drugs.The source was Edwin Burgos, a 39 year old co-worker of Steven’s. Burgos was arrested and charged by Detective Kim Lippincott in August of 2023 after investigators were able to obtain enough evidence showing that he delivered the deadly dose.

5-year-old flown to hospital after scooter hits SUV

BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after crashing into an SUV while on his scooter Monday evening. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on Monday around 6:22 p.m., officers were called to an incident involving a child on a scooter in Blakeslee. Police say a 5-year-old boy riding a scooter could not stop before arriving at the intersection on Matthews Drive and Kirtley Court. Driver wanted in hit-and-run investigation in Dallas Twp. According to investigators, while the victim was pulling up to the intersection he hit the rear bumper of an SUV being driven by a 47-year-old woman. The child was flown from the scene to Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar-Crest.

300+ Adult Day Care Jobs, Employment in Stroudsburg, PA May 14, 2024 - Indeed

354 Adult Day Care jobs available in Stroudsburg, PA on Indeed.com. Apply to Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Home Health Aide and more!

High school coach struck and killed by semi as he walks to school's prom, PA cops say

Sean Richmond, a coach and administrator at Stroudsburg High School in Pennsylvania, was killed by a semi while going to prom, officials say.

Surviving Brain Trauma: Bethlehem Woman Is Grateful to Have Her Life Back

Beverly Looker credits LVHN trauma specialists for her remarkable recovery after she was struck by a car.

Olivia Kautz Transformed Pretending to A Passion

Olivia KautzOlivia Kautz, a junior from Stroudsburg, Pa., is a first-generation college student who used to play “teacher” with her older sister. Now, she is pursuing her passion for Early Childhood and Elementary Education at ESU. Olivia is a shining example of how public higher education can help turn childhood dreams into reality.

ESU’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Participates in Conference and Community Events

ESU Speech & Hearing Clinic ScreeningsThe Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Stroudsburg University ended the 2023-2024 academic year by participating in conferences and community events.

Wanted Monroe County man arrested in NY

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— A man wanted on statutory sexual assault charges in Monroe County was arrested in New York over the weekend.

Public Notice: 05/13/2024 [929a7c8a5fa44e49dd3f552a7a712a44]

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 Bangor Area School District Attn: Food Service Management Companies The Bangor Area School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Education policies and guidelines. Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to: Bangor Area School District c/o FSMC Contact 123 Five Points Richmond Road Bangor, PA 18013 The Bangor Area School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district. A Walk-Through Meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Public Notice: 05/14/2024 [031765ccd8afa707e014889697445fa2]

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 Madeline S. Kitchen, Deceas-ed. Late of Smithfield Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 10/1/09. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to James C. Kitchen, Executor, 410 Coastal Bluff Way, Sum-merville, SC 29486. Atty.: Steven M. Zelinger, Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC, 1650 Market St., #3600, Phila., PA 19103Read More

Public Notice: 05/14/2024 [59361bdd2b863f2f96800cb56cdde5c6]

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE The Township of Coolbaugh is currently considering purchasing a John Deere 544 P-Tier Wheel Loader to transport yard waste and recycled material. This loader will be stored and utilized at the Township's recycling center, located at 549 Laurel Drive, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466. The Township is applying for a PA DEP Act 101, Section 902 Recycling Grant to fund the purchase of this equipment. Interested parties on the purchase of said equipment may submit comments to Meredith Thompson, Business Manager, Coolbaugh Township, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Publication Dates L00000000Read More

Public Notice: 05/14/2024 [89f74f26f1f769327c5bf7517a1ad9a5]

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lisa D. Gensinger, lateof Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Ashley Raimondi or William Raimondi or Joseph S. Toczydlowski, Jr., Esquire of the Toczydlowski Law Office, 723 North Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403 Publication Dates L00000000Read More

Public Notice: 05/14/2024 [a22793a8daac49bc2e9c0fbc4fb459e6]

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by Milford Borough until 12:00 P.M., on Monday June 17, 2024 at the Milford Borough Building, 500 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 for the following: 2024 In place paving on various roads in the Borough 873 Tons Superpave 9.5mm 180LB/SY Wearing Course All materials must meet PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders must be PennDOT prequalified and must supply proof of prequalification. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Borough. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained at the Milford Borough Building at the above address or by calling 570-296-7140 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bidders should review the proposed project with the Municipality prior to bidding.