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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — An NFL draft prospect from Monroe County has sadly passed away.Devastating news hit the football world as AJ Simon, a star at Pocono Mountain West High School, and later on at Bloomsburg University as well as the University of Albany, passed away Tuesday at the age of 25.“He was a tremendous young man and even better teammate and he served as a pillar to the Great Danes program over the last two years. Before Albany, Simon was an all-PSAC East First Team Defensive Lineman at Bloomsburg. Leading the team in tackles for loss and leading the entire conference in sacks with 9.5 this past season. Simon was a first-team conference member for Albany to finish the year with 12.5 sacks before declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.At this time the cause of Simon’s death is unknown, as soon as we learn that information we’ll pass it along.

MONROE COUNTY'S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 1-1 BARRETT N S ON E O E ROUTE 390 CRESCO, PA 18326 Handicap Access? ☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES BARRETT TWO E N S ON E O E O E ES O 183 Handicap Access ?☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES CHESTNUTHILL ONE -1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY - DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322 Handicap Access? ☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES CHESTNUTHILL TWO -2 ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT, PA 18330 Handicap Access? ☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES CHESTNUTHILL THREE -3 CHESTNUTHILL TWP MUNICIPAL BUILDING 271 ROUTE 715 BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322 Handicap Access? ☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place?

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIACOUNTY OF MONROENOTICE OF A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD:TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00AM TO 8:00PM (Prevailing Time)THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY

HAMILTON TWP., Pa. -- A Monroe County man and his dog are dead, following a fire at their home.But a woman was pulled out of the burning home alive. State Police troopers made the rescue overnight in Hamilton Township, near Stroudsburg.Neighbors say the woman cared for her middle-aged son, who was in a wheelchair, the result of a car accident.The victims haven't been officially ID'd but the tragic incident is bringing neighbors together.“We were here when he got Buster, we knew how much he loved Buster.”Family friends Joe and Gloria Sullivan arrived to retrieve the body of Buster, the family's now deceased dog. Instead of the bulldog being taken to a mass grave, they are taking him to an animal crematorium. This, after a fire tore through the Hamilton Township home, which also took the life of Buster's owner.Joe would often drive him around in his classic car.

Police throughout Monroe County are targeting aggressive drivers this month. Stroud Area Regional Police monitored traffic today along Lower Main Street in Stroudsburg. It's known as a raceway to police and a high volume crash area. And today, News13’s Nicole Walters got to ride-along as vehicles were cited for speeding in Stroudsburg.  "BEEP! That was at 42 miles per hour." The sound of someone speeding and an officer is cued to go after that vehicle. Stroud Area Regional Police set up the speed trap on Lower Main Street in Stroudsburg this morning. "He has a box in there that registers the speed that’s coming from the ESP device that we have out here in the roadway, it’s two lasers so it’s a very accurate read of the speed." Vehicle after vehicle is pulled over.

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Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

Aliyah Williams transferred to ESU from Northampton Community College. The English major takes advantage of all the resources ESU has to offer including the tutoring center and the writing studio. But she’s found her biggest asset at ESU is the connections she’s built with her professors.

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).

East Stroudsburg University students studying Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management (HRTM) had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy for nine days earlier this semester. Dr. Stanley Chiang, professor and chair of HRTM, Dr. Fredrick Meitner, assistant professor of HRTM, and Steven Ives, manager international programs, accompanied 14 students on a trip that offered a unique blend of cultural immersion and industry exploration.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Stroudsburg is accepting sealed bids for Road Reconstruction of South 8th Street on PennBid until 11:00 A.M. local time on May 3, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents will be available on PennBID starting at 9am April 18, 2024. The Work comprises milling of the roadway, installation of a 19mm scratch coat, tack coat and 9.5mm overlay, construction of 4 - ADA curb cut ramps at the intersection of South 8th Street and Ann Street, adjust manholes, seal all joints and all appurtenances for a complete job in accordance with these Contract Documents. The Borough of Stroudsburg will provide adjustment rings for the manholes. The Borough of Stroudsburg will also adjust the inlets and complete all line striping. Each individual utility will be responsible for adjusting any valve boxes.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation of a proposed business corporation to be organized under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Corporation Law of 1988, approved December 21, 1988, P.L. 1444, No. 177, as amended. The name of the Corporation is: Payal & Akshar, Inc. The Articles of Incorporation were filed on March 29, 2024. MURPHY & MURPHY, P.C. JAMES G. MURPHY, ESQUIRE 106 N. Franklin St., P.O. Box 97 Pen Argyl, PA 18072Read More

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 7:00 a.m. on April 23, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the purpose of conducting business relating to the Election. If you require any special accommodations with regards to this meeting please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the Commissioners’ Office, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 517-3165. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of ElectionsRead More

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Request for Proposals (RFP) Fiscal Management Services The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit services for the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area. The area is seeking experienced and qualified service providers to support the following programs: Fiscal Management Services. The RFP and RFP Application Packets can be accessed on the Pocono Counties website at www.pcwia.org/rfps or by contacting the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area by phone at 484-464-2506. Please note that all proposals must be submitted no later than May 17th, 2024. This is a great opportunity for organizations and individuals who have a passion for providing services to our local community and supporting workforce development initiatives.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE The Monroe County Board of Elections will convene at 9:00 a.m. on April 26, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA for the computation and canvassing of the return votes cast at the General Primary Election on April 23, 2024. If you require any special accommodations with regards to this meeting please provide sufficient notice of your needs to the Election Office, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or phone (570) 517-3165. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of ElectionsRead More